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Rear Diff Fuid change

Old 09-08-2003, 12:38 PM
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Rear Diff Fuid change

When changing the rear fluid, if I am on level ground, can I just drain and refill? It seems that I read, in some past threads, that I need to raise each side of the truck after filling to get the axles filled. Is this necessary? If so, do I need to do the same thing when draining in order to get all the old fluid out? Thanks...
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Re:Rear Diff Fuid change

Yes, It's advisable to hike up each side so the axle tubes thoroughly drain. Another way would be to leave it drain overnight, and refill the next day.
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Re:Rear Diff Fuid change

Thanks Commatoze
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Re:Rear Diff Fuid change

Can you overfill the Diff's with to much fluid? Topped mine off just enough to feel the fluid just below the drain plug.
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Re:Rear Diff Fuid change

I don't think you can overfill a diff as there is a breather hole.

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