Mahle P32860 Axle Housing Cover Gasket - Rear

Axle Housing Cover Gasket for Rear Differential Sealing

The Mahle P32860 axle housing cover gasket is a paper-style sealing solution for rear differential service on select Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs. It is built for applications where a precise axle cover seal is needed to help maintain differential fluid containment.

Mahle gaskets are used by OEMs and technicians worldwide for dependable sealing performance. This P32860 gasket supports rear axle cover service on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, GMC Sierra 3500 HD, and Chevrolet Express 3500.

Key Features

• Paper axle housing cover gasket for rear differential service
• Fits select Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Express, Savana, Suburban, Yukon XL, and Avalanche applications
• Direct-fit replacement for rear axle cover sealing on listed vehicles
• Mahle sealing product line trusted in OEM and professional repair use
• Cross-reference: FEL-PRO RDS55478
• Part number: P32860

Detailed Description

Mahle P32860 is an axle housing cover gasket made for rear differential applications across a wide range of GM heavy-duty and full-size platforms. Compatible vehicles include the 2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and Silverado 3500 HD, 2015-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and Sierra 3500 HD, plus earlier rear axle service applications on the Chevrolet Express 2500, Chevrolet Express 3500, GMC Savana 2500, GMC Savana 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500, GMC Sierra 3500, Chevrolet Suburban 2500, GMC Yukon XL 2500, and Chevrolet Avalanche 2500. The P32860 part number is also listed for 2001-2006 Silverado 3500 and Sierra 3500 rear axle cover service.

This gasket is intended for rear axle housing cover sealing where the differential cover must be removed and resealed during maintenance. The Mahle P32860 helps restore the sealing surface between the cover and axle housing on the listed Chevrolet and GMC applications.

What It Helps Address

• Rear differential fluid seepage at the axle cover
• Sealing issues after differential cover removal
• Maintenance service on GM rear axle housings
• Leak repair on paper-gasket axle cover applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean both mating surfaces thoroughly before installation and remove all old gasket material, sealant residue, and debris. Verify axle housing style and rear application details against the vehicle listing, especially on 14-bolt-hole 11.50-inch ring gear configurations noted in the fitment data. Use the correct torque sequence for the differential cover to help achieve an even seal.

Quality Assurance

Mahle gaskets are engineered as sealing components used by OEMs and professional technicians around the globe. Part number P32860 is built for the listed rear axle housing cover applications and is supported by Mahle’s established sealing product reputation.