Differential Cover: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply a 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) bead of Mopar® Gear Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive MS-GF44D or equivalent to the cover.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 (1) bolts in a crisscross pattern to 41 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
- Fill differential and install fill plug.