- Jan 13, 2012
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How To: Change Front Differential Fluid
Items you'll need:
1 - 75W-90 Gear Oil; 1 Quart
1 - Fluid Pump
1 - 13mm Socket
1 - 18mm Socket
1 - Ratchet
1 - 3" Ratchet Extension
2 - 6" Ratchet Extension
**IMPORTANT** Remove the Fill Plug BEFORE you remove the Drain Plug.
1. Remove the front driver side tire to give yourself room to work. You can also do this by leaving the tire on and turning the wheel to the left.
2. Use a 18mm socket with 15" worth of extensions to remove the Fill Plug. You may be able to do this without all the extensions but I found this the easiest.
3. Use a 13mm socket with 12" worth of extensions to remove the Drain Plug. A 13mm wrench from below also works.
4. With the engine plate removed the old gear oil falls straight down. Be sure to have an oil catch pan ready.
5. Replace the Drain Plug and tighten to 24 ft. lbs.
6. Use the fluid pump to put new fluid into the Fill hole. You will need 0.8 Liters.
7. Replace the Fill Plug and tighten to 24 ft. lbs.
8. Put the wheel back on and enjoy
Items you'll need:
1 - 75W-90 Gear Oil; 1 Quart
1 - Fluid Pump
1 - 13mm Socket
1 - 18mm Socket
1 - Ratchet
1 - 3" Ratchet Extension
2 - 6" Ratchet Extension
**IMPORTANT** Remove the Fill Plug BEFORE you remove the Drain Plug.
1. Remove the front driver side tire to give yourself room to work. You can also do this by leaving the tire on and turning the wheel to the left.
2. Use a 18mm socket with 15" worth of extensions to remove the Fill Plug. You may be able to do this without all the extensions but I found this the easiest.
3. Use a 13mm socket with 12" worth of extensions to remove the Drain Plug. A 13mm wrench from below also works.
4. With the engine plate removed the old gear oil falls straight down. Be sure to have an oil catch pan ready.
5. Replace the Drain Plug and tighten to 24 ft. lbs.
6. Use the fluid pump to put new fluid into the Fill hole. You will need 0.8 Liters.
7. Replace the Fill Plug and tighten to 24 ft. lbs.
8. Put the wheel back on and enjoy
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