Differential Cover: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: Refer to Differential Housing Cover and Gasket Removal Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: The gasket and rear cover are reusable. Replace them only if they are damaged.





1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove the bolt for the rear brake pipe retainer.





3. Remove the bolt for the mounting bracket.





4. Remove the mounting brackets from the rear axle cover.
5. Position a suitable drain pan under the axle.
6. Remove the rear cover mounting bolts.
7. Remove the rear cover and gasket from the differential housing.
8. Drain the rear axle.

Installation Procedure





1. Clean the contact area for the rear cover and gasket and the differential housing.
2. Install the retainer and mounting bracket for the rear brake pipe.





3. Install the mounting bolt for the mounting bracket.
4. Finger tighten the bolt for the mounting bracket.
5. Install the axle housing cover and gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the mounting bolts to 30 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).





7. Install the retaining bolt for the brake pipe retainer.
^ Tighten the mounting bolts to 20 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
8. Fill the rear axle with fluid.
9. Lower the vehicle.