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Differential Housing Cover: Removal

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  1. Position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the differential housing cover.
    1. Remove the 10 differential housing cover bolts and drain the lubricant from the rear axle housing.
    2. Remove the differential housing cover.
      Fig 1: Removing Differential Housing Cover
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