PML Ford Sterling 9¾" Ring Gear, 12 Bolt, Patterned Fins Differential Cover

Volume: 0.5 qt. over stock

Dimensions: Click here for dimensions.

The PML cover for Ford trucks and SUVs has a patterned fin design and a low clearance. It adds capacity to help lower the differential fluid temperature. Thick walls and gasket flanges add strength to the differential housing and provide a uniform clamping force on the gasket surface for a secure seal.

See PML part number 7092 for a straight fin design.

Applications

This rear end differential cover fits many Ford trucks and SUVs. Some common applications for the Ford 9¾ differential are:

• F150, 4.6 or 5.4 engine, 2003 and newer
• F150, 1997-2003, 5.4 engine (other engine sizes from 1997-2003, please see PML Ford 8.8 diff cover)
• Navigator, 1995-2006 can use this cover or the Ford 8.8 diff cover so check before ordering
• Lightning, 1999-2004 (clearance is very tight so use dimensions provided with link below to before ordering)
• Expedition, 1997-2002, 5.4 engine (check carefully for clearance)

Always check the vehicle to verify the differential and make sure there is clearance for a larger cover.

Drain, Fill, Level Check, Temperature Sending Unit

These PML differential covers have a drain hole on the bottom and include a magnetic drain plug.

There is a fill hole on top.

On the vehicles this cover was designed for there is a plug on the driveshaft side of the differential for level check (this can also be used for filling).

A boss on the differential cover can be machined for a temperature sending unit. PML has machine shop and charges $40 per hole.

Video

Motorz TV made a video of an Ford F-150 gear swap and included the installation of this PML differential cover. To watch the video, click here.

For a larger picture, please click one of the above images. A separate window will open showing a bigger picture. (The larger pictures take a minute to display.)

PML Differential Cover Features:

• Increased oil capacity for cooler temperatures
• Sand-cast aluminum with raised fins
• 3/16-inch thick wall construction to add strength to differential housing
• 3/8-inch thick gasket flange will not bend when bolts are tightened
• Machined gasket surface for a secure seal using RTV or factory reusable gasket
• Oil changes without removing the cover
• All hardware provided, including magnetic drain plug

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