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Post by motojames on Jan 11, 2005 18:51:16 GMT -5
I want to change the gear oil in my rear differential. Does anyone know any tips or have any suggestions? I want to do this before I make the 650 mile drive back to school next week.
Thanks
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Post by Joel_CA on Jan 11, 2005 23:20:45 GMT -5
It's a simple drain and fill. Use the right gear oil according to your manual. Note that 97LSD's require a friction modifier additive to prevent chatter under sharp turns. If you're unsure of what type of LSD you have, just go with Genuine Mitsu's LSD oil and you'll be safe all around.
Joel, CA
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Post by Spo on Jan 13, 2005 8:42:27 GMT -5
FRONT AXLE AND REAR AXLE
Limited Slip Differential (Change) M1001007200099
Before changing the rear axle oil, check that there is no oil leakage from the rear axle housing.
Remove the drain plug and drain out the oil.
Replace the oil plug, and then pour new oil in through the filler
hole.
Oil capacity:
<3.0L> 2.6 dm3 (2.8 quarts)
<3.5L> 3.2 dm3 (3.4quarts)
(from the 2003 service manual) it looks rather easy... but it seems like you gotta fill it sideways which could get messy.. i guess you can use a length of rubber hose or a turkey baster either way, you can make a puddle and charge kids $3 to splash around in it...
and remember to dance a mighty fine jig when you are done!
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Post by Mattdogg02 on Jan 13, 2005 9:29:01 GMT -5
I would suggest buying one of the fluid pumps from the local parts store... only like 6 bucks but makes it easier.
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Post by Spo on Jan 13, 2005 12:14:36 GMT -5
FINE! but when you do that, I want you to take some time to think about the children... and their shattered hopes and dreams of becoming... uhhh... slick!  |
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Post by LimitedOThree on Jan 13, 2005 14:14:11 GMT -5
uhm, let me say thisÉ<br>remove the fill plug first!
if you cannot get plug out for some reason and you have already drained the fluid, you are screwed.
top then the bottom. at least that's what she told me (he he)
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Post by tm on Jan 13, 2005 14:26:20 GMT -5
Don't forget to clean the metal shaving off of the magnet.
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Post by motojames on Jan 13, 2005 18:20:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the info everyone. I changed the fluid yesterday it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. ;D
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Post by Mattdogg02 on Jan 14, 2005 10:29:28 GMT -5
I plan on doing it soon also and will write up a DIY for the DIY section.
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Post by CerOf on Jan 19, 2005 22:50:51 GMT -5
It is one of the EASIEST things that people get SERIOUSLY ripped off when done at the dealer or even Jiffy Lube.
yer talk at MOST $36 for 4qts of a full synthetic fluid.
Not counting the time to drink a beer or get the right sockets together, it takes maybe 15 minutes.
I was quoted $60~$90 per axle. I was asking how much at various places to see how much they take people for.
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Post by motojames on Jan 20, 2005 2:53:27 GMT -5
Wow I am glad I did it myself. Grand total $15 for oil and two Sierra Nevada pale ales.
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Post by camaddy on Jan 24, 2005 9:01:22 GMT -5
It's a simple drain and fill. Use the right gear oil according to your manual. Note that 97LSD's require a friction modifier additive to prevent chatter under sharp turns. If you're unsure of what type of LSD you have, just go with Genuine Mitsu's LSD oil and you'll be safe all around. Joel, CA Joel- Do you recommend using a full synthetic rather than regular gear oil for the diffs? My girlfriend has an '00 and I see that you recommend the Mitsu LSD gear oil for the front and rear diff if unsure what type you have....and I am unsure. I was going to change both of them soon and was thinking about using Mobil 1 synthetic- what do you think? Should I just stick with the Mitsu LSD oil? Thanks for any help. Craig |
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