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Old 08-29-2009, 08:57 PM
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Soon ill be flushing the radiator, changing the oil,changing the trans fluid, changing the fluid in the front and rear diff, and the transfercase.
Ive of course flushed a radiator, changed oil, and changed the trans fluid and filter.
Now this is my first 4x4 so ive never done a front diff or transfercase.
Any helpful imput?

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Old 08-29-2009, 11:45 PM
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Pretty straight forward there is a drain and fill plug on both of them, just drain it out and fill until it runs out the fill hole.
 
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You may not have a drain plug on the front diff. In which case you will need a little siphon pump to pull the old fluid out. The same pump will make it easier to put new fluid back in.
 
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okay i figured it was straightforward. and i assume the fluids are in the manual.
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80w90 GL-5 or 75w90 Synthetic fluid for both the front and rear differentials.

As far as the transfer case goes:
  • Dexron III ATF if you have the three button 4wd switch on the dash
  • GM Autotrak II if you have the four button 4wd switch on the dash with Auto4wd option
 
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75w90 syn and Dexron III ATF it is.
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No problem! Let us know how it goes!
 
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