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Originally Posted by TheSaturnV
So you'll want to have a replacement gasket on hand for the rear cover. When you remove the rear cover, be prepared for just shy of 2 gallons as mentioned above. Large pans don't typically fit too well between the rear tires, so 2 smaller pans are sometimes the way to go.
Loosen all the cover bolts, but don't remove the top 2 or 3 until the very last. Loosen them up about halfway, then crack open the cover from the bottom. This will give you some control over the fluid that will come splashing out.
As an aside, if you suspect your axle seals are leaking at all, now is the time to replace them while you have the rear cover off.
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I am not a mechanic (work as an network engineer, so pretty far from the mechanic trade other than I can follow diagrams and instructions) so I wouldn't know what to look for / know how to tell if my axle seals are leaking--is this something I can check visibly when I do the oil change?
Also, whereabouts can I get a replacement gasket for the rear cover (and the rear axle seals, if I need them). Is this something I can get a generic part for, or should I go to my cub dealer for them?
Thanks again for extrapolating further on the process!