Yukon XL 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
Differential Cover: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair.
2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement .
Note: Discard the axle housing cover bolts. Use NEW only.
3. Remove the rear axle cover bolts (1), cover (2), and the gasket (3).
4. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or axle housing cover.
Installation Procedure