FAQ for Differential Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the Front Axle Lubricant?
A:
The procedure is to 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: What is the removal procedure for the Rear Axle Lubricant (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axle)?
A:
The procedure is to clean the area around the rear axle fill plug, remove the rear axle fill plug and the rear axle cover, and drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the fill plug?
A:
The recommended torque is 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the Rear Axle Lubricant (9.75, 10.5, and 10.75 Inch Axles)?
A:
The procedure is to remove the fill plug, remove the rear axle housing cover bolts and discard the bolts, remove the rear axle housing cover and drain the lubricant into a suitable container, remove the sealant from the rear axle housing and the rear axle housing cover.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper oil level?
A:
The oil level should be between 0-10 mm (0-0.38 in) below the bottom of the fill plug opening.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done if the lubricant level is low?
A:
If the level is low, add lubricant until the level is even with the bottom edge of the fill plug opening.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should the lubricant level be?
A:
The lubricant level should be between 0-6 mm (0-0.25 in) below the fill plug opening.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the rear axle fill plug?
A:
The recommended torque is 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
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