aFe Power 46-70162 Instruction Manual Download Page 2

 

 

 

• 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 

Diff. Cover - Machined Fins 

05-60257 

Plug, Hex Hd Socket: 1/8 NPT (Zn Plt) 

03-50029 

Plug, 3/4-14 NPTF, 6 Deep Reach 

03-50223 

14 

Washer, Flat: 5/16 AN S/S 

03-50228 

Screws, Socket Head Cap: 5/16-18 x 1-1/2 S/S 

03-50368 

Screw, Socket Head Cap: 5/16-18 x 3/4 S/S 

03-50370 

Washer, Aluminum: M12, 15.85MM OD 

03-50384 

Plug, M12 x 1.25 

03-50385 

O-Ring; 9.-1/2 ID x 9-3/4 OD x .139W (-272) 

05-60285 

Screws, Socket Head Cap: 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" S/S 

03-50388 

Spacer, Aluminum: .750L x .500 OD x .319 ID 

03-50387 

 
 
 
 
Installation will require the following tools: 

1/2" socket, 14mm socket, 3/8 Rachet, 1/2" Rachet, 1/2" extension (3 inch), Panel 
popper, Gasket Scrapper, Sand paper or file, & Drain pan. 
 

Attention installer / Vehicle owner: 

The aFe differential cover is designed to fit the factory axle supplied as original 
equipment. For some applications, or due to the use of certain factory options 
and / or aftermarket equipment, there may be clearance problems between the 
aFe differential cover and other vehicle systems. 

It is the responsibility of the 

installer / vehicle owner to ensure that no other vehicle component come into 
contact with the aFe differential cover. Contact with any other vehicle 
component, or any modification made to the aFe differential cover, 
automatically voids the warranty. aFe assumes no liability, expressed or 
implied, for damage or injury to persons or property.

 

Summary of Contents for 46-70162

Page 1: ...1 Instruction Manual P N 46 70162 Dana 40 10 Bolt Differential Cover Make Jeep Model Wrangler Year 1997 2018 Requires a minimum of 1 5 lift for proper clearance ...

Page 2: ... J 2 Screws Socket Head Cap 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 S S 03 50388 K 2 Spacer Aluminum 750L x 500 OD x 319 ID 03 50387 Installation will require the following tools 1 2 socket 14mm socket 3 8 Rachet 1 2 Rachet 1 2 extension 3 inch Panel popper Gasket Scrapper Sand paper or file Drain pan Attention installer Vehicle owner The aFe differential cover is designed to fit the factory axle supplied as original equ...

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Page 4: ...c locker wire loom if applicable 4 Using a socket and rachet remove all but one of the top bolts from the differential cover Leave the bolt at the top Loosen but do not remove 5 Using a gasket scraper start at the bottom of the cover and carefully so as not to gouge the housing metal insert and pry off old cover Allow the old gear lube to drain Remove differential cover ...

Page 5: ...e This surface must be clean for the O ring to seal 7 Before installing the aFe differential cover check the surface of the differential housing for any irregularities Should there be any carefully remove high spots using a smooth flat file or sand paper Note DO NOT ROUND OFF THE FLAT GASKET SURFACE ...

Page 6: ...6 8 Using some gear oil apply a thin layer of oil to the aFe differential cover O ring Install the O ring on the back of the aFe differential cover ...

Page 7: ...s and washers install the aFe differential cover by starting the top three and the bottom three bolts Using the four 4 supplied 5 16 x 1 1 2 socket head cap bolts and washers install them in the remaining bolt holes Tighten all the bolts using a 1 4 allen wrench ...

Page 8: ...s with factory electric lockers 10 Remove the two 5 16 x 3 4 bolts that are close to the fill plug Install the bracket on the differential cover using the two supplied 5 16 x 1 four 5 16 washers and two 3 4 spacers Push the wire on the bracket ...

Page 9: ...9 11 Place the M12 aluminum washer on the supplied drain plug 12 Using a 14mm socket install the drain plug in the differential cover and tighten ...

Page 10: ...t be the full mark Please fill to the correct level before driving Install Teflon tape on 1 8 NPT plug and magnetic fill plug 14 Using a 3 16 allen wrench install the 1 8 NPT plug in the front of the differential cover as seen in top picture and tighten 15 Using a 1 2 drive extension install the magnetic fill plug in the top of the differential cover as seen in bottom picture and tighten ...

Page 11: ...installation is now complete Verify all connections are secure before driving Drive at least 25 miles and check the oil level and fill if necessary Note Retighten all connections after approximately 100 200 miles ...

Page 12: ...he RGA Upon receipt of the defective product and upon verification of proof of purchase aFe will either repair or replace the defective product within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty days Product Category P N Prefix Warranty Duration Direct OE Replacement Filters 10 11 30 31 71 73 Life of the vehicle Racing Filters 18 1 year Universal 21 24 72 2 years Air Intake Systems 50 51 54 55 75 2 yea...

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