Front Axle - 186FIA: Cover-Differential: Installation
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| 1 - SEALANT |
| 2 - DIFFERENTIAL COVER |
- Clean cover and mating surface.
- Apply a bead of Mopar Axle RTV sealant (1) or equivalent to the differential cover (2). See Fig 1.
1 - COVER 2 - VENT TUBE CAUTION: If 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 differential housing cover (1) and tighten bolts in a crisscross pattern to 19-26 N.m (14-19 ft. lbs.). See Fig 2.
- Install drain trough and tighten nut to 23 N.m (200 in. lbs.).
- Install vent hose (2) on differential cover with new clamp.
- Install axle bracket to axle and tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
- Install drain trough bolt to axle bracket and tighten to 12 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
- Tighten left front axle bracket cradle nut to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
- Install skid plate.