Savana 3500 V8-4.8L (2009)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle)
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug.
3. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts.
Discard the rear axle housing cover bolts.
5. Carefully remove the rear axle housing cover from the axle housing and drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
6. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
7. Inspect the bottom of the rear axle housing for excessive metal particle accumulation. This accumulation may be a indication of extreme wear.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear axle housing cover and a new gasket onto the axle housing.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
Note: Do not reuse the rear axle housing cover bolts
2. Install the new rear axle housing cover bolts and tighten in a crosswise pattern to 40 Nm (30 lb ft).
3. Fill the rear axle using the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals) and Fluid and Lubricant
Recommendations (See: Maintenance/Service Intervals).
4. Install the rear axle fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).
5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
