Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean all dirt from the rear axle housing cover area.





3. Remove the cover bolts. Place a container under the axle housing in order to retrieve the lubricant.
4. Remove the cover from the rear axle housing. Pry the cover loose if necessary.
5. Drain the lubricant from the axle housing.





6. Remove the fill plug.
7. Clean the gasket surfaces on the axle housing and the carrier cover.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the new gasket.
2. Install the cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the cover bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) in a crosswise pattern.
4. Replenish the axle housing with new lubricant. Refer to Lubrication Specifications.





5. Reinstall the fill plug.
^ Tighten the fill plug to 32.5 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Test drive vehicle and check for leaks.