diff fluid checks
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diff fluid checks
Just got a 04 4WD Dak 94000 miles, and wanted to check all the fluids.
Manual transmission was easy once I found my 17mm hex socket
Rear diff was even easier since surprisingly I just had to remove a rubber plug!
Front diff, I didn't do since it looks like you have to remove the whole front plate - couldn't find any plugs, there seems to be a fill hose running up to the engine compartment?
HOW DO I CHECK THE LEVEL?
Transfer case, there appears to be no drain plug on bottom, there is what looks like a level check/fill plug on the back about 1/3 the way up - seems kind of low, IS THIS WHERE YOU CHECK THE LEVEL?
Both rear diff and transfer case had a little red waxlike seal/slash mark between the unit and the plug, wonder on the significance of this? Factory?
thanks ARP
Manual transmission was easy once I found my 17mm hex socket
Rear diff was even easier since surprisingly I just had to remove a rubber plug!
Front diff, I didn't do since it looks like you have to remove the whole front plate - couldn't find any plugs, there seems to be a fill hose running up to the engine compartment?
HOW DO I CHECK THE LEVEL?
Transfer case, there appears to be no drain plug on bottom, there is what looks like a level check/fill plug on the back about 1/3 the way up - seems kind of low, IS THIS WHERE YOU CHECK THE LEVEL?
Both rear diff and transfer case had a little red waxlike seal/slash mark between the unit and the plug, wonder on the significance of this? Factory?
thanks ARP
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Just got a 04 4WD Dak 94000 miles, and wanted to check all the fluids.
Manual transmission was easy once I found my 17mm hex socket
Rear diff was even easier since surprisingly I just had to remove a rubber plug!
Front diff, I didn't do since it looks like you have to remove the whole front plate - couldn't find any plugs, there seems to be a fill hose running up to the engine compartment?
HOW DO I CHECK THE LEVEL? There should be a rubber plug in the front, too. *EDIT* Not sure about a 2004. Mine has a rubber plug.
Transfer case, there appears to be no drain plug on bottom, there is what looks like a level check/fill plug on the back about 1/3 the way up - seems kind of low, IS THIS WHERE YOU CHECK THE LEVEL? Yes
Both rear diff and transfer case had a little red waxlike seal/slash mark between the unit and the plug, wonder on the significance of this? Factory? Probably from some quickie-lube place.
thanks ARP
Manual transmission was easy once I found my 17mm hex socket
Rear diff was even easier since surprisingly I just had to remove a rubber plug!
Front diff, I didn't do since it looks like you have to remove the whole front plate - couldn't find any plugs, there seems to be a fill hose running up to the engine compartment?
HOW DO I CHECK THE LEVEL? There should be a rubber plug in the front, too. *EDIT* Not sure about a 2004. Mine has a rubber plug.
Transfer case, there appears to be no drain plug on bottom, there is what looks like a level check/fill plug on the back about 1/3 the way up - seems kind of low, IS THIS WHERE YOU CHECK THE LEVEL? Yes
Both rear diff and transfer case had a little red waxlike seal/slash mark between the unit and the plug, wonder on the significance of this? Factory? Probably from some quickie-lube place.
thanks ARP
Last edited by Tom A; Sep 16, 2012 at 10:42 PM.
