Quick Fluid Change Question
#1
Quick Fluid Change Question
IM going to be changing my rear diff fluid this weekend and I just had a quicik question. I know the bolts on the cover for my 06 are 6 point but does anyone know the exact size it is just for east reference and grab the right tool fast. Also do you all recommend air tool, or just like wrench or socket. I noticed that the spare tire is right there so I dont think I could get in with my impact gun but just checking in with what you all think. Zach
#2
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So if you can’t get in remove the tire !
Also, if it was me, I would not use any high torque air tools; maybe a ⅜” Air Ratchet set low once you have broken the bolt loose and hand torque but the torque has to be low.
Not sure of the size of the bolt head but the bolts are not large so go easy on the torque, do it by hand and to factory spec, do not over tighten.
Also, once the cover is off and cleaned, check the edge for cracking and make sure the gasket sealing area around the OD is smooth and the bolt holes are flat; sometimes the bolts will dimple the area around the holes.
That’s all I have… take your time.
Also, if it was me, I would not use any high torque air tools; maybe a ⅜” Air Ratchet set low once you have broken the bolt loose and hand torque but the torque has to be low.
Not sure of the size of the bolt head but the bolts are not large so go easy on the torque, do it by hand and to factory spec, do not over tighten.
Also, once the cover is off and cleaned, check the edge for cracking and make sure the gasket sealing area around the OD is smooth and the bolt holes are flat; sometimes the bolts will dimple the area around the holes.
That’s all I have… take your time.
#3
whats the torque setting on them, and one more quick question. Im wanting to do the front but as most know it has no drain plug. I talked to my friend at ford and asked in all honesty does the ford tool do better than the suction tool you can by yourself. And he said honestly its a very expensive machine which is one of the reasons why its $148 to have it done even tho its a quick job and in his honest opinion it will do a much better job and making sure all the old is out then a suction you would buy yourself thats cheap, but is 100 and something dollars worth that extra added security of getting all the old out? so i turn to you guys to help answer that ha....Also feel free to check out my other threads, I seem to be having alot of lil problems here recently, damn grimlins grr!
Last edited by ZWilson07; 05-28-2010 at 06:42 AM.
#7
And it won't hurt to run one of these through the fill hole to the bottom of the diff after you remove the old fluid.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1
May be some little nasty metal bits in there.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1
May be some little nasty metal bits in there.
#9
if his front is like mine, their is no diff cover. you have to unbolt it from the arms and back it up. MAJOR pain in the ***. stupid independent suspension...
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