Drain and refil the front diff
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Drain and refil the front diff
1992 F250 4x4 351 std cab
Trying to do some well needed maintenance. Took care of the rear diff, now for the front .
Seeing only the fill plug, is there a better way to change the fluid without pulling the carrier?
Is there a low cost pump to suck the fluid out ? Something that will handle gear lube?
Maybe there's another way?
Open to ideas. Thanks everyone.
Trying to do some well needed maintenance. Took care of the rear diff, now for the front .
Seeing only the fill plug, is there a better way to change the fluid without pulling the carrier?
Is there a low cost pump to suck the fluid out ? Something that will handle gear lube?
Maybe there's another way?
Open to ideas. Thanks everyone.
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From: sunny fla sometimes windy
I use a mit vac pump for everything from changing diffs without breaking gaskets,
bleeding brake fluid, power steering fluid and checking motor vac and vac components
and pulling out a 1/2 quart or so of tranny fluid every oil change. it makes me feel
better to know there is fresh fluid in there I use a hose as long as the dip stick to pull
it out. Don't forget to regrease your front wheel bearings and lube up the engagement
parts with a med weight oil!! That means you have to pull the hubs apart!!
bleeding brake fluid, power steering fluid and checking motor vac and vac components
and pulling out a 1/2 quart or so of tranny fluid every oil change. it makes me feel
better to know there is fresh fluid in there I use a hose as long as the dip stick to pull
it out. Don't forget to regrease your front wheel bearings and lube up the engagement
parts with a med weight oil!! That means you have to pull the hubs apart!!
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Drain and refill the front diff
Originally Posted by blue beast
I use a mit vac pump for everything from changing diffs without breaking gaskets,
bleeding brake fluid, power steering fluid and checking motor vac and vac components
and pulling out a 1/2 quart or so of tranny fluid every oil change. it makes me feel
better to know there is fresh fluid in there I use a hose as long as the dip stick to pull
it out. Don't forget to regrease your front wheel bearings and lube up the engagement
parts with a med weight oil!! That means you have to pull the hubs apart!!
bleeding brake fluid, power steering fluid and checking motor vac and vac components
and pulling out a 1/2 quart or so of tranny fluid every oil change. it makes me feel
better to know there is fresh fluid in there I use a hose as long as the dip stick to pull
it out. Don't forget to regrease your front wheel bearings and lube up the engagement
parts with a med weight oil!! That means you have to pull the hubs apart!!
The front brakes, wheel bearings, seals, and hubs have all been done. I want fresh diff fluid before it comes off the jackstands.
