Water contamination of the axle lube also creates significant odor and forms corrosive conditions that will cause internal components of the axle to corrode. I would have at least two bottles. So limited slip is just a loose term. It is not necessary to flush the front axle assembly. They weren't usin synthetic back then. If you change the front ratio you also need to change the rear ratio at the same time.
Of so, use any name brand I used mobile 1 synthetic oil. All to often someone has drained the fluid then unable to remove the fill plug. The fluid should be changed. They've changed in the newer manuals: 2016 manual: Anyone ever do this? I didn't do the 5k, but wan't going to go 100k. My question, why can't I find a regular brand name 80-90??? On my '03 Sierra 1500 Z71, I know it calls for 80-90 gear oil for the front diff. Remove and discard the washer and clean the plug with a rag or towel. The G80 is a locker and requires no lsd additives.
This may contribute to premature pinion bearing wear if a vehicle is driven extensively in very low ambient temperatures. But like most that don't keep a vehicle longer than 100k miles then I wouldn't worry about it. All posts in here are put up for all to read and gain information on how to do something to their silverado or sierra. Do you have a G80? Raise the rear of the Explorer with a jack and support it with a jack stand placed under each axle tube. Place a drip pan underneath the differential housing near the rear of the car.
Of so, use any name brand I used mobile 1 synthetic oil. At first couldn't find it, but it was recessed into the forward bottom of the diff more towards the input shaft. Try another dealer if you think you have an issue. I don't like the search on this site at all. Spray the cover with parts cleaner and wipe it clean with a shop rag. These shavings are not detrimental to component operation and do not require component replacement. Loosen the top three bolts until they are almost all the way out.
I went 75k on my previous Chevy trucks no problem before the fluid looked anywhere near dirty. True Lockers pop when turning because they have interlocking side gears. But for the cost of the fluid and how little often so to speak you do it, you have better protection in the long run. I'm pretty sure that you pop off the cover to drain Leave a couple of bolts on loosely when you pop the cover , you will want to clean off the inside of the cover anyway and the magnet. On my Camaro I changed the cover on the Moser 12 bolt axle just because I wanted a drain plug. Loosen the fill plug bolt on the passenger side of the differential housing using a 10 mm hex socket and an extension, if necessary. During service repairs and maintenance, inspect the drain plug for large metal deposits.
Remove the old cover gasket from the cover and axle housing. There is no need to swap to a thicker oil, if there is a real problem the dealer needs to fix it. Run a bead around each bolt hole. Slide a new washer on the plug. I would have at least two bottles. I think I see where to empty it, but not sure and I'm very lost on where to fill it.
The gears break in and the result is metal in the oil. Do you have a G80? Replace the drain plug and torque it down to 24 to 26 foot-pounds. Bearing and Gear Teeth Fragments — Fragments from bearings and gear teeth indicate component damage that is not considered normal. Let the sealant set for a few minutes or as indicated on its instructions. Step 6 After all oil is drained i then cleaned bottom drain plug surface inspected drain washer mine was still good and reinstalled lower drain bolt after drain bolt is installed then you can get your gear oil of choice i used a hand pump that attached to the quart bottles to fill the the differential and filled it with 75w90 yamaha gear oil that we use in boats its the same gear oil as used in cars if not better it has extra anti foaming agents and is more resitance to water breaking the oil down, its also much sitckier and designed to cling to bearings and gears better step 7 The differential will be full once the oil begins to flow out of the hole you are filling from. Under 5000 miles 8,000 km of operation, hypoid axle lube may appear tinted and have a whitish or yellow appearance from the gear marking compound used in the production of the axle.
Not quite sure what is different about it though. Install and tighten the filler plug. The ratchet head fits into the square hole in the center of the plug. The differential is the part of the transmission drive that contains the gears that spin the axle shafts. If you have a limited slip differential, add 4 ounces of limited slip additive before filling with gear oil.
For vehicles that have the axle lubricant changed, the front axle vent hose connector assembly will need to be inspected. Important: Front axle assemblies with a vent hose connector assembly that is white in color do not need to be changed. Use a flat-head screwdriver to carefully pry the cover loose -- just enough to break the seal. I can't imagine no one has ever changed it. That's close to what we pulled out along with exploded axle parts when our C6500 dump truck axle broke. To place an order please call the order desk at or toll free.