Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)

Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5/11.5 Inch Axle)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle) (Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) (Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)).

Note: Discard the axle housing cover bolts. Use NEW only.

3. Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1), cover (2), and the gasket (3).
4. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or axle housing cover.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the axle housing cover (2) and the gasket (3) on the rear axle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the NEW axle housing cover bolts (1) and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
3. Fill the rear drive axle with the proper fluid. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle) (Differential Oil Replacement (11.5 Inch Axle))Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle) (Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)).
4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.