Removal Procedure
- Remove the cover bolts. Place a container under the carrier in order to catch the lubricant.
- Remove the cover from the axle housing. Pry the cover loose.
- Drain the lubricant from the axle housing.
- Remove the fill plug.
- Clean the gasket surfaces on the axle housing and the carrier cover.
Installation Procedure
- Install the new gasket.
- Install the cover.
- Install the cover bolts.
- Replenish the axle housing with new lubricant to a level within 9.5 mm (3/8 in) of the fill plug hole.
- Reinstall the fill plug.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft) in
a crosswise pattern.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the fill plug to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
