Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement for Chevrolet Blazer - 2WD 2004

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Drain the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement .
3. Remove the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).
4. Remove the rear axle housing cover (2) from the axle housing.

4.1.	Catch the oil in a drain pan.

4.2.	Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.

1. Install the rear axle housing cover (2) and a new gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the rear axle housing cover bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the rear housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 39 N·m (29 lb ft).

3. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.
4. Lower the vehicle.