Hello I was wondering how important this is and if a fairly capable person is able to do this themselves. If anyone had any recommendations/tips on going about this any help would be great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</P>


2001 Dodge ram 4x4 5.2 litre</P><edited><editID>cire2</editID><editDate>38000.9642361111</editDate></edited>

 

Are you wanting a change in the diff's front and rear?



This could be a very important thing to do. I'd recommend switching all
fluids out to a premium synthetic. Of course you can get them from me.<img src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">

But I'll save ya money too.



Your gears will thank you for it. They will be quieter, cooler, and have less wear.



how many miles on truck?



Kale

 

Thanks kale, yes i woulkd like to change the front and rear diff's.</P>


I just turned 36,000 miles, any tips or suggestions?</P>


Thanks for replying!</P>


Eric</P>


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Here's what you may be interested in. First thing is to find out what your specs are on your Diffs. Are they Dana 44, 60 ??, Are they standard diffs or Controlled slip. Then we can determine how much , what weights, etc</P>


2001 DODGE TRUCKS RAM 1500 PICKUP 5.2L 8-cyl VIN Code Y </P>


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FILTERS
Oil Filter......SDF42
Oil Vapor Filter......CB27
Air Filter......TS29
PCV Valve......HV17
Trans......TF155</P>



LUBRICANTS &amp; FLUIDS
Engine Oil
Grade 1......API*
Series 2000 Synthetic 0W-30 Motor Oil (TSO)
SAE 10W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (ATM)
Synthetic XL-7500 Motor Oil (XLF, XLM, XLT)
Above 0°F......10W-30[1]
Below 32°F......5W-30
Manual Transmission,NV3500.....GLS[2]
SAE 5W-30 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL (ASL)
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (HDD)
Synthetic XL-7500 Motor Oil (XLF, XLM, XLT)
Manual Transmission,NV1500.....GLS[2]
SAE 5W-30 SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL (ASL)
Series 3000 Synthetic 5W-30 Heavy Duty Diesel Oil (HDD)
Synthetic XL-7500 Motor Oil (XLF, XLM, XLT)
Manual Transmission,NV4500.....GL-4
75W-85[3]
Synthetic Gear Lubes (AGR, AGL, AGT, ALU, AGO)
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (TGR)
Automatic Transmission.....AP4[4]
Synthetic AutomaticTransmission Fluid (ATF)
Differential, Front C205F.....GL-5
75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (TGR)
Synthetic Gear Lubes (AGR, AGL, AGT, ALU, AGO)
Standard Differential, Front Dana 44 &amp; 60.....GL-5
80W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (TGR)
Synthetic Gear Lubes (AGR, AGL, AGT, ALU, AGO)
Standard Differential, Rear 8.25-9.25 axles.....GL-5
75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (TGR)
Synthetic Gear Lubes (AGR, AGL, AGT, ALU, AGO)
Controlled Slip Differential, Rear 8.25-9.25 axles.....GL-5*
75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (TGR)
Synthetic Gear Lubes (AGR, AGL, AGT, ALU, AGO)
Standard Differential, Rear Dana 60.....GL-5
90
Synthetic Gear Lubes (AGR, AGL, AGT, ALU, AGO)
Controlled Slip Differential, Rear Dana 60.....GL-5*[5]
90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (TGR)
Synthetic Gear Lubes (AGR, AGL, AGT, ALU, AGO)
Controlled Slip Differential, Rear Others.....GL-5*[6]
75W-90
Series 2000 Synthetic Gear Lube (TGR)
Synthetic Gear Lubes (AGR, AGL, AGT, ALU, AGO)
Transfer Case,.....AP4
Synthetic AutomaticTransmission Fluid (ATF)
CAPACITIES
Engine, with filter..........5.0 quarts[1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........20.0 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Ex A45RFE Initial Fill..........4.0 quarts[2]
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed 42RE..........10.0 quarts
4 speed 46RE..........10.0 quarts
4 speed 47RE..........17.0 quarts
Manual Transmission, NV1500..........4.6 pints
Manual Transmission, NV5600..........9.5 pints
Manual Transmission, NV4500..........8.0 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500 2WD..........4.9 pints
Manual Transmission, NV3500 4WD..........4.2 pints
Differential, with Dana 60 Front..........8.4 pints
Differential, with Dana 44 Front..........4.9 pints
Differential, with Model 194 F/A Front..........3.0 pints
Differential, 2WD with Dana 60 Rear..........6.3 pints
Differential, 4WD with Dana 60 Rear..........7.2 pints
Differential, with 7.25 ring gear Rear..........3.0 pints
Differential, with 8.25 ring gear Rear..........4.4 pints
Differential, with 9.25 ring gear Rear..........4.9 pints
Transfer Case,NV242, 244..........2.7 pints
Transfer Case,NV241HD w/ PTO..........10.0 pints
Transfer Case,NP231, 233..........2.5 pints

TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....25 ft-lbs
Oil Drain Plug.....20 ft-lbs
Transfer case
Fill Plug.....30-40 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....30-40 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission NV5600 6-spd
Fill Plug.....22 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....30 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission NV3500
Fill Plug.....14-20 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....14-20 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission NV4500
Fill Plug.....25-35 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....25-35 ft-lbs
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Kale,Thanks for info, but how do I figure out what i have44, 60 ??, standard diffs or Controlled slip.Thanks again!</P><edited><editID>cire2</editID><editDate>38003.649525463</editDate></edited>

 

....... after looking again. The front doesn't matter, they both call
for the same weight. And the rear is a slightly different story, I
think we should find out what you have. I'll talk to tech Monday too.
If you can, see if your dealer can look up your vin and get the info.



Kale<img src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">

 

I was also doing some research on our Fluids, The standard fluid listed
above (75w90) will work with either standard or controlled slip/limited
slip. However some rearends need additional additive. Usually very
small amounts. Most trucks, if the rear is noisy, ya add some additive.



Kale

 

Kale,</P>


I really appreciate your help I have not found out about my rear end</P>


yet I've been a little busy, but im going to try and find out by wednesday. I'll let ya know!</P>


thanks again,</P>


Eric</P>

 

USE 80W-90 AS A GOOD TOP OFF FOR ANY DIFF.

 

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You have the 5.2 engine which came with the 12 bolt Chrysler 9.25 rear axle. Three quarts of gear lube is plenty. Here is a link on how to do the service. http://www.geocities.com/dak2nv/gears.htmlAlso notice his gear lube of choice.I used the same steps (found on that website) for all three of my axles.</P>


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Bill,</P><edited><editID>sgbofav</editID><editDate>38006.7097800926</editDate></edited>