Corvette V8-6.2L (2008)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Right Side (RPO KNR)
Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Right Side (RPO KNR)
Tools Required
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DT-47596 Bearing Cup Remover
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J 42170 Bearing and Race Installer
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J 45124 Removal Bridge
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J 46405 Output Shaft Seal Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the right rear wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft
Assembly/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the right rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Muffler/Service and Repair) .
3. Drain the differential fluid. Refer to Lubricant Change (See: Fluid - Differential/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement) .
4. Support the differential assembly.
5. Remove the right differential mount.
6. Remove the retaining bolts.
7. Remove the differential cover.
8. Remove and discard the axle seal (1, 4).
9. Install the DT-47596 (2) into the right cover. Tighten securely into the bearing cup.
10. Place the J 45124 (1) over the DT-47596 (2). Adjust the legs for the best fit. Install the supplied bolt, nut thrust and washer. Hold the bolt and
tighten the nut to remove the bearing cup and shim.