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Side Case Replacement

Side Case Replacement

1. Remove the rear differential.
2. Remove the rear differential right side case (A), the rear differential left side case (B), the 8 x 14 mm dowel pins (C), and the O-rings (D) from the rear differential center case (E).





3. Replace the new rear differential left side case and the new rear differential right side case.
4. Remove the dirt and oil from the sealing surfaces. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001) to the sealing surface. Make sure you seal the entire circumference of the bolt holes to prevent oil leakage.

NOTE:
- You must assemble the housings with you do in 5 minutes after applying the liquid gasket. If not, the sealing surface must be cleaned, and the liquid gasket reapplied.
- Allow it to cure at least 30 minutes after assembly before filling the differential with fluid.





Apply liquid gasket along the broken line and around all bolt holes.





Apply liquid gasket along the broken line and around all bolt holes.

5. Install the six 8 x 14 mm dowel pins (A), the new O-rings (B), the rear differential left side case (C), the rear differential right side case (D) on the rear differential center case (E).





6. Install the rear differential.
7. Test-drive the vehicle.
8. Check the differential fluid.