How To Change your Differential Fluid

[AaronPaul]

Here ya go

 

[JasterMereel42]

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.

 

[Kushneap]

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

 

[AaronPaul]

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.

 

[freedom_in_4low]

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.

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.

 

[JasterMereel42]

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.

 

[AaronPaul]

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.

You got it and that’s what counts lol

 

[AaronPaul]

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.

We all have our methods. I hear you about gauging the mating surfaces.
I’ve never had a problem yet but I absolutely understand where you’re coming from.

 

[JEEPSTEVENANAIMO]

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...

 

[Peppergat]

Personally, I would use a lubelocker gasket. They are pretty awesome.

 

[JEEPSTEVENANAIMO]

Personally, I would use a lubelocker gasket. They are pretty awesome.

maybe i should wait till next weekend to do it. appreciate the response. ill order those online

 

[AaronPaul]

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...

It doesn’t matter what differential you have, you have to put a gasket on before you put your differential cover back on. Use the stuff that I used in my video and you’ll be fine. You could always use a LubeLocker gasket but I prefer the gasket maker myself.

If you have any other questions hit me up I’ll be happy to answer.

 

[Peppergat]

maybe i should wait till next weekend to do it. appreciate the response. ill order those online

They are reusable to a point. It just makes it easier to remove the diff cover and check everything out while your changing diff fluid.

 

[Rubiconned]

I never understood why only Rubicons have drain plugs in the housings.

 

[JEEPSTEVENANAIMO]

I never understood why only Rubicons have drain plugs in the housings.

doesnt make any sense to me either.

 

[JKP]

I never understood why only Rubicons have drain plugs in the housings.

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