AEV30225AB Last Updated: 06/02/14 INS TALLATION GUIDE AEV DIFFERENTIAL COVER
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU START TO GUARANTEE A QUALITY INSTALLATION, WE RECOMMEND READING THESE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING ANY WORK. THESE INSTRUCTIONS ASSUME A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF MECHANICAL ABILITY AND ARE NOT WRITTEN NOR INTENDED FOR SOMEONE NOT FAMILIAR WITH AUTO REPAIR.
1. Preparation of AEV differential cover and AEV badge installation (read all cautions and installation steps prior to starting). a. Differential cover ambient temperature should be around 70°F (±5°F) for 24 hrs prior to this process. b. Clean the badge pocket area thoroughly with the provided alcohol swab and let air dry. c. Remove AEV badge from bag and remove backing cover from the back side of the badge. d. Align the AEV badge into the desired position and press on.
7. Place the new differential cover in the correct orientation and install all ten socket head cap screws finger tight and then tighten in a crisscross fashion to 18–22 ft. lbs. 8. Let the RTV sealant cure per manufacturer’s recommendations prior to the next step. 9. Fill the differential through upper fill hole until oil comes out of the appropriate fill level hole.