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 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) in a crosswise pattern.
4. Add axle lubricant to the axle housing. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Lubrication Specifications and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.





5. Install the fill plug.
^ Tighten the fill plug to 32.5 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.