Front Axle - 186FIA

COVER-DIFFERENTIAL

REMOVAL





1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove skid plate.
3. Remove drain plug (2) from housing (3) and drain fluid.





4. Remove oil trough (1) bolt from axle bracket.
5. Remove oil trough nut (2) from differential cover.





6. Loosen left front axle bracket bolt (2) at cradle.
7. Remove left front axle bracket (1) bolts from the axle and let bracket hang forward of the axle.
8. Remove vent hose from cover and remove oil trough.
9. Remove differential cover bolts and remove cover.

INSTALLATION





1. Clean cover and mating surface.
2. Apply a bead of Mopar Axle RTV sealant (1) or equivalent to the differential cover (2).





CAUTION: If cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the cover must be cleaned and new RTV applied. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a leak.

3. Install differential housing cover (1) and tighten bolts in a crisscross pattern to 19 - 26 Nm (14 - 19 ft. lbs.).
4. Install drain trough and tighten nut to 23 Nm (200 inch lbs.).
5. Install vent hose (2) on differential cover with new clamp.
6. Install axle bracket to axle and tighten to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
7. Install drain trough bolt to axle bracket and tighten to 12 Nm (110 inch lbs.).
8. Tighten left front axle bracket cradle nut to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
9. Install skid plate.