Re: changing transfer case oil

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Fri Nov 23 2001 - 09:39:19 EST


"Brandon" <ih8ac@gmx.net> wrote:
: Hi all,

: I want to change the gearlube in both my transfer cases in my '98 DAK 4x4.
: I bought the right stuff (GL5 rated 80W90) and a hand powered pump to remove
: the old stuff (I don't wanna change the seals and take off the covers).

: My question is how do the plugs come out of the cases? After looking around
: under there, it seems like there is a rubber plug about 1/2 way up the cover
: of the differential case. Does that just pull out? I think I can get the
: pump's tube in that hole and pump out the existing fluid.

: Anyone done this and care to impart some advise? Thanks all!

   Yep, that rubber plug is the fill hole. You should be able to pull
it right out. You may need to stick a screwdriver under the lip just
to pry it out enough to grab it.

-- 

-Jon-

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