How To Change Rear Differential Fluid 00-06 Chevy Suburban
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In the video, 1A Auto shows how to drain, replace, or refill dirty, old, or clogged differential fluid. The video is applicable to the 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, Chevy Suburban, or Tahoe; or GMC Yukon.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
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After watching, one recommendation for anyone taking this on at home, make sure to take off your fill plug before draining. Ensures better flow of drain, and ensure that you can actually fill it back up
Bingo. I took the cover off and then realized I couldn’t get the fill plug off on the top. Stripped the square head.
@@brianlee107 hey i am dealing with the same problem, what did you end up doing?
You guys are the best,hands down and second to none.Your videos are spot on and help a ton of shade tree mechanics save a lot of money.Keep up the good work.
+Bill s Thanks for watching. Have a great day! 1aauto.com?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
I don't know about that one have u seen Chris fix? He's the man with the master plan
VERY IMPORTANT!!! Loosen up the fill plug FIRST!!!!!
Thanks for the comments and for checking us out! +RTD
Very important to understand what he said lol 😆😄😂😅🤣🙌
Unless you had to open the full plug to see if the differential even had any thing in it scaryyy,...!
Vehicles up north sure do rust big time. Don't have to deal with that in Texas. Thanks for the video
Oh it's brutal. Once had a gas tank fall right off of a pickup I owned due to how badly rusted the retaining straps were. It's relentless. Anyway, thanks for checking out the videos! Buy your auto parts from 1AAuto.com?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
1A Auto Parts after watching your video and changing my diff fluid and gasket I noticed two small areas not connected to the bolt holes were it appeared to be weeping fluid - best way to describe it. Is seepage through the diff cover something you have seen? I covered the two half inch lines with JB Weld which I think will fix that. However I also have some other webpage from back area - not coming from pinion or vent hole areas. Vent is also clear. Very small but wet nonetheless. Is there some other explanation or area I am missing? Hate doing job and having this very small leakage! 212k mile Suburban. Great video. Thanks
Love the Pontiac signs you have in the background. Great video!
@Sacha Parris You may want to check the transmission fluid level, and also the color of it to see if it's discolored and needs to be changed. If this is fine, also check the U Joints in the drive shaft to see if there's any play in them, which could also be creating this sound. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
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Tip....don't pry it off from the bottom, it can cause leaks if you bend it out of shape. Pry off from the top above the fill level.
+HoopUnit777 Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Very good tip!
I watch 3 videos on this and yours was the best. Remember to clean the fill area first and to remove the fill bolt. If you can't get it off and there is no fluid it will be costly.
Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Need to put the parts you use in the description, would make it so much easier, and more promising to use the exact same part you did.
+Matt Kroesing The majority of our video do include a link in the description to the auto parts that we carry. Thank you for visiting us on RUclips. 1aauto.com
You guys are awesome!
Informative and thorough,
Makes my life easier! Thanks.
Thanks guys y’all are very knowledgeable,I appreciate ALL of the videos.
Thanks for the video... I have in Nicaragua a chevrolet Suburban LTD 2500 MODEL 2000 V8
I like your videos ....From Norway, Scandinavia
Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Please let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
What kind of gear oil was used?
What can you do if there's no drain or fill plugs? There is what I assume to be a breather tube coming out of the top slightly behind the brake line holder, but that seems hardly like the place to fill it from, plus how would I check the level....Any Ideas? Maybe buying a new cover with a fill plug at least? Working on an 03 GMC Yukon XL.
Does the 75w90 have to come with limited slip additives in it? Or can I use regular 75w90?
What's the longest someone's Gone without changing the differential fluid? I feel like this is one of the fluids on a vehicle that can last the longest. I wish GM would have made a drain plug for them to make it easier to change.
I knew I went long enough on a previous vehicle that once it was flushed, I gained 1-1.5 MPG immediately. Did one again today and taking off the old gasket material took 75% of the time or more (like an hour). The rest was a cake walk by comparison.
I have a 2001 Silverado stepside 5.3L and I just changed my front differential oil yesterday cause it started making a huge thumping noise so I knew I had chunks of metal going through the gears. so I changed it yesterday and it resolved the noises 100%. And I've never changed the rear diff oil but I do check it every 10 - 12 months and top it off if I need to because I know I have a leak on that casing.
Can you get one of those polishing discs for a drill so take off the old gasket
what type of fluid do you use? is it 75w90 synthetic or synthetic blend?
If you’re only trying to do a fluid change, make sure the fill plug is not frozen before draining the fluid. A lot of times that fill but is completely frozen. Once you drain it, you can’t fill it back up without doing this whole service.
Very good video. Thank you! Perhaps you can answer this question: I have a 2002 2WD TrailBlazer and was wondering if there's a DRAIN PLUG for the sole rear differential?
I have seeing some vehicles has drained plug but some don't have. That means you have to take off the cover off just like my Silverado 06 4.3l. And from there check your manual vehicle
I have aleaking rear dif and an intermittent transmission slip where it goes down into 1st gear after awhile
7:42 My manual says that it has to be 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch below the fill hole. Not sure if the manual you have say different. This is on a 2006 Silverado 1500 series.
+Google Reviewer Thank you for checking us out, and the information. We use a separate automotive program to provide our instructions, but you should always follow an OEM service manual if available. 1aauto.com
Mines says the same and that's what I went with. As a matter of fact if you look in the blue tab above the fill plug (if not worn) it states not to go 40mm to the fill plug and I have a 2000 Tahoe 4x4.
True statement. I read my blue tag says 15-40mm below. When mine came back from repair shop, I added 0.5 quart (460 grams) to make it full. Now I need to drain it out...... jack the vehicle up with drain plug open or my pinion seal might blow out again
Do you sell the bolts for differential? 14 bolts 2006 Duramax HD
The only reason I watched the video was to see what kind of fluid you used. That info could've been helpful
Read the owners manual for info
I suspect its Synthetic
Same
Owners manual just says to have it serviced by an authorized dealer.
Same here.
TowerMonkey614 it was apple juice
Very informative and detailed, thanks...
PB blaster is a big help
I was doing the rear differential fluid change only on my 2002 chevy Tahoe after I drain the fluid I tried to put back the drain plug I noticed the drain plug turned twice & then fall out. I checked the treads on the drain plug & they look good but in the drain hole were stripped just at the first couple treads.
Is there anyway I can fix that without it being too expensive & not make it worse?
My repair manual says something about filling it up 5/8 from the fill hole but i see everyone else do it till it spills out.. Does it really matter that much?
+MacAaroni Thanks for checking us out! You should follow the owners manual in regards to your particular vehicle in regards to fluids as there is a small variance from year and model
Mine too and that is what I'm trying to figure out. What did you end up doing?
I have a 01 Suburb, 4x4
So I’m going to be tackling this project soon. I noticed that you carry the differential cover and gasket. Do you also sell the replacement bolts? I searched your site under rear differential, but did not see the bolts. Thanks!
My 2005 Chevy avalanche, has trouble getting going in reverse when it’s cold outside, I really have to push on the gas to get it moving, almost like something is locked up. Was wondering if the rear diff is going bad, I just put a new transmission in not too long ago.
I was told never use a gasket and RTV together.
I always just used straight hi temp gasket maker, without a gasket, and it seals fine.
why not?
@@dannyboyrides4507 because you’re creating double the failure points.
@@BrokenRRT that's why you use a very small amount, basically just enough to slightly saturate the fibers of the gasket. Supposed to just reinforce the gasket, not make 2-3 separate gaskate surfaces.
Does the new differential cover come with new bolts?
Really appreciate your videos.
I love this channel.
+Josh Christian Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
+Josh Christian Thanks so much for the feedback!
do they make a rear differential without the drain plug? I can't find one on mine.
very good job
About how many quarts of oil for the diff on a 2003 chevy suburban 1500?
1
Is there any difference in servicing an AWD 2004 suburban, vs. a 4wd? Mine doesn’t have 2WD option. Thx.
I thank the Lord every day I don’t live in the rust belt!
Hey just wondering what diff. fluid you used. I was planning on using 75-w90 synth. gear oil for front and back, what do you think
+Randy Nystrom We actually made this video a couple years ago, so I'm not sure what fluid we used at the time. The best thing to do is to check your owner's manual for the proper fluid type and specification. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
had mine done on a 03 a couple weeks ago and we used synthetic and i believe the book says synthetic on the rear and non synthetic on the front diff for the 4x4
Exactly what is spec Randy. Mobil One or any comparable.
I.d like to know as well
He used 80w-90 in the video
great video, thank you for doing them and posting them. can u guys plus tell me what type of differential oil u guys used?? I hear is different for the front and rear. I have a 05 Chevy tahoe, 5.3L engine. 4x4. thanks
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When I changed mine and when I tighten the fill plug their are threads of the fill plug still sticking out but the plug its self is tightened to spec. Just wondering if it's suppose to stick off so much
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So what fluid do you use, 90 weight, and about how much does it hold. Looks like you used less than a quarter, I figured it would hold more
I have a loud clicking noise when I back up. Do you know what the problem could be?
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Might need a limited sip additive for the rear
I’m going to do this on my 04 Silverado
Always check your manual for fluid specs and capacities
+Brad Shelledy Thanks for the feedback!
For safety reasons, you might want to dress that chisel . And thank you for your video
What gear lube do you use , reason for watching video
Hello I have a 02 suburban I just received mines,the magnet that’s inside the cover it’s just magnet to one side should I leave it there or does it have to be over the plug
+Joshua Munoz As long as the magnet is secured to the cover it shouldn't matter if it is around the drain plug or elsewhere! 1aauto.com
what would happen if i fill to the edge of the fill plug, rather than 5/8's to 1- 5/8's below the plug.....is it really an issue ? it's not like the dif is under pressure or anything.
The service manual (and a factory tag on the diff that says warning...) says to fill mine 40mm below fill hole when using synthetic lube. Many if not most ofthe available lubs are synthetic. I understand where your question is coming from. No answers, of course.
how many bottles of oil did you use for this job??
+Rafael Aguilar Thank you for checking us out. We do not have the exact amount of oil we used, but you should refer to a manual or dealer specifications for the exact amount on your vehicle. 1aauto.com
Did you ever figure it out? I just put in 1 gallon and can not feel the level. How much did you use?
You listed all parts used except the Gasket seal.
Need to order that since the One the auto stores carried . Isn’t the right one
Do you recommend cleaning the inside of the differential? And if so, is brake clean safe? Thanks.
I'm curious too is it OK to clean it that way?
Filler plug first. That would suck if you find out later than you can't put fluid in it
BOLT Torque on another website says 30 #. Do you have a reputable source of your info?
Make sure you can get the fill plug out before you drain the diff. Otherwise you'll have a bad day
+lethalbrag Thanks for the feedback!
Does this differential fluid have a number to it?
How many quarts of oil it takes?
what did you put on the new diff cover before you put the gasket on?? I think you said RTD??
rtv
Okay...I'm going in.
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7:13 - How to murder a ratchet. Pro tip: use a small flat blade screwdriver to quickly scrape out the rust & dirt instead ; )
+jrb982 Thanks for the tip!
And IF you're going to hammer a tool into the hole, hammer a cheap extension in there lol
hi can I swap a rear differential from a suburban into a Chevy avalanche
User friendly video as always
Are you sure its 15ft lbs torque for bolts? Im reading online its 30ft lbs...
+Roy Loera Yes it should be 30 ft lb for the model detailed in this video! 1aauto.com
Roy Loera I did mine at 30 and draing plug at 45
Are the drain and fill plugs the same size? It's weird that I can't find a fill plug to purchase in any store (mines stripped) but I see many drain plugs.
I have an 01 Chevy Silverado step side 5.3L 4 wheel drive and no my fill and drain plugs are different sizes. Fill plug was a 15 mm and the drain plug is a 14 mm.
Did he say 15 ft lbs or torque? I’ve watched a few videos and they all differ from 15 to 35 ft lbs of torque and now I’m confused
thank you
Another great video from 1A Auto! Question: I have an 8.5, 10 bolt rear differential cover, and I wanted to know the exact size and dimensions for the 10 bolts on the rear differential, in order to replace old bolts with new ones? Thanks.
Thank you for watching. I do not know the exact size of the bolts. I would remove one and measure it up or take it with you to the hard ware store to match up.Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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I did this and didnt leave the sealant on for an hour i skipped that step i just torqued it down and left should i be worried?
No.
This may sound like a stupid question, but my husband wanted to know what the purpose of the magnet is for?
Due to normal wear and tear, differential oil may contain small metal particles. The magnet holds these particles to keep them from circulating through vital components.
Laura Pominski magnet collects metal dust.
Metal dust from the grinding of the gears.
To collect any metal particles that may be floating around in the fluid.
It is so that the metal shavings does not get into the differential components. Just like how some oil pans has drain plugs with Magnetic tips.
1AAuto should do a project car with all their parts, videos included.
Question. Why buy a new cover?
How many quarts of gear oil were required to refill the differential?
Fill it , till it pours out of the drain
The part store said that my '01 Chevy 5.3L would require 1.8L to fill. So of course I bought 2 bottles. But then I went back to the store and bought a 3rd so I could keep drain plug off and pour some fresh oil through it.
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Yes, that's the "official" answer but they need to know how many bottles to purchase to begin with.
Why take the cover off? There's a fill hole and drain hole right?
+Google Reviewer Thank you for checking us out. This would be done if the drain hole is clogged and no fluid is drained when unbolting it. 1aauto.com
Google Reviewer to clean the magnet inside the cover
Good point!
I would like to add that a medium strength lock tight should be applied to the bolts at reassemble.
Awesome. Video
Not 15. It's 30 lb ft torque specs according to AllData...all axles.
how about a rough guess of how many bottles I'd need for a 2000 Cadillac Escalade.
My Silverado held just over 2 qts. If you're doing the rear, may as well do the front. (If yours is 4wd)
How often should this be changed ?
Probably good to do it every 50-75k
Thanks for the video man
What is the name of the bar that goes from side to side in front the differential plate?
+Jaime Rivera It sounds like you are referring to the sway bar. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
Jaime Rivera That's the "sway bar" or anti-roll bar. They are used mostly on Tahoes and Suburbans because the are top heavy and the bar helps to limit the body roll on turns.
Did this today on my 98 tahoe. The previous person that took off the diff cover did a shady job. No rtv at all. The gasket fell right off the differential and cover. Lol! Only reason i did this was because it was leaking... Do NOT use synthetic gear oil as this will eat away at the rtv!
+repeatman Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com
Is gear oil the same thing as differential fluid?
+Badboyz Fitness Yes, Just make sure that it is the correct weight gear oil for your application. Hope this helps you out.
Mine has a drain plug instead of magnet
hi there ( i have a 02 chevy suburban 1500 and it only has 920000km ( sorry im in canada ) but its making a weird kinda kocking sound when i put it in drive or i stop and put it in reverse for backing up it makes a clonking noise ( metal sound from underneath ) u think its a question of fixing something or maybe changing the dif oil ? thanks for replying love your videos big help :) cheers from Saskatchewan
Sounds like U-Joints. Mine went bad with that kind of mileage
Change the fluid.
Possible bad U-Joint.
I have the same problem with my 02 suburban
Sacha Parris did you ever figure it out? Mine does the same.
Whats a Rear Differential do ?to the car ?
The rear differential has two jobs. First, it gets power from the driveshaft, and uses a system of gears to send power to the axles and on to the wheels. The gear system is set up so that the wheels can spin at slightly different speeds. Allowing that wheel speed difference is the differential's other job, and the reason it's called the differential. You want the wheels to be able to turn at different speeds, because in a turn, the inside wheel (for example, the left wheel in a left turn), doesn't cover as much distance as the outside wheel. Hope that helps. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
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Got to the part where, you'd start torquing the bolts 15 ft. Lbs. And completely snapped the bolt head off! DON'T TORQUE TO 15 FT. LBS.!
15 foot pounds is not a whole lot and very reasonable for this application.
Ya 15ft/lbs is nothing lol, I could torque to that spec with the torque wrench in my 5 year old kids hand
Need torque those bolts 30 ft lbs
The moment you buy a vehicle buy a Haynes manual or something
Does anyone know how much fluid you need? I just put in 1 gallon, and cannot feel the level. Should I keep adding?
Add until a little flows out of the hole.
1 gallon, jeez lol. Should only be like 2 quarts or so. Did you get it figured out?
I put it 1 full gallon in a 01 suburban RWD after having it drain all the way for three full days. I would venture to say if it was not completely drained it would have taken approx. 3 quarts.
Can’t wait
Did all that work and cant even loosen the fill plug 🤦🏾♂️
That's why you try that first. If you can't get it out, the job STOPS there.
I dont have a drain plug😭😭
Rick V same here
Easy for you u have a lift ! 🙃
Thank you