Front Diff. Fluid check...how the heck to reach up and check or add

[JayRamb]

I am needing some quick tips on how the heck to check and/or add the front differential fluid. I don't have any leaks. I sure would like to change it out...siphon or something. I am not sure if there is 'shortcut' or 'way' to do this easier! Advice please...How did you do it!

[Mernsy]

Neither manual goes into it very deeply. It says to remove the cover to drain, then use a new gasket. When the flyuid is level with the fill hole it's full.

You might have better luck with a siphon bottle thingy.

[eaglefreek]

I honestly don't see how it is possible without removing the differential.

[Amc1320]

I'm not sure it's possible without dropping it down off the engine

But, if you had one that had the front axle switch I suppose you could remove the selector, and jack it up on the drivers side to remove the fluid and then fill it back up?

Sounds silly when I say it, lol, but it's a thought

But when I took my selector off it dribbled a little, so I added some before I put it back on.

[JayRamb]

Grrr...dang design. Just irritates me that I can't check it even!  I guess I will have to hire a child with small hands huh?! LOL