Differential Cover: Service and Repair

Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the rear differential. Refer to Differential Replacement (Differential Replacement).




2. Remove the 9 carrier cover bolts (6).
3. Using the pry tabs (4, 5, 7), remove the carrier cover (3) from the differential carrier (1).
4. Remove the O-ring seal (2) from the cover (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the housing cover O-ring (2) into the groove on the housing cover (3).
2. Apply a light coat of oil to the housing cover O-ring (2) and install the housing cover (3) onto the housing (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the 9 side cover bolts (4) and tighten in a criss-cross pattern to 29 Nm (21 lb ft).
4. Install the rear differential. Refer to Differential Replacement (Differential Replacement).