Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket ReplacementRemoval Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean all of the dirt from the area of the rear axle housing cover before removing the cover.
3. Remove the following components:
^ The rear axle housing cover bolts
^ The parking brake cable guides
4. Place a drain pan under the differential cover.
5. Carefully pry the rear axle housing cover loose, and remove the rear axle housing cover.
6. Allow lubricant to drain.
7. Remove the rear axle housing cover gasket.
8. Clean the gasket sealing surfaces of the cover and the differential housing with denatured alcohol, or equivalent.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a new rear axle housing cover gasket.
2. Install the rear axle housing cover.
3. Install the park brake cable guides.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the rear axle housing cover bolts.
^ Tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a cross pattern to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
5. Refill rear axle with lubricant.
6. Lower the vehicle.