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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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hi guys,
I have always done my own maintenance on my families cars, and mine. Now its time for me to change my front differential fluid. I am fine to say i havent ever done it. i have an idea on how i have to do it, such as remove the diff cover and drain fluid. now this is where i need the help, such as where the fill plug is, what type of fluid, and what to use as a sealant on the cover. thanks. my truck is a 2004 ford f150 4x4 XL model thankks.......
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 10:19 PM
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Same issue with rzrefi09. Hey truckboy, I can't get what you have posted. Could you teach us step-by-step please? I owe this with the rest of my life.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Just like a rear diff, gotta pull the cover to drain, fill level to the plug with fluid!
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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And get ready for some heavenly scent's wafting your way!

I changed my diff oil in both axels of the truck this summer, pretty what was in there was the original ( from 1993! ) and boy, did it STINK! I could smell it in the garage for two weeks afterwards....
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Actually the front Differential has a drain plug, you don't need to take the cover off.
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