I just did this a few weeks ago. I couldn't get the seal on the rear diff to break and drain. I finally got it off by taking a razor blade and hammering it in between the cover and the diff. Then, I took a 2nd razor blade, hammered it in behind the first, and that was enough to break the
I just did this a few weeks ago. I couldn't get the seal on the rear diff to break and drain. I finally got it off by taking a razor blade and hammering it in between the cover and the diff. Then, I took a 2nd razor blade, hammered it in behind the first, and that was enough to break the seal.
It can definitely be tough. That’s why I used the putty knife in my video and the side of a hammer. It has yet to fail me on any vehicle I work on.
Glad you got it off, take some ingenuity at time no question.
Thanks for commenting and checking out that video.
It can definitely be tough. That’s why I used the putty knife in my video and the side of a hammer. It has yet to fail me on any vehicle I work on.
Glad you got it off, take some ingenuity at time no question.
Thanks for commenting and checking out that video.
I did the putty knife with the hammer technique. I still couldn't get it to budget. The razor blades had a small enough edge to finally break it open.
Before I stick anything between the cover and housing I usually remove all the bolts except for the one on top and beat the hell out of the cover with a dead blow hammer or a rubber mallet...just to give every chance I can not to resort to methods that can gouge the sealing surface.
Then I put it back together with a lube locker so it comes off nice and easy the next time.
Personally, I would use a lubelocker gasket. They are pretty awesome.
ok....so my local parts stores are morons. they keep tellin me i have a dana 44 rear diff...clearly i dont LOL.
DO I NEED a rear diff cover gasket or can i make one?
i have the front but i cannot find the rear without going to amazon or online...
maybe i should wait till next weekend to do it. appreciate the response. ill order those online
I never understood why only Rubicons have drain plugs in the housings.
I never understood why only Rubicons have drain plugs in the housings.