Victor Reinz 71-14838-00 Axle Housing Cover Gasket - Rear

OE-Style Rear Axle Housing Seal

Victor Reinz 71-14838-00 is a rear axle housing cover gasket built for 7.500-inch ring gear applications. Made from fiber with a 0.045-inch thickness, it provides a precise sealing surface for service work on Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda rear axles.

As an OE supplier, Victor Reinz focuses on gasket technology and engineering that matches original equipment expectations for fit and sealing performance. This part cross-references MAHLE P38154TC for the same application.

Key Features

• Fiber construction for rear axle housing cover sealing
• 0.045-inch thickness for consistent cover-to-housing fit
• 10 mounting holes for 10-bolt axle housing cover applications
• Designed for vehicles with a 7.500-inch ring gear
• Victor Reinz part number 71-14838-00 for catalog and service reference

Fitment Details

• Fits 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1979-1983 Ford Mustang, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1983-2011 Ford Ranger, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 2001-2011 Lincoln Town Car, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 2001-2010 Mazda B2300, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1994-1997 Mazda B2300, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 2001-2010 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1979-1981 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1994-2008 Mazda B3000, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1986-1997 Ford Aerostar, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1984-1990 Ford Bronco II, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1984 Ford Mustang, rear, 10 bolt; to 04/30/1984; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1984 Ford Thunderbird, rear, 10 bolt; independent rear suspension; to 04/30/1984; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1984 Lincoln Continental, rear, 10 bolt; to 04/30/1984; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1984 Lincoln Mark VII, rear, 10 bolt; to 04/30/1984; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1984 Mercury Capri, rear, 10 bolt; to 04/30/1984; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1984 Mercury Cougar, rear, 10 bolt; independent rear suspension; to 04/30/1984; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis, rear, 10 bolt; to 04/30/1984; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1978-1983 Ford Fairmont, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1980-1983 Ford Thunderbird, rear, 10 bolt; independent rear suspension; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1982-1983 Lincoln Continental, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1979-1983 Mercury Capri, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1980-1983 Mercury Cougar, rear, 10 bolt; independent rear suspension; with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1978-1983 Mercury Zephyr, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1979-1982 Ford LTD, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1979-1981 Mercury Marquis, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.
• Fits 1980 Mercury Monarch, rear, 10 bolt axle housing cover gasket for vehicles with 7.500in ring gear.

Common Repair Uses

• Rear axle cover seepage at the housing flange
• Gear oil leaks around the differential cover
• Service replacement after axle inspection or gear work
• Sealing issues on 10-bolt rear axle housings with a 7.500-inch ring gear
• Maintenance on Ford Mustang, Ford Ranger, and Mercury Grand Marquis rear axles

Installation Notes

Clean both sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, oil residue, and debris. Verify the axle housing cover pattern, ring gear size, and mounting hole count before assembly. For best results, follow the vehicle service procedure for cover torque sequence and refill the axle with the correct gear lubricant after the repair.

Quality Assurance

Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier known for gasket engineering used by manufacturers worldwide. Part number 71-14838-00 is built to OE-quality sealing standards for the listed rear axle applications.