Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the fluid from the rear axle differential. Refer to Lubricant Change.
3. Release the transmission wiring harness retaining clip from the stud on the differential rear cover.
4. Clean away any dirt or debris from around the edge of the differential rear cover.
5. Remove the bolts and the stud retaining the differential rear cover.
(Take note of the location of the stud.)
6. Remove the differential rear cover from the differential.
7. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the differential housing.

Installation Procedure





1. Clean the O-ring sealing surface on the differential rear cover and the differential housing.
2. Install a new 0-ring seal to the differential housing.
3. Install the differential rear cover to the differential.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the differential rear cover retaining bolts and retaining stud.
Tighten the differential rear cover retaining bolts and stud to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
5. Secure the transmission wiring harness retaining clip to the stud on the differential rear cover.
6. Fill the rear axle differential with the proper fluid and to the proper level. Refer to Lubricant Change.
7. Lower the vehicle.