aFe Power 46-71110A User manual

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Instruction Manual P/N: 46-71110A / 46-71110B
Dana 44 –10 Bolt Differential Cover
Make: Jeep Model: Wrangler Year: 1997-2018

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• Please read the entire instruction manual before proceeding.
• Ensure all components listed are present.
• If you are missing any of the components, call customer support at 951-493-7100.
• Ensure you have all necessary tools before proceeding.
• Ensure that your vehicle is cooled off before proceeding.
• Retain factory parts for future use.
Label
Qty.
Description
Part Number
A1
1
Differential Cover –Raw, Machined Fins (46-71110A)
05-60877A
A2
1
Differential Cover –Black, Machined Fins (46-71110B)
05-60877B
B
1
RTV Silicone, Black Instant Gasket
05-60096
C
10
Screw, Socket Head Cap: 5/16-18 x 3/4"
03-50370
D
12
Washer, Flat
03-50228
E
1
Plug, Magnetic M12 x 1.25
03-50385
F
1
Crush Washer
03-50384
G
1
Plug, 1/8" NPT
03-50029
H
1
Plug, 1/2" NPT
03-50249

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A1
C
D
E
F
G
H
A2
B

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1. Park your vehicle on a flat, dry surface. You will need to block the tires to
prevent the vehicle from rolling.
2. Place a drain pan under the differential cover.
3. If applicable, disconnect the electric locker wire loom from the bracket.
4. Remove the bottom 9 bolts from the differential cover.
5. Loosen, but do not remove the top bolt. Break the seal on the cover and the
gear oil will begin to drain.

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6. Allow all of the gear oil to drain from the differential.
7. Remove the one (1) remaining bolt from the top of the differential cover.
8. Remove the OEM cover from the housing.
Note: If applicable, also remove the OEM gasket.

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9. Use a clean, lint free shop towel to wipe down the remaining gear oil from the
housing.
10. Clean off the sealing surface with a gasket scraper. Be careful not to gouge the
surface while cleaning.
11. Check the surface of the housing for any irregularities. If there are any,
carefully remove high spots using a smooth flat file.
Note: DO NOT “ROUND OFF” THE FLAT GASKET SURFACE

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12. Hold the supplied aFe differential cover up to the gasket surface to make sure
you will be able to maneuver it into place easily.
Note: If applicable, you can re-use the OEM gasket in place of RTV silicone.
13. Spread the supplied RTV silicone across the gasket surface. Be generous when
spreading the silicone across the surface, ensuring to follow along the inside
of all the bolt holes.
Note: Before moving on, make sure that the silicone will completely seal with
the gasket surface.

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14. Hold the aFe differential cover into position, aligning the screw holes. Install
four (4) of the supplied 5/16-18 x 3/4" socket head screws and flat washers
into separate sides of the cover to hold it in place.
15. If applicable, use two (2) 5/16-18 x 3/4" socket head screws and four (4) flat
washers to secure the electric locker bracket in place. Reinstall the electric
locker wire loom onto the bracket.
16. Continue installing the remaining 5/16-18 x 3/4" socket head screws and flat
washers finger tight.
17. Torque the mounting screws to 12-16 ft.-lbs. in a crisscross pattern.

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18. Install the supplied M12 x 1.25 drain plug and crush washer into the bottom
of the cover.

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Note: Wait at least 30 minutes for the RTV silicone to dry before proceeding.
19. Fill the aFe differential cover using new gear oil. Fill until gear oil runs out of
the 1/8” NPT port on the side of the cover (about 2 quarts).
Note: If your vehicle is lifted and your axle has been rotated, you will have to
verify you have the correct oil level for your vehicle.