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How to change rear Differential Fluid (detailed version)
ChannelChrisFixIn brief
This video shows how to refresh your rear differential fluid by removing the cover (no drain plug), cleaning the parts, making a custom RTV gasket, and refilling. It’s a straightforward job for beginners with basic tools, perfect for keeping your car or truck running smoothly.
Key steps
- Remove the fill plug to start draining old fluid
- Unbolt and lift off the differential cover (pumpkin cover)
- Clean the cover and differential housing thoroughly
- Apply RTV to create a custom gasket for the cover
- Reinstall the cover and torque it to spec
Questions & answers
What tools are needed?
Basic tools: socket set, torque wrench, oil catch can, plastic scraper, and RTV for the gasket.
Is a drain plug used?
No, the video shows removing the fill plug instead to drain the fluid.
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Description from the creator
Learn how to change your rear differential fluid. In this process I unbolt the differential cover (pumpkin cover) because there is no drain plug. Then I make my own gasket with RTV because I couldnt get a gasket for this differential. Only basic tools are needed and anyone could do this job. Remember to "thumbs up" the video if you found it helpful and leave a question/comment below. This is fast and easy maintenance to do to keep your car or truck in tip-top shape.
RTV: amzlink.to/az09xd6O3xOgQ
Diff Fluid Pump: amzlink.to/az0d7Xs3D7ayn
Plastic Scraper: amzlink.to/az0tad4nDZZdu
Socket Set: amzlink.to/az00dtiFNCjxO
Torque Wrench: amzlink.to/az02aFYApcVzo
Oil Catch Can: amzlink.to/az0xldv6XtQ8l
How to Replace Every Fluid in Your Car: youtu.be/t7JCh7PHoDc
How to Use a Torque Wrench: youtube.com/watch?v=5XzKvEnk1FY
How to Change Transfer Case Fluid: youtube.com/watch?v=4Mz3nZ85ihQ
How to Change Drum Brakes: youtube.com/watch?v=3FYRwfKNHxw
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0:00 Intro
0:47 Tools needed
1:47 Remove fill plug
3:00 Unbolt differential cover
3:50 Remove differential cover
4:32 Clean cover and differential
7:04 Make gasket with RTV
9:30 Reinstall differential cover
11:27 Torque the cover
12:35 Fill differential
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Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
RTV: amzlink.to/az09xd6O3xOgQ
Diff Fluid Pump: amzlink.to/az0d7Xs3D7ayn
Plastic Scraper: amzlink.to/az0tad4nDZZdu
Socket Set: amzlink.to/az00dtiFNCjxO
Torque Wrench: amzlink.to/az02aFYApcVzo
Oil Catch Can: amzlink.to/az0xldv6XtQ8l
How to Replace Every Fluid in Your Car: youtu.be/t7JCh7PHoDc
How to Use a Torque Wrench: youtube.com/watch?v=5XzKvEnk1FY
How to Change Transfer Case Fluid: youtube.com/watch?v=4Mz3nZ85ihQ
How to Change Drum Brakes: youtube.com/watch?v=3FYRwfKNHxw
**If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday**
0:00 Intro
0:47 Tools needed
1:47 Remove fill plug
3:00 Unbolt differential cover
3:50 Remove differential cover
4:32 Clean cover and differential
7:04 Make gasket with RTV
9:30 Reinstall differential cover
11:27 Torque the cover
12:35 Fill differential
-As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
-Website: ChrisFixed.com
-Facebook: facebook.com/chrisfix8
-Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisFixed
-Instagram: instagram.com/chrisfixit
-Subscribe Here: youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=paintb…
-YouTube Channel: youtube.com/ChrisFix
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
About this tutorial
ChrisFix published this 14:01 video tutorial on November 10, 2013. It has been watched 6,661,657 times on YouTube.
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- ChrisFix
- Category
- Autos & Vehicles
- Duration
- 14:01
- Published
- November 10, 2013
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- 6,661,657
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