differential

Mike73 · June 8th, 2008, 04:29 AM

My rear end of my Mustang GT '01 sounds really bad. Since one week it makes a noise. I know the best way is to recondition it but I just wanna make sure there's enough oil in it. I don't know how to check the level of it.
Anybody knows how?

Thanks for your help

BREEZY B · June 8th, 2008, 09:08 AM

Theres a plug in the casing you have to take out and then you just stick your finger in the hole and make sure the oil is right at the edge of the hole.

Mike73 · June 8th, 2008, 05:33 PM

I'm not talking about the transmission, it's the rear axle. There's no plug or bolt to take out. This thing is completly closed like I saw.
I really don't know where to look???

White99stang · June 8th, 2008, 05:39 PM

there isn't a drain, you have to remove the cover to get the fluid out. I doubt its a fluid problem though.

SteviGX · June 8th, 2008, 11:20 PM

its on the driveshaft side. at the top. it's a 3/8 square head bolt. just look on the top of the differential

MustangMatt96GT · June 8th, 2008, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by SteviGX

its on the driveshaft side. at the top. it's a 3/8 square head bolt. just look on the top of the differential

Thats the fill point, but like White said, to drain it, you have to pull the rear cover off...

SteviGX · June 8th, 2008, 11:24 PM

yeah. But thats how you can check to see if you have a good amount of fluid. stick your pinky in there and if you get some nice 90W then your good. if not fill it up.

futureMACH1racer · June 8th, 2008, 11:42 PM

Could be the bearings going out.

68 dlxcoupe · June 8th, 2008, 11:56 PM

Tru Trac Time

Modified88Dreamer · June 9th, 2008, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by SteviGX

yeah. But thats how you can check to see if you have a good amount of fluid. stick your pinky in there and if you get some nice 90W then your good. if not fill it up.

+1

June 8th, 2008, 04:29 AM	#1
Mike73 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	differential My rear end of my Mustang GT '01 sounds really bad. Since one week it makes a noise. I know the best way is to recondition it but I just wanna make sure there's enough oil in it. I don't know how to check the level of it. Anybody knows how? Thanks for your help

June 8th, 2008, 09:08 AM	#2
BREEZY B Regular 2011 Mustang GT 12.89@111 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Port Deposit, Maryland Posts: 174 iTrader: 3 reviews	Theres a plug in the casing you have to take out and then you just stick your finger in the hole and make sure the oil is right at the edge of the hole. __________________ 2011 Mustang GT Auto Bone Stock

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White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	there isn't a drain, you have to remove the cover to get the fluid out. I doubt its a fluid problem though. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

June 8th, 2008, 11:20 PM	#5
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 before cams&slicks&gears Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,545 iTrader: 2 reviews	its on the driveshaft side. at the top. it's a 3/8 square head bolt. just look on the top of the differential __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 Just your average 22 year old dumbass If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU

June 8th, 2008, 11:24 PM	#7
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 before cams&slicks&gears Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,545 iTrader: 2 reviews	yeah. But thats how you can check to see if you have a good amount of fluid. stick your pinky in there and if you get some nice 90W then your good. if not fill it up. __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 Just your average 22 year old dumbass If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU

June 8th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#3
Mike73 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm not talking about the transmission, it's the rear axle. There's no plug or bolt to take out. This thing is completly closed like I saw. I really don't know where to look???

June 8th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#8
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June 8th, 2008, 11:56 PM	#9
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