Matthew Runals
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How easy is it to drain and replace the rear diff. fluid. Are there any tools to be purchased and so forth?
Rear Diff.
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Jacob Dryer
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No special tools, socket (can't remember which size) and something to scrape the old rtv seal off.
Then you need fluid and friction modifier (if limited slip) and new RTV.
Then you need fluid and friction modifier (if limited slip) and new RTV.
Matthew Runals
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I'm a job two 2005 and so I think its just a straight axle back here and no limited slip. Thanks for the info though.
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There is no drain plug on the Gen 1....... so you either have to pump out the old fluid or remove the back cover to do it the right complete way.....
I also hate using rtv for the gasket and bought a lube locker 8.8 gasket...... that may be just me....
also if doing on your back, sometimes its a pain to get the fluid in from the bottles and a nice bottle pump is recomended.... also if you jack up the truck and its not level you may over or under fill the rear....
but a 3/8 ratchet and what ever socket the back bolts, gasket scraper and some cleaner is all the tools you really need...
Check the projects section too..
Todd Z
I also hate using rtv for the gasket and bought a lube locker 8.8 gasket...... that may be just me....
also if doing on your back, sometimes its a pain to get the fluid in from the bottles and a nice bottle pump is recomended.... also if you jack up the truck and its not level you may over or under fill the rear....
but a 3/8 ratchet and what ever socket the back bolts, gasket scraper and some cleaner is all the tools you really need...
Check the projects section too..
Todd Z
