Rear diff oil change question

[Jstcruz]

I searched for as long as I was able to and could not find what I needed.
How many quarts of fluid will the rear end of my 97 Explorer XLT 2wd take? Also, is there anything I need to know or anything I should look for?
Thanks in advance!

 

[deweyville65]

Haynes manual says 5.5-5.8 pints. So, you'll need 3quarts.

 

[swshawaii]

Very important to loosen the fill plug prior to draining.
Owners manual for future reference. (Capacities & Specs)

http://www.motorcraftservice.com/?link=002&urlfile=/pubs/content/~WOVEXP/~MUS~LEN/41/97expog1e.pdf

 

[drdoom]

Take some Bra-Kleen and clean the ABS sensor if it looks dirty. You can see it right there when you have the cover off.

 

[Jstcruz]

Good deal. Thanks guys!

 

[bobflood]

Very important to loosen the fill plug prior to draining.

+1 on this!! Not good to take the back off, drain all the old fluid, and find you can't get the fill plug open to put new fluid in!!!

 

[Explodr94]

Check your parking brake shoes if you have 4 wheel disc brakes. If they need replacing, buy two axle seals and do them at the same time.