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Installation will require the following tools:

13mm socket / wrench, 15mm socket / wrench, 21mm socket / wrench, Socket driver, 14mm socket / 
wrench, 5/16 Allen, Gasket Scraper, Oil Drain Pan and Lint free rags.

• 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.
• Do not attempt to work on your vehicle when the engine is hot.

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Retain factory parts for future use.

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 after market 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.

Label  Qty.  Description 

Part Number

A1 

Diff. Cover - Machined Fins (Un-Painted) 

05-60445A

A2 

Diff. Cover - Machined Fins 

05-60445B

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

03-50029

Plug, 3/4-14 NPTF, 6” Deep Reach (46-70272) 

03-50223

Plug, 3/4-14 NPTF  (46-70270) 

03-50391

Plug, M12 x 1.25 (46-70272) 

03-50385

Plug, 1"-11.5 NPT (46-70270) 

03-50390

12  Screws, Socket Head Cap: 5/16-18 x 1.0 S/S 

03-50227

Washer, Aluminum: M12 

03-50384

12  Washer, Flat: 5/16 AN S/S 

03-50228

RTV Silicone, Black Instant Gasket 

05-60096 

 

Porthole View Gauge (Installed in 46-70272) 

03-50224 

Summary of Contents for 46-70270

Page 1: ...advanced FLOW engineering Instruction Manual P N 46 70270 46 70272 Make Dodge RAM Model 1500 Year 1994 2016 Axle Corporate 9 25 12 Bolt ...

Page 2: ...etween 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 inj...

Page 3: ...aFepower com Page 3 F C G I D H E B J A1 A2 ...

Page 4: ... 3 Step 1 Park your truck on level ground and apply the parking brake Step 2 Using a 15mm socket remove the sway bar from the rear axle Step 3 Using a 21mm socket and wrench remove the rear panhard bar Page 4 1 3 2 REMOVAL Figure A ...

Page 5: ...sket scraper start at the bottom and carefully insert between the cover and the differential housing Pry the cover off Remove last bolt and cover from differential Step 7 Allow all the oil to drain Step 8 Using a gasket scraper carefully remove the old gasket material until the sealing surface is clean Do not gouge the differential sealing surface Step 9 Using a lint free rag wipe all remaining oi...

Page 6: ...Page 6 1 3 2 Refer to Figure C for step 10 Step 10 Using the silicone provided lay a continuous line around the cover as shown in the photo above 5 Figure C INSTALL ...

Page 7: ...on the cover by aligning the bolt holes Start one of the new allen head bolts at the top bolt hole Continue around the cover until all bolts are started Step 12 Using a 5 16 allen socket torque all allen head bolts to 12 16 ft lbs in a cross tightening pattern Figure D INSTALL ...

Page 8: ...Page 8 Refer to Figure E for step 13 Step 13 Using a 14mm socket install the drain plug and crush washer into the aFe differential cover INSTALL Figure E ...

Page 9: ...y teflon pipe sealant tape on the threads of the NPT plug components before installing When installing kit number 46 70270 only Step 15 Install the 1 NPT plug in the passenger side of the aFe differential cover aFepower com Page 9 Figure F INSTALL ...

Page 10: ...17 Install the supplied 6 deep reach magnet in the top fill hole and tighten using 1 2 ratchet torque wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN When installing kit number 46 70270 only Step 18 Install the supplied NPT plug in the top fill plug hole and tighten using 1 2 ratchet torque wrench DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN NOTE If your vehicle has been modified or lifted and the axle has been rotated you will need to establ...

Page 11: ...ll the rear panhard bar using the factory hardware and tighten Step 20 Reinstall the rear sway bar using the factory hardware and tighten Step 21 Your installation is now complete Drive at least 25 miles and check oil level using aFe sight glass and fill if necessary INSTALL Figure H ...

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Page 14: ... P N 54 11992 Magnum FORCE Air Intake Throttle Body Spacer P N 46 32004 P N 44 LF006 Oil Filter P N 46 32002 Throttle Body Spacer Stage 2 Intake System P N 54 10502 P N 54 10381 Stage 1 Intake System P N 30 10071 Air Intakes P N 48 42001 Twisted Steel Header Atlas Y Pipe Exhaust P N 48 02004 P N 49 42013 P Cat Back Exhaust Cat Back Exhaust P N 49 42008 1 ...

Page 15: ... 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 TF 2 years Air Intake Systems 50 51 54 55 75 TR TA TL 2 years Exhaust...

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