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Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Left Side|Page 12052 > < Ring Gear and Differential Housing Disassemble|Page 12047
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Seals and Gaskets: Service and Repair
Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Left Side

Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the LH rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the LH wheel drive shaft.
4. Remove the LH muffler assembly.
5. Drain the fluid from the differential. Refer to Lubricant Change.
6. Remove the damper/tuned absorber bolts.
7. Remove the damper/tuned absorber.

8. Loosen the nut retaining the transmission to the transmission LH mounting stud.
9. Install a second nut onto the stud.

10. Remove the stud from the differential cover (left).
11. Clean any dirt or debris from around the differential cover (left).

12. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the differential cover (left).
13. Remove the differential cover (left) from the differential.
14. Remove and discard the O-ring seal (4) from the differential side cover.

Installation Procedure

Differential Carrier Cover and Seal Replacement - Left Side|Page 12052 > < Ring Gear and Differential Housing Disassemble|Page 12047