LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Astro Van Passenger, AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 805 (Rear Drive Axle) >> Repair Instructions >> Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement >> Installation Procedure

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Safari and 2003 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the new gasket.
  2. Install the rear axle cover.
    Fig 1: Gasket, Rear Axle Cover & Rear Axle Bolts
    G01643098Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the rear axle cover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft) in a crosswise pattern.

  4. Add axle lubricant to the axle housing. Use the proper fluid. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS in General Information.
  5. Install the fill plug.
    Fig 2: Fill Plug
    G01643099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fill plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

  6. Lower the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals