Rear Cover Installation

Differential Cover Sealing Procedure:

1. Clean the gasket mating surface of the rear axle carrier casting and cover.

Apply a new continuous head of Silicone Rubber, D6AZ-19562-AA or -BA (ESB-M4G92-A and ESE-M4G195-A) or equivalent to the carrier casting face inside the cover bolt holes

CAUTION: Make sure machined surfaces on both cover and carrier are clean and free of oil before installing the new silicone sealant. Inside of axle must be covered when cleaning the machined surface to prevent contamination.

Differential Cover Installation:

2. Install cover and tighten cover bolts to 34-47 N m (25-35 ft lbs) as shown. Tighten the cover bolts in a cross-wise pattern to insure uniform draw on cover.

NOTE: Cover assembly must be installed within 15 minutes of application of the silicone or new sealant must be applied.

Differential Fluid Filler Hole:

3. Add lubricant through the filler hole until the lubricant level reaches the bottom of the filler hole with the axle in the running position. For axles with conventional differentials, use Hypoid Gear Lubricant (SAE 90) EOAZ-19580-A (ESP-M2C154-A) lubricant or equivalent. Install the filler plug and tighten to 20-40 Nm (15-30 ft-lb).

Lower vehicle and road test.