Front & Real Differential Fluids

[nfpgasmask]

One more thing, does anyone know the size of the socket needed for the diffs? I need to get one I think.

Thanks - Bart

[Ldub]

One more thing, does anyone know the size of the socket needed for the diffs? I need to get one I think.

Thanks - Bart

Don't know the size, but you could give it a shot with a large crescent wrench. Snug it up tight & give it a few persuasive gestures with the heel of your palm......

Worst case scenario, you bloody up some knuckles, learn new swear words, & have to clean up the head of the plug with a file...so a socket will fit.

[etlsport]

hmm i forget the size.. i want to say the rear is 24mm.. but it could also be 25

word to the wise... take the fill plug off first... its unfortunate to get the fluid drained out only to realize you cant get the fill plug off

[nfpgasmask]

hmm i forget the size.. i want to say the rear is 24mm.. but it could also be 25

word to the wise... take the fill plug off first... its unfortunate to get the fluid drained out only to realize you cant get the fill plug off

Good tip, Etl, thanks. I was going to do everything yesterday, but I just didn't get to it. Next week hopefully.

Bart

[VCrossfan]

Royal Purple front/rear...No LSD needed

[Dare2Dream]

Is there a need to use anything to reseal the drain hole? What do you guys use?

[Ascinder]

I never use anything to reseal the fill or drain, but you could use some silicone gasket maker like permatex ultrablack. It's high temp and largely impervious to almost all automotive fluids. Mine have never leaked or seeped, so if yours does, check for it being cross threaded, and also check the part of the plugs seating surface for knicks or burrs.

[nfpgasmask]

OK, I am right in the middle of doing this right now, and looking at the rear diff capacities Kenny posted earlier, it says 2.3 quarts on list and 3.2 quarts on the other?????????????

WHICH ONE IS IT???? Also, does anyone know the torque specs for the drain and fill holes?

Thanks - Bart

[Ldub]

From the knowlege base on the left side-bar...

CAPACITIES
Oil change: w/filter 4.3 qt. (4.0L)
Automatic trans: 9.1 qt. (8.6L)
Transfer case: 2.0 qt. (1.9L)
Front differential: 1.5 qt. (1.4L)
Rear differential: 3.2 qt. (3.0L)
Fuel tank: 22.5 gal. (85L)
Cooling system: 7.4 qt. (7.1L)
Refrigerant: R134a, 1.43 lb. (650g)
Compressor: PAG, 3.0 oz. (90cc)