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Differential Cover|Service and Repair|Page 15465 > < Differential Side Bearings Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle)|Page 15461
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Differential Cover: Service and Repair

Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice:  Refer to Differential Housing Cover and Gasket Removal Notice  (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Differential Housing
Cover and Gasket Removal Notice) .

Important:  The gasket and rear cover are reusable. Replace them only if they are damaged.

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle  (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the bolt for the rear brake pipe retainer.

3. Remove the bolt for the mounting bracket.

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