FAQ for Differential Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the differential oil (9.5LD Inch Axle)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the drain plug, and then remove the fill plug.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the front axle lubricant level inspection (9.25 Inch Axle)?
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The procedure is to 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, add oil until the level is between 12-16 mm (0.50-0.625 in) for the 8.25-inch axle, install the fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the front axle lubricant level inspection (8.25 Inch Axle)?
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The procedure is to 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, add oil until the level is between 12-16 mm (0.50-0.625 in) for the 8.25-inch axle, install the fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the differential oil (8.6 Inch Axle)?
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The procedure is to raise the vehicle, clean the area around the rear axle fill plug, remove the rear axle fill plug, remove the rear axle cover, and then drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the front axle lubricant?
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The proper way is to install the drain plug and tighten it to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), install the fill plug and tighten it to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then install the front differential carrier shield.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the differential oil (9.5LD Inch Axle)?
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The proper way is to install the drain plug and tighten it to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), fill the rear drive axle, install the fill plug and tighten it to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then remove the support and lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the rear axle lubricant level inspection (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, ensure 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, inspect the lubricant level, add lubricant until the level is even with the bottom edge of the fill plug opening, install the rear axle fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the procedure for the rear axle lubricant level inspection (10.5-inch axle)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, make sure the vehicle is level, clean the area around the rear axle fill plug, remove the rear axle fill plug 1 and inspect the lubricant level, install the rear axle fill plug 1 and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then remove the support and lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the front axle lubricant?
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The procedure is to remove the front differential carrier 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 proper way to install the differential oil (8.6 Inch Axle)?
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The proper way is to install the rear axle cover, fill the rear axle with axle lubricant, install the rear axle fill plug and tighten it to 33 Nm (24 lb-ft), and then lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
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