Poison Spyder DANA 44 BOMBSHELL - Manual

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DANA 30 & DANA 44 BOMBSHELL INSTALLATION
Poison Spyder Customs’ Bombshell differential
covers are designed to protect your differential’s
internals from damage due to menacing trail
obstacles. Bombshells prevent cover peel back
and fluid loss from broken seals. The design of
the Bombshell also protects the bolt heads from
trail damage while acting as a ramp, or skid, to
help ease you over obstacles.
PARTS LIST
(1) Bombshell differential cover
(1) Fill plug
(1) Tube silicon sealant
(10) 5/16-18 X 7/8” gr8 hex head cap screws
(10) 5/16” gr8 split lock washers
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
• 1/2” box end wrench or socket & ratchet
• Medium shop hammer & Chisel or pry bar
• 3/8” hex key
• Oil drain pan
• Gasket scraper or wire wheel
• Brake cleaner
• Gear oil
• Teflon tape or pipe thread sealer
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Park vehicle on flat level surface. Position
an oil drain pan under the differential.
2. Remove all original differential cover bolts
and set aside. Using a medium hammer
hit the side of the diff cover to break the seal.
If necessary, use a chisel or pry bar to break
the seal and separate the cover from the
housing. Be careful not to gall the sealing
surface of the housing.
3. Let the gear oil drain from the housing into
a pan (please recycle or dispose of your
used oil properly). Clean out the inside of
the housing with brake cleaner and wipe
dry. Use a wire wheel, gasket scraper or
razor blade to clean ALL old gasket material
and debris off the sealing surface of the
differential housing.
4. You can use either a gasket or silicon sealant
on the differential (we provide silicon as it is
our preferred choice) . It is usually easiest
to put the silicon on the housing first. If you
choose to use a gasket it is usually easier to
install the gasket onto the Bombshell.
5. Place the Bombshell onto the axle housing
with the gasket (if used) and bolt holes
properly aligned. Install the new Grade 8
hex head cap screws and lock washers in
all mounting locations. Use the wrench to
tighten the bolts in an alternating pattern until
even factory torque spec is achieved.
6. Refill your differential with gear oil according
to your owners manual. IMPORTANT: The
fill hole should NOT be considered the full
line. In some cases filling to the fill hole
will result in an over-full situation, and
may result in blowing fluid out through the
breather. Consult your owner’s manual or
manufacturer’s documentation to determine
the appropriate volume of fluid to use.
7. Install fill plug using teflon tape or pipe thread
sealer on the threads.
8. Check for proper clearance with all chassis
components by cycling suspension/steering
in all directions.
9. Periodically re-torque cover bolts (make it
a normal part of your routine maintenance
regimen).