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- Here I cover the process of How to change differential fluid on a Dana 30 axle. This Dana 30 axle is on a 1994 Jeep Wrangler YJ.
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Cheers for such a great video! Really helped me out. I found a little trick to releasing the cover when rtv has been used. If you remove all the bolts, you can then put the wrench in the filler hole and turn. It'll just turn the cover right off. So no need for chiseling :)
This was not only instructional, it was fun viewing it as well!😊
You have some of the best instructional videos on here.
Excellent! And I will be using those gaskets on my cj5 for sure.
Keep up the good work bro!!
Thanks man! We should colab soon!
Aways use a putty knife I never use a chisel. Love that coffee cup motor oil very nice cup.
Super nice looking gasket when I do my XJ diffs I’ll make sure to buy those gaskets. Great job. I’m going to buy lub-locker gaskets so I have them here and I’ll get the diff fluid too. Thanks for the heads up on gaskets and fluid.
Nice work! I recently did this to my TJ, but decided to implement a small bottle jack to loosen the cover. It worked pretty well.
Humm... didn't think of that. Good idea!
Sounds like that obvious approach you've done before but don't think of it at the time. I've used bottle Jack's for all sorts of weird fixes and saves.
Don't think it would've crossed my mind. Nice.
Dale , I use a putty knife (good grade) just tap it in easy and it does the job and nothing damaged. Regards William
Great video!!! Helpfull and clear!
Thanks
Love your videos . Dale !
- but a chisel ?
Try a painter’s 5-in 1 tool - it’s wide , it’s beveled , and if it’s a quality one piece with the blade extending thru the handle , a hammer can be used to send it home - works like a charm & it won’t mar the surfaces
- just sayin’
Excellent job brother
Thanks!
if you have to use a chisel to remove the cover, try using it on the top. That way if you do damage the surface it wont leak as much (hopefully).
Hey Jeep solid- one idea to get the cover off is to use a bottle jack and a block of wood to push up on the cover to sort of sheer the RTV off. if it won't come off with just the jack, once quite a bit of weight is on it go ahead and give it a few swift blows with a mallet & off it will come. This is a fast superior way in my opinion as it almost completely eliminates the possibility of damaging your housing. Love the YJ!
Huh... That's a great idea, never tried that, but will in the future when faced with the same issue.
Hey Dale! Such great info every time! Always my favorite go-to Jeep page.
Question...are steering knuckles interchangeable on Dana 30s?
Like updating a two-piece 1989 to a solid 1990 version?
Good vid, I like to see others methods and techniques. Only thing I might say/recommend would be,if. Unfortunately the rubber mallet doesn't work. And the chisel or slotted screwdriver is the last resort. To try to break the seal from the top. Or if the center bolt is loose and still in, try to break the cover seal off from the higher side (above the fluid level.) In case one were or might scratch or dent the surface area. It would reduce chances of leaking. Especially if you reused the old cover.
I have a 93 YJ with a 4.0 5 speed I used to be a mechanic but only use ratchets to break something loose nowadays I always use my hammer drill battery-powered for everything 10 times faster Ex Gasser drag racer ex-pro boxer founder of boxing vs UFC and best fight predictor of all times Rocky Esterline just changed my oil today April 17th 2020 but will do my transmission and transfer case and both differentials real soon just checked them today they are full and nice and clean LOL
Your demonstration for removing the diff cover is self proof that agood quality RTV is much much better n solid then paper gaskets against mud, water n vibrations
Great video and I'm definitely getting those gaskets when I change my fluid soon. Dale you need to look into a silicone wedding band. I wear one for work and anytime I'm getting dirty. Save you from damaging your nice ring.
That's a good idea!
You can use a jack on the face of the diff cover to break it loose.
Hey JeepSolid,
Have you taken the diff cover off again and did you re-use the gasket?
Considering purchasing these for my WJ, but want to know if they are reusable or if they leak after the first use.
Thanks,
Tyler
Also if I'm using a chisel or screwdriver on that differential I would do it up high so it will not leak later if it did leak
Hi
Does the tags or the diff covers say something about specification of the gear oils which category, types, numbers are used in there
Dale, how did the lube locker gasket hold up over the long run?
I’m looking for a good torque wrench did not see in description what you used?
What type of brush did you use on the end of your drill to clean the mating surface?
muy buen vídeo está chingon felicidades bien explicado
Gracias
I am also doing my Dana 35 rear, An Amazon seller sent me the gasket folded. Wouldn't that compromise the integrity of the gasket?
I've always used RTV and never had a leak. That lube locker gasket is like the OEM reusable transmission pan gaskets that Ford uses. Makes an easier job for sure.
It’s sure worked well 👍🏼
But Dale always told us to remove the fill plug first?
It looks like you actually had your chisel backwards if you want to prevent damage to the case. A wood chisel like that is designed to run with the "short" side of the bit oriented away from the surface you want to lift. Anything more than a few taps to break it loose and you would likely see the chisel start to gouge the case surface.
Yeah, it was really on there good.
No way!!!! I just bought that same rachet at home Depot yesterday even though I didn't need it cuz I hadn't bought anything else and didn't wanna waste the trip lol! I was having serious buyers remorse at $25 but maybe I'll love it too!
You won't be sorry. It's pretty much my go to ratchet now.
Does this need to be done on all vehicles ?
Can u send me ur old fluid! It looked bran new! Good vid, I will be doing this as soon as I get ur fluid in. 😁
Haha! I know. It looked pretty good, huh.
3:27 rip diff cover.... you werent joking about its on there and you can beat on it all day w the rtv. lol
@3:25 did you put a dent in the differential cover?
Gonna have to try those gaskets in 8,000 miles for sure, way easier.
So much easier! And holding very well.
That oil you drained looked pretty new
Yeah, it was old, but still looked pretty clean.
That oil didn’t look bad at all
Yeah!! I was a little surprised how good it looked coming out too. It was also Red Lines 75w90. Held up really well.
JeepSolid I enjoy your videos brotha, keep up the good work! 👍
If you use a thin flexible scraper not a chisel you run almost no chance of damage
Am I the only one that's never seen diff fluid as clean as what he drained out of that axle save coming from the bottle?
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Your drag link at the pitman arm ball joint doesn't look tight enough, the rubber isn't compressed enough to "balloon out"? Or maybe it's something I don't know about. Are you getting any wobbles?
No wobble, but probably worn out
The gears inside are the same ones used to turn the planets in our solar system.
Is this ur first time changing this ever? Ur personal first diff ever done? Looks like it, does redline watch ur vid before sending u stuff.
Redline actually reached out to me. So, yeah, I guess they like my videos. But wow, this is an old one. Haha
I thought you filled it with 1quart had to be an inch below the full hole of it runs out its too mutc H and can cause deals to leak
Isn't it a bad Idea to spray the inside of your diff with brake cleaner. Won't it leave some kind of chemical that will interfere with the gear oil?
As long as you let it dry, it's fine.
I use the RED LINE 75W -90 GEAR OIL FOR BOTH DANA 35 AND 30? HOW MANY BOTTLE I NEED? I HAVE A JEEP WRANGLER YJ 1994 ....THANK YOU
A little over a bottle and 1/2 each. So I'd say get 4 bottles total. May be able to do it with 3, but could cut it close..
i can use the same oil for dana 30 and 35?
I could smell this video
Man... when I changed my fluid at 30,000 miles and a lot of off-roading and water crossing, the oil was thick and looked like tar 🤣
Was the drive shaft connected when you rotated the carrier?
Yes. It was still connected.
Just put the transfer case in Neutral
I have question I've got an 01 xj with a LP dana 30 and 8.25 I was wondering what type of gear oil you recommend? cause I've been seeing everyone use for both the front and rear 75w-140.
Paint your cover!
Yeah, I should have touched it up.
Any idea why mine wouldn't rotate freely with front shaft connected..?
Is it in 4 wheel drive? This one spins, because the 4x4 activation locks the axle at the CAD housing on the axle. When not activated, the axle spins freely.
Its not in 4x4... had to disconnect front shaft to rotate carrier..
I tried to put t case in neutral but nothing..
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I keep hearing don't use a chisel or screw driver and I keep hearing beating it free doesn't always work.
I've heard some guys using a bottle Jack to push it off. I need to try that.
Put tape on the fill plug lol
You seriously worried about scratching the cover of your differential? Maybe should get a Prius
I’m saying you don’t want to scratch up the mating surface where the gasket goes. Can cause leaks.
I’ve used chisels, screwdrivers, and whatever else I could get my hands on, and I’ve never had a problem. I also use rtv, just extra security.
Are one of those who moved from California to Oregon? Just curious
That ratchet would be considered a “tactical” ratchet and would most likely be illegal here in California 😔
Haha! Most likely
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That putty knife would have been better to use to split the cover instead of that chisel... I use the putty knife all the time, no Issues...
Gear Oil stinks!!!! Literally....
Yeah, I thought of that too. Probably would have served better, but the chisel worked well.
That what she said you know you a box cutter on them don't you play me a lot easier you don't have the Dennis anything
i really like the channel loving the engine build, but this video just was a waste of time.. youve covered it alot and so has everyone who ever made a jeep video... 30k miles change the diff fluid.. thats ludicrous, if its not getting contaminated with water its good for close to the life of the vehicle or atleast the life of the diff bearings.. the oil is virtually good for as long as you could think of driving it just gets ruined by water/metal wear contamination
changing this fluid every 30k is just burning money and wasting time.. use the money to get hub locks so you can disconnect the front driveline from spinning furing daily driving way better investment`
Don't worry, engine rebuild videos are coming soon. Factory service manual recommends changing diff fluid every 30k. I figure the engineers know better than I do.
@@JeepSolid correct 💚 manual doesnt lie most mechanics and dealerships will