This video guide will show you how to change your differential fluid/ gear oil. Not only that but also clean the inside of the housing and check for damage.

CAUTION: If you have never jacked up your vehicle before, follow this guide.

Strumenti necessariHydraulic Floor JackJack StandOil Drain Pan3/8" Drive Ratchet1/2" SocketHammerRazor BladeDetailing BrushAerosol Brake CleanerPaper TowelsBlack RTV Silicone

ProceduraPasso 1Use a socket wrench or an air gun to remove the bolts from the differential coversourceMake sure to keep the metal tag with the gear ratio and axle type informationsource.
Passo 2Place a bucket under the differentialUse a hammer to tap the cover and let the fluid drain outThen, remove the coversource.
Passo 3While the cover is off, inspect the ring gear, pinion gear, and spider gears for any damage or missing/broken teethsourceMake sure the vehicle is in neutral so you can spin the gearsCheck for metal shavings or sludge at the bottom of the differentialsource.
Passo 4Use brake parts cleaner to clean the inside of the housingWipe it down with paper towels and let it drysource.
Passo 5Clean the cover with brake parts cleaner, both inside and outsideMake sure to remove any old RTV or gasket material from the mating surfacesource.
Passo 6Apply a bead of RTV sealant around the mating surface of the differential cover, making sure to go around each bolt holesourceUse a dry finger to spread the RTV evenly over the surfacesourceLet it sit for a minute to become tacky.
Passo 7Align the cover with the differential housing and press it into placeReinstall the bolts and the metal tag you removed earlier, tightening them in a criss-cross pattern to ensure even pressure on the gasketsource.
Passo 8After letting the RTV dry for a short time, remove the fill plug and fill the differential with gear oil until it starts to spill out of the fill holesourceReplace the fill plug and clean up any excess oil.
Fonte: iFixit

Fonte: iFixit