Anything I should know before changing my own rear diff fluid? I figure it's just drain it, fill it right?
I do have a question about the bolt size, does anyone know the size socket I'd need - I just know I don't have anything large enough in my current kit?
I don't think I have an LSD, so regular gear oil would be fine (other Delica site says 80W90 GL-5 oil)?
Plan to document the process so others can see - I know it's pretty straight forward but I know I always like to see someone's step by step when I do something for the first time....
Steve
Re: Chaging rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:06 pm
by miller
Im looking to do this in the near future so a step by step pic guide would be really usefull. I presume its crack the fill plug first then the drain plug ......
Re: Chaging rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:15 pm
by parkside
Yup, you're right...it's very straight forward and if you don't have a limited slip then yes, all you need is GL-5
Jesse Smith
Parkside Automotive
Re: Chaging rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:16 pm
by Golf Cart
Steve,
15/16 inch socket fits the filler plug & drain. I think it equates to either 23 or 24mm (the only 2 I dont have)
Also it would be a good idea to take it for a good run to warm up the fluid before draining
Cheers
Re: Chaging rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:34 pm
by Erebus
You do want to make absolutely sure that you do or don't have an LSD. If you have an LSD and put in normal oil, you will destroy the LSD.
If I remember right (do a search) there is often a sticker on the LSD to indicate such. But I can't remember any details.
Other than that, ya, dead easy. Just have to have the right oil.
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:05 pm
by snelson
ya that LSD sticker has me a little worried-i don't have a sticker, but i'd hate to find out later that the sticker fell off.....wish there was something more permanent to mark the LSD.
Thanks GC for the socket info - heading to canadian tire in the morning first thing.
shoud be interesting as were supposed to get a huge dump of snow tonight!
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:11 pm
by konadog
To find out for sure the type of diff you have jack up the rear end until both wheels are off the deck and turn one. If the other side turns in the same direction it's a LSD; if it turns in the opposite direction its a regular 'ole dif
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:23 pm
by snelson
Ahhh, sweet, thanks Kona.
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:58 pm
by fishslapper
konadog wrote:To find out for sure the type of diff you have jack up the rear end until both wheels are off the deck and turn one. If the other side turns in the same direction it's a LSD; if it turns in the opposite direction its a regular 'ole dif
unless the lsd fried like mine seems to be then it will turn like a regular diff!! i tink the people in japan must not have put the right stuf in because my LSD does not work right. The wheels turn opposite directions !!!
Not to thread jack but can tht be fixed ??
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:40 pm
by Meanman
Yes...pull out the LSD, desmantle, clean, replace clutch pack and springs. Fairly easy, just need to find the corresponding parts for rebuild.
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:22 pm
by CVI
Hi,
Socket size is 24mm. Fluid ....I would use the Penzoil GL5 80W/90 yellow plastic can good for LSD or conventional diff...so you should be safe with it if you're not sure if you have LSD or not. ALso takes about 2 liters.
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 10:20 am
by stever1000
Is the L400 and L300 bolt size the same for the drain and plug?
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:05 pm
by FalcoColumbarius
stever1000 wrote:Is the L400 and L300 bolt size the same for the drain and plug?
Typically I have noticed that although the platforms for the Starwagon and Space Gear are different, a lot of the components used are the same. My guess is the drain bolt on the diff is likely to be the same. Having said that ~ the bolt is easily accessible, not like you have to remove parts to get at it. Why not lie on the ground with a few sockets and try them out until you find the correct one? Then you will know for sure.
I found this on YouTube which you might find of interest:
Another option is to look through the shop manual in the "L400 Dedicated Category Reference Forum".
Falco.
Re: Changing rear diff fluid (help)
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:19 pm
by stever1000
FalcoColumbarius wrote:
stever1000 wrote:Is the L400 and L300 bolt size the same for the drain and plug?
Typically I have noticed that although the platforms for the Starwagon and Space Gear are different, a lot of the components used are the same. My guess is the drain bolt on the diff is likely to be the same. Having said that ~ the bolt is easily accessible, not like you have to remove parts to get at it. Why not lie on the ground with a few sockets and try them out until you find the correct one? Then you will know for sure.
I found this on YouTube which you might find of interest:
Another option is to look through the shop manual in the "L400 Dedicated Category Reference Forum".
Falco.
Thanks, I will watch the video.
The reason why I asked is my socket set only goes up to 21 or 22mm, so I want to make sure I buy the right size for the diff
