Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
REAR AXLE HOUSING COVER AND GASKET REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle.
3. Remove the nut and brake pipe/harness bracket from the stud.
4. Note the location of the jounce hose bracket bolt (1) and the brake pipe/harness bracket stud (2) before removal.
5. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (4). Discard the rear axle housing cover bolts.
6. Remove the rear axle housing cover and gasket (3) from the axle housing.
6.1. Catch the oil in a drain pan.
6.2. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the gasket (3) and the rear axle housing cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse the rear axle housing cover bolts.
2. Install the jounce hose bracket with a new bolt (1) and the new brake pipe/harness bracket stud (2) in their proper locations. Do not tighten.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the remaining new rear axle housing cover bolts.
Tighten
Tighten all the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 40 N-m (30 lb ft).
4. Install the brake pipe/harness bracket and nut to the stud.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 40 N-m (30 lb ft).
5. Fill the rear axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Rear Drive Axle.
6. Lower the vehicle.