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Old May 23, 2017 | 08:43 PM
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Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone knows or has a link to show front differential oil change. Just did my rear today, had the drain plug so made it easy. Next time I'll probably pull the cover off to check things out.

Now I want to do my front, anyone know if the front has a drain plug also, and is there pictures anywhere?
Lots of videos and stuff for rear, but nothing good for front.

2012 Ram 1500
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Old May 26, 2017 | 06:18 PM
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You Tube is your friend and so is google lol.. I have not done it before myself so hope these help
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...il-change.html
 
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Old May 26, 2017 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Rado
You Tube is your friend and so is google lol.. I have not done it before myself so hope these help
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/4th-gen...il-change.html
Ive been looking on YouTube and google, can't find anything good for around my year (4th gen) ram. Some that seem might be good showing front diff, doesn't show much at all.
Is there a drain?
Anyone?
 

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Old Jun 2, 2017 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by beep119
Is there a drain?
No drain. Pull the diff cover. Inspect the gears, clean the cover, RTV and reinstall. Fill with a good 75W-90 through hole in the diff cover with the rubber plug. Fill until fluid comes out the fill hole. PITA yes! Especially if you've got skid plates.
 
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