OEM 2005 Chevrolet Corvette Differential Cover

2005 Chevrolet Corvette Differential Cover Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the RH Differential Cover and seal on 2005 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: You need these tools to replace the right-side Differential carrier cover along with its seal: differential technicians require five specialized tools for their work: dt 47596 bearing cup remover and j 42168-16 spacers and j 42170 bearing and race installer along with j 45124 removal bridge and j 46405 output shaft seal installer. Dt-47596 (DT 47596 Bearing Cup Remover), j 42168-16 (J 42168-16 Spacers), j 42170 (J 42170 Bearing and Race Installer), j 45124 (J 45124 Removal Bridge), and j 46405 (J 46405 Output Shaft Seal Installer). Start by uninstalling both the right rear drive shaft and right rear Muffler components before draining Differential fluid then supporting the Differential structure. Begin by removing the right Differential mount and retaining bolts then push out the dowel pin so you can take off the Differential cover. Toss out the axle seal and insert the dt-47596 into the right cover before tightening it securely into the bearing cup. Place the j 45124 over the dt-47596 and adjust the legs for ideal placement. Then install the bolt with its accompanying nut thrust and washer while holding the bolt to tighten the nut until the bearing cup and shim separate from each other. Establish the direction to follow during assembly by marking the shim. Then measure the bore dimensions of both Differential covers using a vernier caliper and a straight edge together with radiator inlet hose to engine (2003 C/K 4.8/5.3/6.0L) j 42186-16 to obtain values ai and bii. Calculate the difference between bii and aii. The value helps determine whether to add shims to or subtract shims from the existing shim pack. Positive values require additional shims and negative values call for reductions. Insert the selected shims together with the bearing race into the new cover before using j 42170 with a hydraulic press to drive them into place. After cleaning both the Differential cover o-ring sealing surfaces, install a new o-ring onto the Differential cover before reattaching the cover. Set the dowel fastener followed by tightening the Differential cover retaining bolts to 28 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). To complete the task install the axle seal using j 46405 then fill the proper fluid and level the rear axle Differential before reinstalling the right rear Muffler and right rear wheel drive shaft.