B&M 10311 CAST ALUMINUM REAR END COVER FOR DANA 35 WAS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN THE REAR END BY PREVENTING CASE User Manual
Cast aluminum rear end cover for dana 35, Instructions
Instructions
Cast Aluminum Rear End Cover for
DANA 35
(see www.bmracing.com for the latest vehicle fitment applications and model years)
Part Number 10311
© 2013 by B&M Racing and Performance Products
Printed in the USA 9500896-00
This B&M Cast Aluminum Rear
End Cover has been designed to
work on most vehicles equipped
with a Dana 35 axle. The B&M Cast
Aluminum
Rear
End
Cover
provides several advantages over
stock factory covers. The extra
capacity provides increased oil
volume and added cooling, while the
thick
aluminum
construction
increases
case
rigidity.
The
reinforced center bar, along with the
load bolts, prevents bearing cap
deflection under severe loads. The
magnetic drain plug feature allows
regular gear oil changes without the
usual mess, and limits ferrous debris
from circulating in the axle.
INTRODUCTION
This cover can be installed in about
an hour by carefully following the
instructions. It is suggested that the
vehicle be allowed to cool off for a
few hours to avoid burns from hot oil
and parts. The vehicle should be off
the ground for ease of installation -
jack stands, wheel ramps or a hoist
will
work
fine.
MAKE
SURE
VEHICLE IS FIRMLY SUPPORTED
- DO NOT WORK UNDER A
VEHICLE IF IT IS SUPPORTED BY
ONLY A JACK! Try to raise the
vehicle 1-2 feet so you will have
plenty of room to work. Also, have
a small box to put bolts in and a
drain pan to catch oil.
INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Clean axle housing cover
area from dirt and other debris.
NOTE: On some vehicles it
might be necessary to remove
some
parts
(e.g.
sway
bar,
panhard
rod)
to
make
the
installation of the cover easier.
STEP
2. Place a drain pan
underneath the axle housing.
STEP 3. Remove the 10 bolts
around the cover.
STEP 4. Carefully pry the cover
loose with a flat head screw driver,
being careful not to damage the
surface, and allow the oil to drain.
STEP 5. Using a dry lint free rag,