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Old 03-21-2010, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by C Holmes View Post
So as I understand you, the diff oil is different from what is in the boot? How would you get it in there?
Most people change the oil when replacing the boot - obviously. So in that case, the half-shaft is out, old boot taken off, new boot put on. First one side of the boot is clampled down, then the oil is added - pour in the prescribed amount - through the open side. Then clamp down the other end and good to go, sounds easy, huh?

If your half shaft is still in place and you want to replace what has been lost, you might be able to us a turkey baster or some such tool to squirt it back in the higher end. I don't know off the top of my head how much should go in, so I can't really say if you would be able to fully refill this way. Good luck.
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