Fel-Pro 55080 Drive Axle Shaft Flange Gasket - Rear

Fel-Pro Drive Axle Shaft Flange Gasket for Ford Rear Axles

Fel-Pro 55080 is a composite drive axle shaft flange gasket for rear axle sealing on select Ford and Mercury applications. It is built around application-specific sealing materials to support a precise flange seal where the axle shaft meets the differential housing.

Key Features

• Composite gasket material for rear axle flange sealing
• Inside diameter: 3.094 in. (3-3/32 in.)
• 4-bolt hole pattern
• Fits rear axle shaft flange applications on select Ford F-150, Bronco, F-100, LTD, Pinto, and Mercury Bobcat, Grand Marquis, Marquis, and Monarch models
• Fel-Pro part number 55080

Detailed Description

Fel-Pro 55080 is a drive axle shaft flange gasket used at the rear axle connection to help maintain a clean, sealed interface between the axle shaft flange and the housing. The composite construction is selected for sealing performance in driveline service, and the 3.094-inch inside diameter with four bolt holes matches the listed Ford and Mercury rear axle applications. This part cross-references D8AZ1001A and DS14312 for the same application.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes 1980-1999 Ford F-150, 1983-1996 Ford Bronco, 1980-1983 Ford F-100, 1978-1980 Ford LTD, 1980 Ford Pinto, 1980 Mercury Bobcat, 1978-1980 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1978-1979 Mercury Marquis, and 1980 Mercury Monarch. For buyers searching Fel-Pro 55080 for Ford F-150 rear axle sealing or a rear drive axle shaft flange gasket for a Ford Bronco, this part matches the listed configuration details.

What It Is Used For

• Sealing the rear axle shaft flange to the axle housing
• Replacing a damaged or flattened flange gasket during axle service
• Addressing gear oil seepage at the axle flange area
• Restoring a proper seal after differential or axle shaft removal
• Supporting service on rear axle assemblies with a 4-bolt flange pattern

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the inside diameter, bolt-hole count, and rear axle configuration before installation. Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly and remove old gasket material, oil residue, and corrosion so the flange seats evenly. Verify the application details against the vehicle year, make, model, and rear axle notes listed for Fel-Pro 55080 before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Fel-Pro gaskets are built with application-specific materials and sealing technology used by professionals for driveline and engine sealing service. Fel-Pro 55080 is engineered to meet the listed rear axle fitment requirements for Ford and Mercury applications.