Is there a way to change the rear diff fluid without removing the cover? What fluid is good to use for replacement/ signs of wear and tear etc.....also does anyone know where all grease fittings are I don't wanna miss any. Thanks guys

 

Anybody?

 

You can use a pump if you don't want to remove the cover. Use gear oil 75w90. Will be difficult to see signs of wear and tear if you don't open the cover (metal shavings, etc).

 

if i do it this do i just take the rubber plug out? how hard and what is involved in removing the cover? i would assume that removing the bolts taking the cover off, inspecting, replacing gasket, apply the cover and bolts back into place is all that is involved. is there more to it than this or things i need to pay extra attention to? thanks alot for the input.

 

If you dont know how to take off your dif cover, i suggest making a trip to jiffy lube.

 

Hey now. I was looking mine today while repainting it and was kinda stuck too. Lol

 

Not real sure where in any of post it mentions not being able to take a cover off. Do you know if you use a ratchet or screw driver for that?

 

Yeah. It is a very complicated procedure... Lmao

 

Lol

 

So did jeep change the size of front axles from 98 to 01 I saw a build sheet on a 01 with a d30/ 181mm axle. My 98 build sheet states 230mm front axle but doesn't states what diff it is.

 

1984–1996: Dana 30, High Pinion, Reverse Cut, 27-spline axleshafts (1989 – 1995 : with ABS used 5-297x universal joints, non-ABS had 5-260x universal joints. Certain XJ models were produced with constant-velocity joints instead of universal joints.) 1996–1999: Dana 30, High Pinion, Reverse Cut, 297x/760 universal joint, 27-spline axleshafts. 2000–2001: Dana 30, Low Pinion, Standard Cut, 297x/760 universal joint, 27-spline axleshafts. 1985–2001: Straight non-driven front axle for two-wheel drive only.