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Differential Cover, Seal or Replace
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 Remove
Remove exhaust system starting at catalytic converter 
Support rear differential with hydraulic jack and KM-485 (1).
Remove both wheel speed sensors at wiring harness plugs (2). Detach
heat shields from vehicle underbody. Unbolt centre bearing from
vehicle underbody (2 bolts). Unbolt front and rear damping bushings
for rear differential from rear axle body and lower rear
differential.
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Unscrew retaining screws for differential cover from
differential, remove cover – place drip tray under
differential.
 Clean
Clean sealing surfaces of transmission housing and transmission
cover.
Install
When replacing differential cover: Transfer wheel sensors
– tightening torque 8 Nm / 6 lbf. ft.
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Evenly coat sealing surfaces with sealing compound. Screw cover
onto housing, when doing this always use new Tensilock screws
– tighten retaining screws crosswise – tightening
torque 60 Nm / 44.5 lbf. ft.
Attach front of differential housing (1 retaining screw) to rear
section of housing – tightening torque 100 Nm / 74 lbf. ft. +
75° + 15°.
Attach rear of differential housing (2 retaining screws) to rear
section of housing – tightening torque 90 Nm / 66.5 lbf. ft.
+ 30° + 15°.
Attach centre bearing bracket to vehicle underbody –
tightening torque 20 Nm / 15 lbf. ft.
Attach heat shields to vehicle underbody. Connect wiring harness
plug for both wheel sensors and clip onto vehicle underbody.
Install exhaust system from catalytic converter onwards
Top up oil level – see operation for "Check and Correct
Oil Level ".
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