Axle Housing Weld Leaks Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford RV Cutaway, 2002 Ford Econoline, 2002 Ford E550 Super Duty, 2002 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2002 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Seal the weld.
- Use epoxy sealer meeting Ford specification M-3D35A(E).
CAUTION:
To keep the axle's sound characteristics, do not disassemble the carrier.
CAUTION:
Axle housing straightness is too critical for field repair. Install a new axle housing if a weld is broken.
NOTE:
Most minor weld leaks are repairable. This includes the puddle and fill welds that join the axle shaft tube to the axle housing on integral axles.