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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007EDGE FWD V6-3.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYDIFFERENTIAL COVERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2007 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.5L
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
2007 Ford Edge FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Differential Housing Cover
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the rear axle assembly.
3. Remove the 10 bolts and the rear differential cover.
^ Drain the differential fluid from the housing.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before installing the new silicone sealant. The inside of the rear axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
NOTE: Make sure the differential vent located on the rear cover is free of obstruction.
Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the differential housing and the differential housing cover.
2. NOTE: The differential housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has correctly cured.
Apply a new continuous bead of clear silicone rubber as shown in the illustration.
3. Install the differential housing cover and the 10 bolts.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs).
4. Fill the rear axle with 1.15L (2.43 pt) of rear axle lubricant, 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.
^ Tighten to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs).
5. Install the axle assembly.
Material:
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the rear axle assembly.
3. Remove the 10 bolts and the rear differential cover.
^ Drain the differential fluid from the housing.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure the machined surfaces on the rear axle housing and the differential housing cover are clean and free of oil before installing the new silicone sealant. The inside of the rear axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.
NOTE: Make sure the differential vent located on the rear cover is free of obstruction.
Clean the gasket mating surfaces of the differential housing and the differential housing cover.
2. NOTE: The differential housing cover must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone, or new sealant must be applied. If possible, allow one hour before filling with lubricant to make sure the silicone sealant has correctly cured.
Apply a new continuous bead of clear silicone rubber as shown in the illustration.
3. Install the differential housing cover and the 10 bolts.
^ Tighten to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs).
4. Fill the rear axle with 1.15L (2.43 pt) of rear axle lubricant, 3-5 mm (0.118-0.196 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole and install the filler plug.
^ Tighten to 29 Nm (21 ft. lbs).
5. Install the axle assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.