Diff Fluid with Pinion/Caster change

[axsys]

So I am in the middle of changing my differential fluid for the first time. I followed WOL's write-up, but since I have adjustable control arms and have changed my caster and pinion angles, I can't get as much oil in the diffs since the fill holes are lower. With the stock diff covers, D30 front and D44 rear, I am at 1 quart in the front and 1 3/4 quarts in the rear until oil starts coming out. Do I need to keep adding more? I was thinking about just adding it through the breathers, would that work? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

[mikesjk]

try jacking up the rear and see if that changes the angle. When finished do the front the same way.

[axsys]

That didn't give me enough angle, but instead i just jacked up the tire on the same side of the axle as the drain plug. that let me get 2 3/8 quarts in the back, and 1 1/4 in the front. Thanks!

[Gasser]

Yes, I was thinking you could do the job on a steep driveway or back up on some ramps until the pumpkin is level wtih the ground. Sounds like you got it licked...:)

[jkkat]

Could always go with aftermarket diff covers like the Riddler ones.

[axsys]

Could always go with aftermarket diff covers like the Riddler ones.

yes, but thats just more money to spend. oh wait, its a Jeep.... :wink: