Front Diff

[Vic1958]

I'm hoping to change my front diff oil before it rains. I've took the bash plate off and I've been trying to find the filler plug for the last 30 minutes to no avail. Can someone direct me to it please?

Facing the front of the car is it on the left or right of the diff? Are there any 'landmarks' to go by? Can it actually be seen/accessed without moving the aircon?

I have read everything on the diff on the forum and have got myself a hoselock - so far though I have nowhere to insert the tube!

[NiftyNev]

It's on the front of the diff. Will try to find a pic unless someone beats me to it.

Nev

[Vic1958]

That will be great Nev

[BUSHWHACKER]

See green line.

[Vic1958]

Brilliant - thanks Nev and Vince.

[Vic1958]

I can see the fill hole at last - and the breather. There's no way I can get to it though. I think I need to remove the aircon condenser. Is it safe to do this without discharging the gas?

[BUSHWHACKER]

You can unbolt it from the chassis, and there should be enough slack/movement in the pipes to enable you to get at the diff bolt, but make sure you support the condenser as it will be heavy as the twin fans are attatched to it.

[Vic1958]

Thanks a lot Vince. I'll be doing that in the morning.

[Fordy]

Vince's reference to the green line is lost! Just lifted this from another thread, nicking your bandwidth Tony

Is the filler plug on the carrier cover part 400 with the big 24mm nut on it, directly under the breather?

[NiftyNev]

Yep, that's it.

Nev

[Fordy]

Great, thanks