FAQ for Differential Repair
Q: What should the lubricant level reach?
A:
The lubricant level should be between 17-21 mm (0.6-0.8 in) below the fill plug opening.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to properly inspect the rear axle lubricant level (8.6-inch axle)?
A:
The proper way is to make sure the vehicle is level, inspect the rear axle for leaks, remove the rear axle fill plug, insert the pipe cleaner into the fill plug opening with the stem facing down, remove the pipe cleaner, measure the distance from the bend in the pipe cleaner to the lubricant level, and install the rear axle fill plug.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the fill plug?
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The recommended torque is 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the rear axle lubricant (8.6-inch axle)?
A:
You shall install a new gasket and the rear axle housing cover, and the new rear axle housing cover bolts, fill the rear axle and install the rear axle fill plug.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front axle lubricant?
A:
The proper way is to remove the engine shield, clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug, remove the fill plug and the drain plug, and drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the rear axle lubricant (9.5 LD axle)?
A:
You shall install the rear axle drain plug, fill the rear axle, and install the rear axle fill plug.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to inspect the rear axle lubricant level (11.5-inch axle)?
A:
The proper way is to make sure the vehicle is level, inspect the rear axle for leaks, clean the area around the rear axle fill plug, remove the rear axle fill plug and the seal, inspect the lubricant level, and install the rear axle fill plug and gasket.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the rear axle lubricant (9.5-inch HD and 10.5-inch axles)?
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You shall install the rear axle drain plug, fill the rear axle, and install the rear axle fill plug and the seal and the fill plug.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the rear axle lubricant (8.6-inch axle)?
A:
The proper way is to remove the rear axle fill plug, the rear axle housing cover, and any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover, and inspect the bottom of the rear axle housing for excessive metal particle accumulation. T.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the rear axle lubricant (9.5 LD axle)?
A:
The proper way is to remove the rear axle fill plug and the rear axle drain plug, drain the lubricant into a suitable container, and inspect the drain plug for excessive metal particle accumulation.
By BobGM Specialist
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