Differential Cover: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Clean the rear axle cover area.





3. Remove the rear axle cover bolts. Place a container under the axle housing in order to retrieve the lubricant.
4. Remove the rear axle cover from the axle housing. Pry the rear axle cover loose.
5. Drain the lubricant from the axle housing.





6. Remove the fill plug.
7. Clean the gasket surfaces on the axle housing and the rear axle cover.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the new gasket.
2. Install the rear axle cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the rear axle cover bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) in a crosswise pattern.
4. Add axle lubricant to the axle housing. Use the proper fluid.





5. Install the fill plug.
Tighten the fill plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.