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Old 05-07-2007, 10:35 PM
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How do you refill the diff?

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Old 05-07-2007, 10:38 PM
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There is a plug in the upper side of the diff housing on the drivers side, use a 3/8 ratchet and loosen the plug. Get some type of pump to put the 80/90 weight in the diff.
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Old 05-07-2007, 10:41 PM
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thanks man, should I be able to see it from the wheel well?
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Old 05-07-2007, 10:44 PM
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no... you have to be at the center section.
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Old 05-07-2007, 10:46 PM
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no..... you will need to jack up the car and look at the diff where it is connected to the driveshaft, look up above the driveshaft to youright a bit. I had to feel for the plug the first time I tried to find it, use a light as well, it will help..... Use a hydraulic jack as well. Just don't want you to get hurt with the wimpy jack that came with the car.
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Old 05-07-2007, 10:50 PM
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and use a jackstand and wheel chalk... be safe
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Old 05-07-2007, 11:00 PM
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very true
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Old 05-07-2007, 11:08 PM
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here a ****ty piv if you have problems find the fill plug, and be careful and good luck(i never ues a jackstand)IM very smart too[8D]
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Old 05-07-2007, 11:54 PM
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piv or did you mean pic?
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Picture, sorry, bad spelling sometimes
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