Differential Side Cover 156352 (Left Hand)

I think you have it all, perhaps just a little metal corrosion


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You cannot remove the side cover because the main shaft goes threw it plus there is a bolt that holds an oil tray.You would have to remove your clutch and rear differential cover .Big job

 

he told that he removed the axle shaft. but right, he has to remove the complete clutch and diff housing because of the oil shield ( part number 45 in the drawing )

but before I would do this job I would take some silicon to seal this cover instead of changing the O-ring
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Yes, Dean you're going to have to go much further. If you don't have the rear cover removed from the gearbox, that side cover isn't going anywhere.

You're going to have to support the engine in the rear because you must remove the two motor mounts. Once the rear cover is off, you'll see why that side cover won't come out. the oil splash shield is in the way. Two bolts hold it in place.

Also, the fit of this side cover is very tight. There are supports built into the case that hold the side cover in place. They hold it so tight, it's almost a press fit but it will move but hand. Sometimes it takes a little twisting of the side cover back and forth to get it to move.

By the way, what year is your car? Since you're going to be in it this far you will definitely want to at least inspect your diff for cracks in the weld if not replace it.

I am smack in the middle of this process right now so any questions, hit me up.

 

I would say it's not very likely. You don't have it moved out far enough yet. Even if it did hit the splash shield, not much could happen to that.

If you have to put it back together, you should be fine.

 

Yes that's it. (the gear box is upside down by the way)

As you can see, the bottom of the shield isn't too far away from the case. That's probably what's interfering. However, it's not likely you damaged anything.

 

if you have not pulled hard I see no problem

but please tell us: was oil draining from this cover? if yes I think that this cover is broken. I never had oil draining between the cover and the housing.

so if oil was draining there I would as I mentioned before only take some silicone. first clean the surface of the cover and the housing and then put about 1 to 2 mm silicone all around and fasten the cover again. there can go no silicon inside, so don´t worry.

but inspect this cover for may be breaking ! ! !

 

you told us that the cover is out about 1 inch. so you can see the O-ring completly and also the notch where this ring comes in?
then it is no need to remove this cover completely. just put the new O-ring on and wait 1 day until it has the same size than before. when you fasten the cover put a little oil to the ring that it will not be damaged.

 

That picture above is mine upside down on the stand.

I'm with Romano, if you have it out far enough to see the O ring, then slightly warm up the new O ring and stretch it gently over the housing. Walk away for a day or so and it will come back close to original size, then lube it well with rubber grease when you slip the cover back in.

 

oh sorry I forgot the studs

so then take only some silicone.

but when the complete engine is out it takes not so much more time to do it right: remove the clutchousing and the rear travers to take away this oil shield. then you can do a really good job and you are sure it is original. but if it will be ok??? so put a little silicone on also to make sure it is dry after

 

Dean
Check your side axle seal,I thought it was the o/ring to just before my diff went.
I would remove your diff cover to check your carrier.It's not that big of a job if your motor is out.