Rear Differential; Rear Differential Oil Check; Rear Differential Oil Replacement (Upper Chamber); Rear Differential Oil Replacement (Lower Chamber) - Bad Boy Stampede 4x4 Owner's Manual

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AINTENANCE

REAR DIFFERENTIAL

The rear differential has two chambers; top and bottom.
Tools
• ratchet, 3/8"
• socket, 1/2"
• Torx bit, T30
NOTICE: You may choose to remove the truck bed, side panel and/or skid plate for full access to the rear dif-
ferential fill and drain plugs.

Rear Differential Oil Check

NOTICE: Check the rear differential oil in the upper and lower chambers at the Initial Service and then at reg-
ular intervals indicated.
Remove the fill plug and inspect the oil in each chamber for water or any other contamination. If the oil is contami-
nated, it must be replaced.

Rear Differential Oil Replacement (Upper Chamber)

1. Remove the drain plug from the upper chamber of the
differential and allow the oil to drain completely.
2. Install the plug.
3. Remove the fill plug.
4. Add oil to full capacity or until the oil level is 3/8 - 1/2 in.
(10 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the fill hole. See
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on
page 48 for type and capacity.
5. Install the fill plug.

Rear Differential Oil Replacement (Lower Chamber)

NOTICE: The rear differential is shown at right with axle
removed and axle hole plugged.
1. Remove the drain plug from the lower chamber of the
differential and allow the oil to drain completely.
2. Replace the drain plug.
NOTICE: The lower chamber will be filled by adding oil
through the PTO fill plug, and then adding more
oil through the vehicle speed sensor to bring
the level to full capacity.
See RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND FLU-
IDS on page 48 for type and capacity.
3. Remove the fill plug from the PTO (driver side of vehi-
cle).
4. Add oil until it is level with the bottom of the fill plug.
5. Install the fill plug.
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• drain pan
• Allen wrench, 5 mm
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
Fill Plug in PTO
Drain Plug