RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L (2011)
Service Procedure
1. Lift the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
2. Clean the axle cover and surrounding area to prevent dirt and debris from entering the differential when the cover is removed.
3. Remove and save 11 of the 12 rear axle cover retaining bolts. Only loosen the 12th retaining bolt at the 12 o'clock position. This will prevent the axle
cover from falling while draining the fluid (Figure 1).
4. With a drain pan in place under the axle cover, slowly pry the bottom of the axle cover from the axle housing (Figure 1).
5. Allow the axle fluid to drain into a drain pan and dispose of the axle fluid in an environmentally friendly manner.
6. Remove and save the 12th axle cover retaining bolt (Figure 1)
7. Remove and discard the original axle cover.