Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly and brake drum. Remove housing cover, and drain lubricant.
Clean gasket mating surfaces and apply 1/8 - 3/16" wide bead of silicone sealant on axle housing cover. Install housing cover.
Tighten cover bolts to specification in a crisscross pattern. Fill differential until fluid level is about 1/4" below bottom of filler plug hole.
FLUID TYPE
Use Hypoid Gear Lubricant (EQAZ-19580-AA ) for differentials.
CAUTION:On models with limited slip differential, add an additional 4 ozs. Of Friction Modifier (C8AZ-19B546-A ). Friction modifier must be added to prevent damage to differential.
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