FAQ for Differential Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the new rear axle housing cover bolts?
A:
You can tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you remove the rear axle housing cover from the axle housing?
A:
You should catch the oil in a drain pan and remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the rear axle fill plug?
A:
You can tighten the rear axle fill plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front drive axle lubricant?
A:
The procedure is to remove the following: the front differential carrier shield, the fill plug, and the drain plug.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the drain plug?
A:
You can tighten the drain plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should you do before replacing the rear axle housing (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)?
A:
You should raise the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should you first remove when replacing the rear axle housing (9.75 Inch Axle)?
A:
You should first remove the steering gear protection shield.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for installing the rear axle housing (9.75 Inch Axle)?
A:
The first step is to install the pinion bearing cups.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for installing the rear axle housing (All Except 9.75 Inch Axle)?
A:
The first step is to install the drive pinion.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the fill plug?
A:
You can tighten the plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
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