Diff oil check plug

[Thatsme?]

I usually go the hard way.

[kellybell]

Originally Posted by kernal

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...l-service.html

Start at the bottom of page 2. Don't over torque bolts when reinstalling the pan.

Alternatively you can remove the fill plug and suck old oil out with a pump commonly used for boats. Replace with 10 0z. of oil.

Thanks, what do I torque them to? I ordered a new gasket yesterday......

[kellybell]

Originally Posted by Thatsme?

I usually go the hard way.

Nicw tablecloth. Another glass of pinot anyone!!!!

[kernal]

Originally Posted by kellybell

Thanks, what do I torque them to? I ordered a new gasket yesterday......

Interesting, mine didn't have a gasket. The Dana manuals I have found didn't specify a gasket either. They specify RTV sealer. I used the blue RTV and let it sit for almost an hour before bolting back on. The only torque specs I was able to find where 16-24 ft lb for 2008 and newer and 18-28 ft lb for 88-95. I would use either of these but the point is to not wrench these bolts as tight as you can get them. Use a cross pattern like you do with wheel lugs.

[Thatsme?]

Originally Posted by kernal

Interesting, mine didn't have a gasket. The Dana manuals I have found didn't specify a gasket either. They specify RTV sealer. I used the blue RTV and let it sit for almost an hour before bolting back on. The only torque specs I was able to find where 16-24 ft lb for 2008 and newer and 18-28 ft lb for 88-95. I would use either of these but the point is to not wrench these bolts as tight as you can get them. Use a cross pattern like you do with wheel lugs.

Good advice from Kernal. You can use a gasket or RTV either one will work. A gasket will seep oil over time if you don't a thin film of RTV, Permatex or some other gasket product. If you are going to ever take the pan off again don't use Permatex. It is a royal pain to clean up the next time you take the pan off.