Tools for Changing Rear Differential Fluid

Series Summary

The differential in automobiles is a device that allows wheels to rotate at different rates while channeling the proper amount of force to each one. During a turn, the inner wheel spins faster than the outer one. A functional differential accounts for this difference and allows you to maintain control during a turn. But one that isn't working properly results in unpredictable handling and possibly failure of the entire drive train. And you definitely don't want that to happen!

In this free series of car maintenance videos, an expert mechanic will demonstrate how to change the oil in your rear axle as well as how to change the fluid in your rear differential. He begins with an overview of the tools you will need, then tells you how to loosen the bolts of the rear differential and get to work changing the fluid. You will find out how to locate the fill plug and how to reseal the gasket. Watch this excellent diy car repair video and save money!

Video Transcript

"In this clip, we're going to talk about the proper way to change your oil in you rear differential. In this step, we're going to talk about the tools required in order to properly service your vehicles rear differential. What I have in front of me is a standard metric socket set, magnetic tray with Vise Grips and a razor blade. That's going to work as my gasket scrapper. Drain pain to catch the old contaminated oil. My jack stands and a heavy duty floor jack. These are the tools required in order to properly service your rear differential."