FAQ for Differential Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the rear axle fill plug?
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The recommended torque is 33 Nm (24 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the Differential Oil?
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You need to install the rear axle cover and fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Then you need to install the rear axle fill plug. Finally, you need to remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to inspect the Rear Axle Lubricant Level?
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You need to make sure the vehicle is level and inspect the rear axle for leaks, and clean the area around the rear axle fill plug. Then you need to remove the rear axle fill plug and inspect the lubricant level. After that, you need to add lubricant until the level is within specifications if the fluid level is low. Finally, you need to install the rear axle fill plug.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended oil level of the plug?
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The oil level should be between 0-8 mm (0-0.4 in) below the fill plug opening.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the plug?
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The recommended torque is 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the drain plug?
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The recommended torque is 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Differential Carrier Assembly?
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You need to remove the tire and wheel assembly, drain the front differential assembly, and remove the front propeller shaft. Then you need to remove the front propeller shaft and remove the electrical connector for the electric motor actuator, and you need to remove the vent hose. After that, you need to support the front differential assembly, and remove the mounting bracket from the vehicle. Finally, you need to remove the front differential assembly from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Differential Oil?
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You need to clean the area around the rear axle fill plug and remove the rear axle fill plug. Then you need to remove the rear axle cover and drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the electric motor actuator?
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The recommended torque is 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the fill plug?
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The recommended torque is 32 Nm (24 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
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