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Differential Fluid Fill

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NOTE:

The differential is fluid fill for life.

NOTE:

The correct fill level is to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface, or is hoisted in a level manner, in order to obtain the correct fill level.

NOTE:

Differential fluid must be equalized through out differential. It may take a couple of minutes for the fluid to equalize.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  2. Position a drain pan under the differential fill plug (1).
  3. Remove the differential fill plug (1).
    NOTE:

    When filling the differential, it may take several minutes for the fluid to equalize, it is necessary to allow for fluid equalization to determine if the fluid level is correct when filling.

  4. Using a suction gun or equivalent, fill the differential to the bottom of the differential fill plug opening.
    CAUTION:

    RDM fluid contains a special modifier package for the wet clutch. Use of any other fluid not meeting the manufacturer specifications will cause damage to the RDM.

  5. Fill the differential with the specified fluid. Refer to CAPACITIES AND RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Install the differential fill plug and tighten to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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