Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)

Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .

Important: Discard the axle housing cover bolts. Use NEW only.


3. Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1), cover (2), and the gasket (3).
4. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or axle housing cover.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the axle housing cover (2) and the gasket (3) on the rear axle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the NEW axle housing cover bolts (1).

Tighten the axle housing cover bolts (1) to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

3. Fill the rear drive axle with fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.