Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch)

Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. For the 9.5 inch axle, drain the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement)Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement)Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement).




3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).

Note: DO NOT nick or cut the rear axle housing cover gasket.

4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) and the gasket (3) from the axle housing.
5. If the rear axle housing cover gasket is found to be damaged, DO NOT re-use. Replace with NEW.
6. Drain the remaining axle lubricant into a suitable container.

Installation Procedure




1. If the gasket is to be re-used, clean the sealing surfaces of the rear axle housing and the rear axle cover with a suitable cleaner.
2. Install the rear axle housing cover gasket (3) and the cover (2) to the rear axle housing.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the rear axle housing cover bolts (1) and tighten to 30 Nm (20 lb ft).
4. Install the drain plug for the 9.5 inch axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement)Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement)Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (Removal and Replacement).
5. Fill the rear axle with the proper axle lubricant. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle) (Procedures)Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (10.5 Inch Axle) (Procedures).
6. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.