Was preparing to pull the rear diff cover today and replace the gear oil with Mobil 1 syn. I started with the fill plug, didn't want to get stuck with an empty diff and stuck plug. This thing will not budge. My truck is on the ground, I don't have a lift, and I'm not able to get in the best position to work on this thing.
I was thinking of investing in a electric impact wrench but I'm not sure that will do the trick. I've heard of taking off the ABS sensor and filling from the topside of the pumpkin but my understanding is you have to replace some parts of the sensor. Is that correct?
Is there a trick to break loose the fill plug? Road salt and time have really taken a toll. I have a mechanic close by who I could take it to but I was hoping to do this myself.
I also plan on doing the front diff and transfer case. Not off to a good start.
I was thinking of investing in a electric impact wrench but I'm not sure that will do the trick. I've heard of taking off the ABS sensor and filling from the topside of the pumpkin but my understanding is you have to replace some parts of the sensor. Is that correct?
Is there a trick to break loose the fill plug? Road salt and time have really taken a toll. I have a mechanic close by who I could take it to but I was hoping to do this myself.
I also plan on doing the front diff and transfer case. Not off to a good start.