How to replace the rear differential cover and gasket on 9.75 Inch and 10.5 Inch axles on Chevrolet Express 3500?

To replace for the rear axle housing cover and gasket on 9.75 inch and 10.5 inch axles, first, lift the vehicle, clean the surrounding of the rear axle fill plug before removing it. Next, unscrew the rear axle housing cover bolts and dispose of them, and carefully unscrew the rear axle housing cover from the axle housing, draining the lubricant into an appropriate container. Turn the rear axle housing upside down if necessary, and drain the cavity at the bottom into the oil drain riser or pan for inspection purposes. Remove any sealant on the rear axle housing cover, and thereafter, inspect the bottom of rear axle housing for undesirable metal particles, this may be seen as severe wear. For installation, make a bead of gm p/n 12346240 (Canadian P/N 10953493) or equivalent approx. 3.18 - 6.35mm (1/8 1/4 in ) high and wide and apply it in the middle of the cover flange for the rear axle housing and around all bolt hole openings. Drill and mount the new rear axle housing cover securely with new rear axle housing cover bolts by using new rear axle housing cover bolts and tighten them to 61 nm (45ft. Lbs.). Let the sealant cure for 1 hour and then put the right amount of lubricant into the axle, reinstall the rear axle fill plug and tighten it to 33 nr.m (24 ft. Lbs) before you lower the vehicle.

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Chevrolet Express 3500 Axle Cover, Rear Part Number: 19333218
$62.01 MSRP: $105.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Kit, Rear Axle Housing; Housing Cover; Cover
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 12471640, 12471309, 15290822
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2010 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Differential Cover, Rear Part Number: 25824253
$89.83 MSRP: $142.61
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover-Rear Axle Housing; Axle Cover; Housing Cover; Cover; Cover, Rear Axle Housing
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2014 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Axle Cover, Rear Part Number: 22891940
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover-Rear Axle Housing; Housing Cover; Cover; Cover, Rear Axle Housing
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26067040, 3977386
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2020, 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Axle Cover, Rear Part Number: 19210710
$74.75 MSRP: $118.68
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover, Rear Axle Housing
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2021-2023 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 4.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L GAS
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Axle Cover Part Number: 88982514
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Assembly, Rear Axle Housing; Housing Cover; Cover, Rear Axle Housing
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009, 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 8 Cyl 4.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Differential Cover, Rear Part Number: 26067595
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover, Rear Axle Housing; Axle Cover; Housing Cover; Cover
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 26008172
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS | 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Axle Cover, Rear Part Number: 26067253
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover, Rear Axle Housing; Housing Cover; Cover
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS | 8 Cyl 5.7 L BI-FUEL, 8 Cyl 5.7 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.5 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 7.4 L GAS, 8 Cyl 8.1 L GAS
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Chevrolet Express 3500 Differential Cover, Rear Part Number: 19133285
$117.73 MSRP: $185.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Kit, Rear Axle Housing (9.5); Axle Cover; Cover; Cover Kit, Rear Axle Housing
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2017 Chevrolet Express 3500 | Base, LS, LT | 4 Cyl 2.8 L DIESEL, 8 Cyl 4.8 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L CNG, 8 Cyl 6.0 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.6 L DIESEL

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Q: How to replace the rear differential cover and gasket on 9.75 Inch and 10.5 Inch axles on Chevrolet Express 3500?
A:
To replace for the rear axle housing cover and gasket on 9.75 inch and 10.5 inch axles, first, lift the vehicle, clean the surrounding of the rear axle fill plug before removing it. Next, unscrew the rear axle housing cover bolts and dispose of them, and carefully unscrew the rear axle housing cover from the axle housing, draining the lubricant into an appropriate container. Turn the rear axle housing upside down if necessary, and drain the cavity at the bottom into the oil drain riser or pan for inspection purposes. Remove any sealant on the rear axle housing cover, and thereafter, inspect the bottom of rear axle housing for undesirable metal particles, this may be seen as severe wear. For installation, make a bead of gm p/n 12346240 (Canadian P/N 10953493) or equivalent approx. 3.18 - 6.35mm (1/8 1/4 in ) high and wide and apply it in the middle of the cover flange for the rear axle housing and around all bolt hole openings. Drill and mount the new rear axle housing cover securely with new rear axle housing cover bolts by using new rear axle housing cover bolts and tighten them to 61 nm (45ft. Lbs.). Let the sealant cure for 1 hour and then put the right amount of lubricant into the axle, reinstall the rear axle fill plug and tighten it to 33 nr.m (24 ft. Lbs) before you lower the vehicle.