diff capacity?? help!
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diff capacity?? help!
I just installed the rear Teraflex "rock proof type" cover. It came with no instructions, and (SORRY TERAFLEX SPONSOR) last time I called them I was on hold long distance for 23 minutes and never got my answer...
ANYWAY! what is the normal capacity of the Dana 44 rear and Dana 30 front? I wonder if the capacity is INCREASED with this HD 44 cover seems bigger.
Everything is ready to go but I have no idea how much gear oil to put back in... I bough 4qts for front and rear thinking I'm going to need more :-(
ANYWAY! what is the normal capacity of the Dana 44 rear and Dana 30 front? I wonder if the capacity is INCREASED with this HD 44 cover seems bigger.
Everything is ready to go but I have no idea how much gear oil to put back in... I bough 4qts for front and rear thinking I'm going to need more :-(
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1. Start here: Jeep JK Wrangler Maintenance Differential Fluid Change Write-Up
2. Yes, you'll probably require a little more differential fluid (don't fill it up to the fill port--that can cause fluid to bubble up out of the breather tube). There's a great diagram that show how high to fill it (you can use your pinky or a Zip-tie to dipstick it). I'll search and see if I can't find that pic and link to it. But, I think four quarts will be enough to do the job.
2. Yes, you'll probably require a little more differential fluid (don't fill it up to the fill port--that can cause fluid to bubble up out of the breather tube). There's a great diagram that show how high to fill it (you can use your pinky or a Zip-tie to dipstick it). I'll search and see if I can't find that pic and link to it. But, I think four quarts will be enough to do the job.
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one thing that seems to be missing from these threads is how long do you allow the RTV to dry before adding the oil or driving? I was following the instructions goes right from torquing the bolts to adding the oil. I drove it an hour and 1/2 later and that's when it hit me of course...