Changing differential fluid - A step by step "HOW TO"

yep did silversevens followed the instructions on the begining of this thread work fine. did mine with the lsd and that also worked fine. The instructions provided in this thread are very good. to chris and brian.

good luck

 

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This is why you follow instructions kids.

When I did my diffs I did the front and transfer case fine, but the fill plug on the rear diff was stubborn as hell and began to round. I stopped there and called the dealer, asked if I could bring it in, would they break it for me an reseat it snug but not crazy-tight. They said sure, take 30 seconds, no charge.

Good thing I did the correct order. If I had done it the other why, I'd've been up your same creek.

Yeah. Mobil 1 LS in my diffs and t-case right now. It supposedly has the limited slip additive already in place. They say it works for limited slip and non-limited slip diffs...which I suppose it must, because it's the only 75-90 gear oil Mobil 1 makes, according to their website.

Looking like Redline for me next change though. Group 5 base stock.

 

went and bought some penetrating oil (thats how newb I am at this, I dont even have wd40 in my house lol) and let it set for a few minutes came out like cake. filled the oil up and Im good to go. Thanks guys! Not so long of a day as I expected....lets hope the leak stopped as welll

 

Thanks..Now how about Transmission Flush writeup ?

 

Hi everyone Im knew here I have a 07 taco sports 4X4 and in process of changing Automatic transmission, transfercase, front and rear differential oil but cant seem to find the right oils for it. I got the rear differential(

$29 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

75W-90)Lsd. The rest im still trying to find what kind or type should i use, anyone out there would like to comment, would greatly appreciate it.

 

you can't go wrong with Amsoil.

 

Colostomy bag...

 

just did mine
thanks for the write up Brian & Chris
took me 45 min. took my time and ate lunch while it was draining.
used 75w90 synthetic.
i filled really slow and none dripped out... got me kinda worried. but my owners man. states 3 qts
so far so good. 21k miles now.

 

Great write up fellas! I don't think I would've done it myself if it wasn't for the great instructions and pictures!

I changed the front/read diffs and the transfer case w/ Redline 75W90. I'm not sure if its in my head but I swear its rolling smoother.

 

I still haven't seen what product people are using, that they are happy with in LSD rear diffs.

 

Chris -- when you say "replace your fill plug" are you saying, just to it back in or to purchase a new one and then put it back in. Seems like a silly question on the surface but I am not sure if there is some importance to swapping a the plug. Thanks so much.

Remember to replace your fill plug!

 

good job guys, thanks for the write up! just made it easier to do for me once i change mine for the first time.

 

awesome, thanks.

thanks.

no need to replace the plug, simply wipe the metal specs from the magnet on the plug.

then reuse (replace) the plug.

thanks.

 

Can anyone confirm weather the Redline max gear would be alright with the LSD? I think I read somewhere that it has the additive in it? Thanks guys

 

Did this on my 1st Gen today. easy as pie. Except I needed a 15/16" socket as the 24mm was too loose.

 

nice thanks

 

so noted, thanks.

I've recieved a few PM's from memebrs with 1st Gens, saying 24mm was correct for them, and also a few who said 15/16' was correct.