2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Differential cover removal

[Gordon Maney]

I have never in my life had any cover glued on like the front differential cover on my 2001 2500. I could not get a chisel to pop the cover loose, and even tried an air chisel.



I finally removed the lubricant with a suction gun, as I was afraid I would destroy the cover if I continued chiseling.



Is there some trick I should know?

 

[MKoth]

The way I have always done them, is to remove all the bolts, except for one at the top, which I leave loose, then give the cover a few good hits with a soft faced mallet, and it should pop right open, and the top bolt will keep the cover from falling off completely.



-Matt



P. S. where in Iowa is Norway?

 

[Gordon Maney]

I am with you on your method. I have used it myself. I used a big, heavy, rawhide mallet, striking it pretty hard, and quite a few times. I did all I thought I could without putting a dent in it. I did not budge at all. I have never seen anything like it.



Norway is southwest of Cedar Rapids.

 

[MPalachuk]

Use a screwdriver and do it that way, When we work on them thats how we do it and its still a pain in the rear.