RAM 3500 Van V8-360 5.9L VIN 5 Magnum (1998)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Rear Axle - 8 1/4 and 9 1/4
FINAL ASSEMBLY
Typical Housing Cover With Sealant
1. Scrape the residual sealant from the housing and cover mating surfaces. Clean the mating surfaces with mineral spirits. Apply a bead of
MOPAR(r) Silicone Rubber Sealant, or equivalent, on the housing cover.
Install the housing cover within 5 minutes after applying the sealant.
2. Install the cover on the differential with the attaching bolts. Install the identification tag. Tighten the cover bolts to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: Overfilling the differential can result in lubricant foaming and overheating.
3. Refill the differential housing with gear lubricant. Refer to the Lubricant Specifications section for the gear lubricant requirements.
4. Install the fill hole plug.
