How to service a differential cover on Dodge Ram 1500?

First, hoist the vehicle, leave it in neutral and then take out the drain plug to service the center differential cover. Take out the bolts on the cover and take it off to remove the oil or grease. Cover the frame with a layer of Mopar® Silicone Rubber Bead around the outer edge or use a similar product. If RTV is not applied to the housing cover within 3 to 5 minutes, you have to clean it and put new RTV to stop any leaks. With the cover and the plastic tag in place, tighten the six cover bolts in a cross shape to 41 Nm or 30 ft. lbs. When done, refill the differential as mentioned in the manual and use the fill plug.

How to Install a Differential Cover on Dodge Ram 1500?

Apply a 6.35mm (1/4 in.) line of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Sealant or its equivalent sealant to the cover before installing the differential cover. Should it take you more than 3 to 5 minutes to put the housing cover on, careful clean the cover and apply new RTV to avoid any leaks. After putting on the sealant, fix the cover together with the identification tag and tighten each cover bolt in a zigzag pattern to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). After that, pour in lubricant as per the instructions and secure the fill plug.

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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover, Rear Part Number: 5086904AD
$112.15 MSRP: $175.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Kit - Differential; Differential Cover, Rear; Cover; Cover Kit Differential
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5086904AB, 5086904AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover, Rear Part Number: 5086801AC
$123.50 MSRP: $184.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Kit - Differential; Differential Cover, Rear; Cover; Cover Kit Differential
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5086801AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Differential Cover, Front Part Number: 52069713AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Differential Cover, Front; Axle Cover; Housing Cover; Cover; Cover Differential
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Differential Cover, Rear Part Number: 5137579AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Differential Cover, Rear; Axle Cover; Cover Differential
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Dodge Ram 1500 | SRT-10 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover Part Number: 5015193AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Cover Package; Cover Differential
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover Part Number: 4773402
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Cover; Cover Package, Rear Housing; Cover Differential
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover Part Number: 4773401
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Cover; Cover Package, Rear Housing; Cover Differential
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover Part Number: 4746989
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Cover; Cover Package, Rear Housing; Cover Differential
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover Part Number: 4746985
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Cover; Cover Package, Rear Housing; Cover Differential
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Differential Cover, Rear Part Number: 53007762
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Differential Cover, Rear; Axle Cover; Cover; Cover Differential; Cover Assembly
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1999 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover, Rear Part Number: 4506142
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Kit - Differential; Differential Cover, Rear; Cover Package, Rear Housing; Carrier Cover; Differential Cover
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500 | Base, LT, Laramie, SLT, SS/T 5.9L, ST, Sport, WS | 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L CNG, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Differential Cover, Rear Part Number: 4384293AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover - Differential; Differential Cover, Rear; Axle Cover; Cover; Cover Differential
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX, TRX4, WS | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.2 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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Dodge Ram 1500 Axle Cover, Front Part Number: 5086680AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Kit - Differential; Differential Cover, Front; Cover Package
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 5086680AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | Laramie, SLT, SRT-10, ST, SXT, Sport, TRX4 | 10 Cyl 8.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

Dodge Ram 1500 Differential Cover

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Dodge Ram 1500 Differential Cover Parts and Q&A

Differential Cover, Rear
4384293AC
Q: How to service a differential cover on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
First, hoist the vehicle, leave it in neutral and then take out the drain plug to service the center differential cover. Take out the bolts on the cover and take it off to remove the oil or grease. Cover the frame with a layer of Mopar® Silicone Rubber Bead around the outer edge or use a similar product. If RTV is not applied to the housing cover within 3 to 5 minutes, you have to clean it and put new RTV to stop any leaks. With the cover and the plastic tag in place, tighten the six cover bolts in a cross shape to 41 Nm or 30 ft. lbs. When done, refill the differential as mentioned in the manual and use the fill plug.
Axle Cover, Rear
5086904AD
Q: How to Install a Differential Cover on Dodge Ram 1500?
A:
Apply a 6.35mm (1/4 in.) line of Mopar(R) Silicone Rubber Sealant or its equivalent sealant to the cover before installing the differential cover. Should it take you more than 3 to 5 minutes to put the housing cover on, careful clean the cover and apply new RTV to avoid any leaks. After putting on the sealant, fix the cover together with the identification tag and tighten each cover bolt in a zigzag pattern to 41 Nm (30 ft. lbs.). After that, pour in lubricant as per the instructions and secure the fill plug.