Not sure if anyone has given a response to this so I will. You don't need
to replace the rubber plugs when changing the diff fluids. The original
ones will work fine. Just wipe them off. I'm not sure if the front and
rear are the same size though.
As for filling level, my manual on my 95 says the same thing as yours.
However, I always fill mine until it starts running out. I haven't had any
problems. This is the way that most people do it I think.
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
>From: "jay & dana" <jay&dana@telus.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: "DML" <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
>Subject: DML: Changing rear & front diffy fluids on a 4x4
>Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 16:33:28 -0800
>
>
>2 questions for those of you that have a 97 4x4 (318, 5 speed) that have
>done this before.
>I'm not use to the rubber plugs in the pumpkins we have now, but I noticed
>on my 97 that the front differential has a plug that seems more flush ( or
>flat ) to the casing than the rear one. When replacing these which I plan
>to do when replacing the fluids with Redline, are they the same piece or
>part # for both? (8.25 rear)
>Second question, my manual says the rear differential should be filled to
>1/4" below bottom of filler hole and the front differential to 3/4" below
>bottom of filler hole. Is this really important? Why can't you just
>refill
>until the fluid stops leaking out then plug it up? If they are slightly
>overfilled there is no seals to blow are there?
>It is advisable to use new rubber plugs when replacing fluids, isn't it, or
>can I still use the original ones?
>
>Thanks in advance for any responses and advice,
>Jay
>
>
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