Differential Cover: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the rear axle fill plug.





3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) from the axle housing.
4.1. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
4.2. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the rear axle housing cover (2) and a new gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
Tighten the rear housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
3. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid.





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