Elring 782.360 Axle Housing Cover Gasket - Rear

Axle Housing Cover Gasket for Rear Axle Sealing

The Elring 782.360 axle housing cover gasket is built for rear axle service where a precise seal matters. It uses a metal elastomer gasket design with ACM (polyacrylate) material to help maintain a secure seal at the axle cover on supported GM and related applications.

Compatible with rear axle service on vehicles such as Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and GMC Envoy, this gasket is specified for 10 mounting bores and is suited to applications that require a direct-fit axle housing cover seal. Part number 782.360 is also a cross-reference for 12479020 for the same application.

Key Features

• Axle housing cover gasket for rear axle sealing
• Metal elastomer gasket design for a formed sealing surface
• ACM (polyacrylate) material for axle housing use
• 10 mounting bores
• Elring 782.360 replacement part number

Detailed Description

Elring 782.360 is an axle housing cover gasket engineered for rear differential service on a range of GM and related vehicles. The metal elastomer construction combines a shaped sealing profile with ACM material to support a consistent seal between the axle cover and housing. This makes it a practical choice for rear axle maintenance on Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, and other listed applications.

Use this gasket when servicing the rear axle housing cover on compatible vehicles from 2002 through 2012. The part number 782.360 is identified for multiple rear axle applications, including Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon models, and it cross-references 12479020.

What This Part Helps Address

• Rear axle gear oil seepage at the housing cover
• Leakage caused by a flattened or damaged cover gasket
• Sealing issues after differential service
• Maintenance needs on Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon rear axle assemblies
• Cover reseal requirements on Trailblazer, Envoy, and related platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the axle housing and cover sealing surfaces thoroughly before installation. Inspect the cover for warping, corrosion, or damage that could affect sealing, and verify the 10-bore pattern matches the application before assembly. Follow the vehicle service procedure for torque sequence and refill the axle with the correct lubricant after reassembly.

Fits 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado, rear; 2004-2012 GMC Canyon, rear; 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, rear; 2002-2009 GMC Envoy, rear; 2005-2009 Saab 9-7x, rear; 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, rear; 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, rear; 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, N/A; 2002-2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, rear; 2002-2006 GMC Envoy XL, rear; 2004-2005 GMC Envoy XUV, rear; 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, rear; 2002 Chevrolet Blazer, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Elring is known for sealing-system components used in automotive service, and this gasket is built to meet the fitment and material requirements listed for the application. Part number 782.360 is specified for direct replacement use where the listed axle housing cover configuration applies.