American Expedition Vehicles JK Differential Cover - Manual (Page 3)

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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. (Caution: this is a one-time only ac-
tion).
e. Once the badge is in place apply 30lbs of pressure for 30 seconds.
2. Drain oil from differential housing per the vehicle’s operator’s manual and recycle the used oil.
3. Reinstall drain plug and tighten per owner’s manual.
4. Remove OEM differential cover per owner’s manual and discard.
5. Clean off all old sealant material from the differential housing with brake cleaner and dry off prior to
installation of the new RTV sealant and differential cover.
6. Ensure the differential cover is completely dry and free from any contaminants prior to applying RTV
sealant. Apply the RTV sealant liberally onto your new AEV differential cover.
Note
AEV recommends that the surface area on the axle housing is completely dry and free from any contami-
nants prior to installing the differential cover.