TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
ENGINE
Gear Case Cover
1. Shellac new gasket to gear case cover. Check current
Parts Catalog for correct gear case cover and gear case
cover
gasket part numbers.
2. Install gear cover in place over dowels. Torque
capscrews to 45 to 50 ft-lb. [6.2 to 6.9 kg ml, trim off
excess gasket material at pan flange mounting area.
3. Make sure that bottom surface of cover is within
+0.004 inch [0.10 mm] of flush with oil pan surface of
block. Fig.14-12.