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Old 03-09-2010, 07:50 PM
Vrod21 Vrod21 is offline
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Default Re: Front axle fluid change

I drilled a hole in my tranny pan, tapped it and added a drain plug (1/8"). It was the best thing i have ever done for the tranny. The same principle for the front end diff, but I would imagine you would have to make a bigger hole/plug. Not to mention some people freak out because of the metal shavings that end up in your diff.

Now to try to answer you question, in order to replace the front end fluid you have to drop the diff. Drilling and adding a plug is an option but if your seals are old or leaking, it it best to just bite the bullet and drop the diff. and replace the seals. I'm not sure if you have a limited slip diff. If you do you need a special fluid for it and the front end will be the normal 75w-90.

P.S. Moblie 1 ATF worked wonders for my tranny.
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