Rear Diff Cover Removal

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Jun 16, 2008 | 12:07 PM

pdqford

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Rear Diff Cover Removal

I see a leak in the rear diff cover mating surface on my (new to me) 2002 Navi (w/9.75" rear end).

Is there gonna be enough room to remove the rear diff cover without having to drop the panhard bar and/or the rear sway bar?

Thanks guys . . .

Jun 16, 2008 | 08:16 PM

pdqford

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Cancell that last question - the cover j-u-s-t fits between the panhard bar and the swaybar with the frame jacked up and the axle drooping.

Nudder question - should the cover bolts be installed dry or do they need a sealer? And when I took the bolts out there appeared to be the remenants of somekind of an RTV like little washer under the head of each bolt. Are these special washers or did some one carefully put a bead of RTV under the head of each bolt? And is it necessary?

Jun 16, 2008 | 09:13 PM

Gage2502

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When I did my Diffs I didnt use any kind of sealer on the bolts, I cleaned them and installed them dry. Also now would be a great time to paint the cover.
~Gage~

Jun 16, 2008 | 09:21 PM

pdqford

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Thanks for the info Gage2502.

I got more time in cleaning, wire brushing, grinding, sanding, priming and painting that diff cover than I have in any other part of this project!

Jun 16, 2008 | 09:37 PM

sbclemens

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Check the flatness of the cover before reinstalling it. I put a thin bead of rtv on my cover just to be safe. I also painted the cover but should have had it powder coated.