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Differential Housing Cover: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
  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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