differential oil change
09-01-2007, 06:11 PM
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RE: differential oil change
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If you were only able to get 2 quarts back in you left approx. half a quart in there. I just did this as part of a rear change and it took 2.5 liters. Almost exactly the same as 2.5 quarts.
If you were only able to get 2 quarts back in you left approx. half a quart in there. I just did this as part of a rear change and it took 2.5 liters. Almost exactly the same as 2.5 quarts.
09-01-2007, 10:24 PM
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RE: differential oil change
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Yes it clears the panhard just fine
Yes it clears the panhard just fine
Thanks for the advice though.
09-01-2007, 10:51 PM
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RE: differential oil change
Trust me, the cover clears the panhard bar. It takes some angling to get it back in, but it really does clear it.
Are you sure you need to remove the wheel? Maybe you should try without doing that. I did my whole drain and refill not only with the wheel on, but without jacking the car up! Made it easier to make sure the fluid refill level was correct.
Maybe you're a big guy? Just give it a try to slide in on your back and see how much space you have... When I did it I was even able to angle the fluid bottles up between the exhaust and driveshaft so they poured into the fill hole, without needing a pump.
Anyways, get under there and look around and relax. You might find things are easier than you think.
Are you sure you need to remove the wheel? Maybe you should try without doing that. I did my whole drain and refill not only with the wheel on, but without jacking the car up! Made it easier to make sure the fluid refill level was correct.
Maybe you're a big guy? Just give it a try to slide in on your back and see how much space you have... When I did it I was even able to angle the fluid bottles up between the exhaust and driveshaft so they poured into the fill hole, without needing a pump.
Anyways, get under there and look around and relax. You might find things are easier than you think.
09-01-2007, 11:10 PM
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RE: differential oil change
Take the cover off. It's always a beautiful site to see your ring gear in all its glory. As stated, you CANNOT see all the nooks and crevices in your differential by sucking the fluid out.
09-02-2007, 07:25 AM
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RE: differential oil change
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Take the cover off. It's always a beautiful site to see your ring gear in all its glory. As stated, you CANNOT see all the nooks and crevices in your differential by sucking the fluid out.
Take the cover off. It's always a beautiful site to see your ring gear in all its glory. As stated, you CANNOT see all the nooks and crevices in your differential by sucking the fluid out.
Thanks for all the advice. By the way, I am only 5'-8" and 155 lbs, but I think I'll still jack the car up for a bit more room. I know that I will need to lower it for correct level during fill up.
09-02-2007, 04:58 PM
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RE: differential oil change
ORIGINAL: ohnoesaz
Trust me, the cover clears the panhard bar. It takes some angling to get it back in, but it really does clear it.
Are you sure you need to remove the wheel? Maybe you should try without doing that. I did my whole drain and refill not only with the wheel on, but without jacking the car up! Made it easier to make sure the fluid refill level was correct.
Maybe you're a big guy? Just give it a try to slide in on your back and see how much space you have... When I did it I was even able to angle the fluid bottles up between the exhaust and driveshaft so they poured into the fill hole, without needing a pump.
Anyways, get under there and look around and relax. You might find things are easier than you think.
Trust me, the cover clears the panhard bar. It takes some angling to get it back in, but it really does clear it.
Are you sure you need to remove the wheel? Maybe you should try without doing that. I did my whole drain and refill not only with the wheel on, but without jacking the car up! Made it easier to make sure the fluid refill level was correct.
Maybe you're a big guy? Just give it a try to slide in on your back and see how much space you have... When I did it I was even able to angle the fluid bottles up between the exhaust and driveshaft so they poured into the fill hole, without needing a pump.
Anyways, get under there and look around and relax. You might find things are easier than you think.
Thanks again.
09-03-2007, 09:44 AM
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RE: differential oil change
ORIGINAL: ohnoesaz
I just pried lightly with a screw driver, along the edges. Just be careful and take your time.
I just pried lightly with a screw driver, along the edges. Just be careful and take your time.
Any opinions.
Thanks for all the help Ohnoesaz. I was close to giving up. Now I need to put in theMobile One. I think I'm gonna try it without the modifier, and if the lsd groans, I can suck some out and add a couple of four oz bottles later. I'd add some now, but it's not the Motorcraft modifier.