Victor Reinz 71-14041-00 Drive Axle Shaft Flange Gasket - Rear

OE-Style Rear Axle Flange Sealing

The Victor Reinz 71-14041-00 drive axle shaft flange gasket is a precision sealing solution for rear axle service on select Ford and Mercury applications. Built around OE-quality gasket technology, it supports clean, reliable sealing at the axle flange where leaks can develop over time.

Compatible with 1961 Ford Thunderbird rear, 1964-1968 Ford Mustang rear, 1966-1968 Ford Bronco rear, and 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar rear, this gasket is sized for 2-7/8 in. I.D. applications with 4 bolt holes.

• Length: 4.775 in.
• Width: 3.965 in.
• Thickness: 0.010 in.
• Irregular shape for axle flange sealing
• 4 bolt hole design
• OE supplier engineering from Victor Reinz

Fitment Details

• Fits 1966-1968 Ford Bronco, rear, 2-7/8in I.D.; with 4 bolt holes.
• Fits 1964-1968 Ford Mustang, rear, 2-7/8in I.D.; with 4 bolt holes.
• Fits 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar, rear, 2-7/8in I.D.; with 4 bolt holes.
• Fits 1961 Ford Thunderbird, rear, 2-7/8in I.D.; with 4 bolt holes.

What This Gasket Helps Address

• Rear axle flange oil seepage
• Damaged or flattened sealing surfaces
• Leak concerns after axle service
• Noise or contamination caused by poor flange sealing
• Maintenance on vintage Ford and Mercury rear axle assemblies

Installation Notes

Verify flange dimensions, bolt hole count, and 2-7/8 in. I.D. before installation. Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly and inspect the axle flange for pitting, warpage, or debris that could affect sealing. For Ford Mustang rear axle gasket replacement, Ford Bronco rear axle flange service, or Mercury Cougar rear axle sealing, confirm the application against the vehicle’s axle configuration before assembly.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz supplies sealing products to original equipment manufacturers, and this gasket reflects that OE-focused engineering approach. Part number 71-14041-00 is also cross-referenced by FEL-PRO 55001 for the same application.