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03-07-2008, 09:34 AM #1
Rear differential fluid change
Hey guys, I feel I need to change my rear differential fluid. My car has 83xxx miles on it and the rear end cover bolts are really rusted. I'm afraid i'm going to break a bolt when i try to take the cover off.. Has this happened to anyone? Should i be worried or are the bolts strong enough? Thanks.
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03-07-2008, 10:08 AM #2
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03-11-2008, 10:07 PM #3
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how do u change the fluid? how much does it take? which kind to use? was thinking of installing a stronger rear end " pumpkin" for strength and i have no clue what im getting into but it would seem to be simple
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03-12-2008, 07:17 PM #4
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Remove the 10 bolts from the cover and let the fluid drain out, and it will stink badly. It takes about 2.5-3 quarts to refill it. Get a new gasket or a gasket maker at a local parts store and you are good to go.
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03-12-2008, 07:53 PM #5
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03-15-2008, 03:12 AM #6
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03-15-2008, 04:39 AM #7
The fill plug is in the passenger side of the carrier near the pinion. Remove with 3/8 drive extension. Fill housing to the bottom of the fill hole, reinstall plug. After running the car, and a complete cool down, it's a good idea to recheck the level,,,sometimes they need a topping off.
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03-15-2008, 05:36 AM #8
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ty very much...recommmendation of rear diff fluid to use?
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03-15-2008, 06:42 AM #9
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