How to Replace Rear Differential Cover & Gasket 1997-2003 Ford F-150

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This video shows you how to install a rear differential cover and gasket on your 1997-2003 Ford F-150. Some reasons you may need to replace a differential cover may be excessive corrosion, cracks, leaks, or a seized or stripped fill plug.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
1997 Ford F-150
1998 Ford F-150
1999 Ford F-150
2000 Ford F-150
2001 Ford F-150
2002 Ford F-150
2003 Ford F-150
Tools you will need:
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/ow5/1AXAA00015
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oy7/1AXAA00016
• Gear Oil
• Drain Pan 1aau.to/ocT/1AXAA00320
• Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper 1aau.to/oaG/1AXAA00280
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[@Slypppry77]

Great vid!
Pro tip: put an external tooth lock washer between the tag and the cover and it won't clock out of position when tightening.

[@13ghosts50]

Any other videos I’ve watched used silicone gasket instead of the regular shaped gasket. The silicone would be the better choice IMO.
Also, make sure you can get the fill plug out first before draining the fluid.

[@landonsmith2303]

Do I need a silicone gasket or should I just use a regular gasket

[@StormLaker]

How do you tell what differential you have if the tag is missing/corroded badly? Mine looks like this, but there's also a 10 inch and 8 inch option on my year model F150 (2003).

[@Decadangell]

Nice video, thanks!!!
But, I always see people oiling the surface of the diff & diff cover, even the gasket.
Is their a reason you don't do this and mount it dry on the well cleaned surface?

[@jackassqwe2]

Can I scrape and use gunk afterwards??

[@damionwallace5611]

What size is the cover