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Old 03-16-2016, 01:04 PM   #1
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Question HO52 Question

So I'm about to check and top off my rear differential fluid and am wondering how tight should the fill plug be on the rear cover? Thanks!
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Old 03-16-2016, 02:38 PM   #2
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Re: HO52 Question

Same as any other diff cover fill plug.... snug it by hand, firm it up with a wrench, then whack the end of the wrench with the heel of your hand. Old school and not an exact answer but it has always worked for me.
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Old 03-16-2016, 02:43 PM   #3
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Same as any other diff cover fill plug.... snug it by hand, firm it up with a wrench, then whack the end of the wrench with the heel of your hand. Old school and not an exact answer but it has always worked for me.
Thanks Mike. That's pretty much what I did to before you replied to. Never did anything regarding a rear differential so it's always better to be safe than sorry.
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You should drain it put in new grease.
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Old 03-16-2016, 03:16 PM   #5
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You should drain it put in new grease.
It was actually changed a year ago but it developed a slight leak from the bottom bolt. Next month I will be doing it and re-sealing it.
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