For additional information, refer to Section 204-04. When the fluid is around the ½ inch mark on the Allen wrench, the fluid level is good. If you need guidance, or step by step instructions, check out our , or get the , or our. Check with your dealer to verify the part number for the fluid, because the part numbers do change occasionally. Dealer was provided with instructions from manufacturer for correcting problem. Sirens produces extremely loud emergency warning tones! The Axle code is H9 3. How to change the front and rear differential fluid in your half-ton This is a really simple job to do.
My local ford counter man -- pretty large and sucesful place -- says that the 75w140 synth is now standard and superceeds the older heavy diff fluids, regardless what your old manual or shop manual says. I change my front and rear diff every 10k and make sure if you have a posi rear end you add the limited slip additive first and then the fluid. Also be sure to remove any pieces of the gasket that may have been left on the cover or differential housing. Zone Offroad Products recommends this system be installed by a professional technician. Install the differential housing cover. If a leak is detected, the gear oil should be checked. Makes me want to look at Toyotas.
. Differential removal will be required for most maintenance operations. It allows you to pump the gear oil out of the bottle, through a tube, and into the differential. Remove the differential housing cover 4033. On the fuel this happens in motion, the differential was caught on a tune up and fixed at that time.
Fill the rear axle with specified lubricant, and install the filler plug. There was noise coming from the rear end and the anti lock brakes activated. I've decided to mix up a quart of lube with additive so I can top it off. If you do use gasket sealant, don't use so much that it will squeeze out into the inside of the differential when the cover is tightened down. They said that they have seen many of these and that it usually involves the clutch packs in the differential and it is an expensive problem. The Ford dealership mechanic said it was the worst he has ever seen. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service required or the axle has been submerged in water.
The siren wire hole is also the drainage hole. Remove the differential housing cover. They can be found at most auto parts stores. Fill the rear axle with 2. My questions are: Is there enough clearance to remove the differential cover without removing this bar or anything else? This is my personal preference.
When the fluid levels were up at the filler hole, fluid always seemed to ooze out and look unsightly. The fluid level must be checked at full warmed operating temperature, on a hoist with a special filling device. Found to have defective seal on rear axle with loss of lubricating fluid and damage to the differential. Here's a tip for measuring the correct amount of fluid in the rear differential. Just clean the magnet off before you reinstall it.
I have a video posted on how to refill your transfer case and diff. I also mentioned that just recently there is a gurgling sound coming from the exhaust. I've never and have never heard of anyone having a problem doing it this way. Raise and support the vehicle. For instance, the owner's guide of the 2002 F150 calls for synthetic 75W-140 gear oil in the rear axle, while the front axle uses 75W-90 non-synthetic 4x4 gear oil.
Drain the fluid from the differential. The axle lubricant should be changed any time the axle has been submerged in water. Position the rear stabilizer bar and rear axle tracking bar aside. Basically, remove the fill plug and if a little bit of fluid runs out, it's good. Most of these recommended routine maintenance tasks you can do yourself at home for practically no money, with just a few tools and a little time.
The vehicle swerved and then flipped over. I looked under the vehicle and I see there is a bar across the back of the rear end close to the top portion of the differential cover. The lower plug, of course, is the drain plug and the upper plug is the fill hole plug. I just feel you take care of you car or truck it will never let you down. F150s that are equipped with four-wheel drive also have a front differential that is very similar to the rear. Once you get under the truck, you'll easily see where all the skid plate bolts are located and how easy they are to remove.