GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Rear Drive Axle 🢒 Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 341650 Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).

    4. 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. Object Number: 341650 Size: SH
  4. Install the rear axle housing cover gasket and the rear axle housing cover (2).

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 30 N·m (20 lb ft).

  6. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
  7. Lower the vehicle.