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    Rear diff output bearing

    I don't think I am calling it the correct name, but I'm dealing with the bearings that hold the axle shafts coming out of the rear differential. I have one of those bearing that appears to have come apart. There's a significant amount of play in the axle as it comes out of the differential...
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    Front/Rear Differential Fluid Type

    Hi guys, Sorry if this has been asked before but I looked throughout the forums and couldn't seem to find a clear answer. Looking to change the fluid in my 1998 5.0 AWD Limited with close to 250k miles. Not sure what the axle code is. What fluids are recommended, specifically for the front...
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    Rear differential noises

    Hello, I have a 97 ford explorer sport with a 8.8 LS with 410 gears. I was told there was an issue with the rear diff when I bought it. I have taken look at the ring, pinion and spyder gears but everything looks fine. The noise is a loud whining when ever power is to the drive train. When I...
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    Rumble in the back end

    Greetings, I have a 2005 Explorer XLT v6 with Advanced Trac. It started making rumbling noise yesterday on the way home. I took it into a shop I have been using for the last 4 years. They tell me that they are hearing noise from both the transfer case and the rear differential. They are...
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    How to Change Rear Differential Fluid

    Hey Guys, Here is my newest "How To" video, How to Change Rear Differential Fluid. This is definitely some good preventative maintenance at about 100K miles. I will be making a shorter version that goes over the basics. This is the in-depth one. The idea is after watching this video, anyone...
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    How to Change Rear Differential Fluid

    Hey Guys, Here is my newest "How To" video, How to Change Rear Differential Fluid. This is definitely some good preventative maintenance at about 100K miles. I will be making a shorter version that goes over the basics. This is the in-depth one. The idea is after watching this video, anyone...
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    cross pin is causing trouble, please HELP!

    Alright, sooooo today I ran into serious trouble trying to replace my wheel bearings. My diff's cross pin wont come out! I did the standard, -jack up and remove wheels -remove breaks and rotors -remove diff cover, drain -remove diff cross pin retaining bolt(yea, it came out) and...
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    rear diff whining?!?!

    ok so i bought my explorer back in feb and it needed a new transmission in it (136,000km/86,000miles) after installing it (5days ago) i am now driving it everyday but after 80km/h i get a loud whining/rubbling sound from the rear diff, the 4x4 modual is also playing up as i dont have 4x4 low...
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