Techniker
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- '93 XLT 4x4
I am planning on replacing the rear differential fluid for a 1993 Ford Explorer 4WD. Since it is RWD most of the time, I am changing the fluid for my friend. To my horror she has informed me that it has never been changed (and the vehicle is at 185,000+ miles). I looked at the Haynes manual and it makes the procedure look simple. I have changed differential fluid before.
However, it appears where my fill plug is located is blocked by the fuel tank with the drive shaft blocking the middle of the differential. I can't even see the fill plug but it was getting dark. It is supposed to be on the driver's side of the differential and on the front facing the drive shaft. This is correct, yes?
Even when I do manage to find it, how on earth do I get at it? There isn't enough clearance in there to do anything and if it is stuck, good luck getting a breaker bar in there.
-Techniker
However, it appears where my fill plug is located is blocked by the fuel tank with the drive shaft blocking the middle of the differential. I can't even see the fill plug but it was getting dark. It is supposed to be on the driver's side of the differential and on the front facing the drive shaft. This is correct, yes?
Even when I do manage to find it, how on earth do I get at it? There isn't enough clearance in there to do anything and if it is stuck, good luck getting a breaker bar in there.
-Techniker