lightwave
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After reading the thread on gear oil I thought i'd change my rear end.
I had my rear bearings replaced 30,000 miles ago and freightliner changed the rear oil
at the same time. So I felt that it probably isn't needed yet but it was a nice day.
These are the tools I used
1/2 inch Torx socket T70. breaker bar (just in case)
Glass drip coffee pot
turkey baster
SAE 90 gear oil, new fill plug. Gasket( part 1-05103574AA) just in case
Drain plug came off normally
Surprise to find the oil black as coffee. Used the baster to flush the case a few times.No chunks. The same silvery sediment that was in the transmission pan when I changed it.
Only problem was access to flush and add oil. Next time I'll remove the spare tire.
Remember to return the coffee pot and baster to kitchen
I had my rear bearings replaced 30,000 miles ago and freightliner changed the rear oil
at the same time. So I felt that it probably isn't needed yet but it was a nice day.
These are the tools I used
1/2 inch Torx socket T70. breaker bar (just in case)
Glass drip coffee pot
turkey baster
SAE 90 gear oil, new fill plug. Gasket( part 1-05103574AA) just in case
Drain plug came off normally
Surprise to find the oil black as coffee. Used the baster to flush the case a few times.No chunks. The same silvery sediment that was in the transmission pan when I changed it.
Only problem was access to flush and add oil. Next time I'll remove the spare tire.
Remember to return the coffee pot and baster to kitchen
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