Columbia ParCar Expediter EX21-24A, Service Manual, Page: 66 / 94

Section 7 - Rear Wheels,
Rear Suspension & Axle Assembly
To perform this service, raise vehicle using floor jack
and safely support it with jack stands positioned under
main frame tubes. See Section 3 Maintenance - Lifting
Instructions.
Have an oil drain pan handy.
1. Remove ten cover plate bolts (Figure 7-32). 2.
Remove cover and drain oil into drain pan.
3. Clean carrier cover with lint-free rag.
4. Place a small bead of RTV (non-acidic) silicone sealant to
flange of cover plate (18). Sealant should be applied to
inside of cover plate mounting holes (Figure 7-26).
5. Install cover plate (18) with ten bolts (20). Torque bolts to
16- 24 ft. lbs. (21.5-32.5 Nm).
6. Remove fill plug (19) in cover plate (18). Fill axle assembly
with 12 ounces (360 ml) of Light Weight Gear
Lubricant, SAE 30.
7. Install drain/fill plug. Torque to 25-40 ft. lbs. (6-14 Nm).
Figure 7-32