Corvette V8-6.2L SC (2009)
1. Clean the O-ring sealing surface on the differential cover and the differential housing.
2. Install a new O-ring seal (4) to the differential cover.
3. Install the rear drive axle seal (1).
4. Install the differential cover (3) assembly to the differential.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
5. Tighten the nut retaining the transmission to the transmission LH mounting stud.
Tighten the differential to transmission nut to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
6. Fill the differential with the proper fluids and to the proper level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (See: Fluid - Differential/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement).
7. Install the LH muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Left Side (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust
System/Muffler/Service and Repair).
8. Install the LH wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (See: Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service
and Repair).
9. Install the LH rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair).
10. Lower the vehicle.