T-case / rear axle

[chirokj]

Hey guys,

does anyone know of the top of their head what size wrench do i need to drain the transfer case?

also am i just not seeing it or there is no drain plug in the rear diff?

 

[jeepkj02]

The rear axle doesn't have a drain hole. The cover must be remove to drain the fluid. You need to scrape off the old RTV and apply new RTV...another option is to get a paper gasket (I got mine at Advance Auto), or look into a product called LubeLocker. A bit expensive, I haven't tried it, but some people say you can re-use it.

 

[tjkj2002]

T-case needs a 3/8" allen wrench/socket,at least for a '02 it's that size.

 

[chirokj]

Thanks,

ohh yeah...i heard that the front and rear require a different gear oil?

 

[jeepkj02]

You can use 75w90 or 75w140 for a synthetic (if you tow or offroad), or 80w90 if its just a street-only Jeep.

 

[chirokj]

mopar 4+ atf good for the t-case?

 

[jeepkj02]

ATF+4 is the only fluid that can be used in our transfer case. Valvoline makes ATF+4 for about $5/qt. Much cheaper than the Mopar ATF+4 at the dealer.

 

[chirokj]

i think walmart sells mopar ATF for under $5.00

 

[jeepkj02]

Wal-Mart is the devil....

 

[Dave]

i think walmart sells mopar ATF for under $5.00

Also at Advance Auto but I don't recall the price.

Dave

 

[JeepJeepster]

I paid $4.70 at walmart. I believe it was $5.xx at advance auto but they dont have Valvoline or Mopar. My advance only has Castrol ATF+$.