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Axle Housing Weld Leaks Repair

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item Specification
Devcon Epoxy Sealer 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.
  1. Seal the weld.
    • Use epoxy sealer meeting Ford specification M-3D35A(E).
      Fig 1: Sealing Weld
      G03878440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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