FAQ for Differential Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the rear axle fill plug?
A:
The recommended torque is 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to inspect the Rear Axle Lubricant Level?
A:
You should raise the vehicle, 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, use the proper fluid and then install the rear axle fill plug and gasket.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to inspect the Front Axle Lubricant Level?
A:
You should raise the vehicle, make sure the vehicle is level, inspect the front axle for leaks, clean the area around the front axle fill plug, remove the front axle fill plug, inspect the oil level and then install the fill plug.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the fill plug?
A:
The recommended torque is 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the seal and the fill plug?
A:
The recommended torque is 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the front axle lubricant?
A:
You can install the drain plug, the fill plug, and the engine shield.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Rear Axle Lubricant?
A:
You should install a new gasket and the rear axle housing cover, the new rear axle housing cover bolts, and the rear axle fill plug.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Rear Axle Lubricant?
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You should remove the rear axle fill plug, the rear axle housing cover bolts, the rear axle housing cover, and any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the front axle lubricant?
A:
You can remove the engine shield, clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug, remove the fill plug, remove the drain plug and then drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the rear axle drain plug?
A:
The recommended torque is 33 N.m (24 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
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