Avalanche 1500 2WD V8-5.3L (2008)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Fluid -
Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)) .
Important: Discard the axle housing cover bolts. Use NEW only.
3. Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1), cover (2), and the gasket (3).
4. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or axle housing cover.
Installation Procedure