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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CountyMounty " data-source="post: 992399" data-attributes="member: 64255"><p>Just had to replace leaking rear wheel axle seals so had to remove diff cover and drain rear diff.  If you have limited slip diff use the 75w140 and friciton mod if like me you have a regular diff 75w90 will be fine.  I used the black permatex RTV, I wanted the green labeled stuff made specifically for gear oil but couldn't find it in stock nearby so black is fine.  Clean up the surfaces real well and then apply the RTV to the cover and follow the directions on the RTV package.  If there appears to be deformity that is causing the leak (cover rusted too badly or bent or whatever) you can pick up a new generic cover from Advance or wherever for about $15.  As for refilling it, I just filled right from the quart bottles there was enough room, I'm sure a fluid transfer hand pump would be even better.  Remove the spare tire to give you more working room.</p></blockquote><p></p>