Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle)

Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle)

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5 Inch LD Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5 Inch LD Axle)) .
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).

Important: Do not nick or cut the rear axle housing cover gasket.


4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) from the axle housing.
5. Drain the axle lubricant into a suitable container.



Installation Procedure

1. Inspect the rear axle cover gasket for nicks, cuts or damage that may cause the gasket to not seal properly. If any of these conditions exist, replace the gasket.
2. If the gasket is to be reused, clean the rear axle housing cover gasket a suitable cleaner.
3. Clean the rear axle housing cover gasket surface and the rear axle housing gasket surface with a suitable cleaner.




4. Install the rear axle housing cover gasket and the rear axle housing cover (2).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .


5. Install the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).

* For the 8.0 inch axle, tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 30 N.m (20 lb ft).
* For the 8.6 inch axle, tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).


6. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5 Inch LD Axle) (Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (9.5 Inch LD Axle)) .
7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .