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Jan 15, 2006 | 01:19 PM

andypdbz

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do it yourself?

i tried doing a search w/o any results, but is changing the rearend oil something you can do at home?
are there any complications and would you need any help or should i just take it to a mechanic?

Jan 15, 2006 | 01:33 PM

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You should be able to do it yourself. I have with no problems.

Jack it up and get it on jack stands, take most the bolts out of the cover (leave a few top ones in) then pry the bottom away and let it drain. Seal it back up and refill.

Jan 15, 2006 | 01:37 PM

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Make sure if you have an LSD you put the right additive in. You can usually take the waste oil to autozone or a place like that to get rid of it. It really isn't any harder than changing the engine oil.

Jan 15, 2006 | 02:31 PM

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do i need a new gasket or do you guys just reuse what you have?
also how do you put the oil in there when everthing is bolted back up??

Jan 15, 2006 | 06:41 PM

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I actually put RTV on mine.

To fill it up, there is a plug (I think on the section that hooks to the driveshaft) that you pull then fill.

Jan 15, 2006 | 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by andypdbz

do i need a new gasket or do you guys just reuse what you have?
also how do you put the oil in there when everthing is bolted back up??

Get a couple cans of brake part cleaner, clean the vent area and the some of the grime off the housing.
Use a 3/8 extension to remove the fill plug. Once you look at everything, it will become clear.

Jan 15, 2006 | 07:55 PM

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I actually put RTV on mine.

I also use RTV (I use ultra black, or ultra copper RTV from autozone), just make sure both surfaces are clean, and run a bead of silicone around the cover.