Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement 8.6 Inch axle
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Drain the rear axle. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection.
- Rear the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
Important: DO NOT nick or cut the rear axle housing cover gasket.
- Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket (2) from the axle housing.
- If the rear axle housing cover gasket is found to be damaged, DO NOT re-use. Replace with NEW.
- Drain the remaining axle lubricant into a suitable container.
Installation Procedure
- If the gasket is to be re-used, clean the sealing surfaces of the rear axle housing and the rear axle cover with a suitable cleaner.
- Install the rear axle housing cover gasket and the cover (2) to the rear axle housing.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 30 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement 10.5 Inch Axle
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Drain the rear axle. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement.
Important: Discard the axle housing cover bolts. Use NEW only.
- Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1), cover (2), and the gasket (3).
- Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or axle housing cover.
Installation Procedure
- Position the axle housing cover (2) and the gasket (3) on the rear axle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the NEW axle housing cover bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the axle housing cover bolts (1) to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).
- Fill the rear drive axle with fluid. Refer to
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.