Cover, Differential: Installation: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove RTV from cover and housing carefully so the mating surfaces are not damaged.
- Apply a 6.35mm (1/4 in.) bead of orange Mopar™ Axle RTV Sealant (1) to the cover (2) with the bead to the inner side of the bolt holes.NOTE:
Using other RTV'S could cause a leak.
CAUTION:If housing cover is not installed within 3 to 5 minutes, the cover must be cleaned and new RTV applied. Failure to follow these instructions will result in a leak.
- Install cover and tighten cover bolts in a criss-cross pattern to 44 N.m (32 ft. lbs.).
- Install drain plug (2) and tighten to 70 N.m (52 Ft. Lbs.).
- Remove fill plug (1).
- Fill differential with lubricant to specifications. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install fill plug (1) and tighten to 70 N.m (52 Ft. Lbs.).