Question on Differential fluid change

Question on Differential fluid change

07-27-2005, 01:10 AM

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PWelsh

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Question on Differential fluid change

I'm going to do my 15,000 mile fluid changes. My question is on the front differential. It looks like a tie rod will keep me from pulling the cover completely off the front differential. I plan to loosen the bolts, let it drain then retighten the bolts and refill. Question: Can the gasket fall down out of place so that when I retighten the bolts it's not in place?

Am I correct in filling both differentials and transfer case until it flows out the hole? My search said I can do that on an 05 but I just want to confirm this. Thanks. I just did the fuel filter today and all went well. This is a first for me.
Paul Welsh

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Minneapolis, Mn. 2005 Quad, 3500 SRW LB, CTD, SLT, 4WD, Auto, Limited Slip, 3:73, AirLift Bags

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