Blackmetal

I just changed the fluid of my front differential and it took almost quart to fill up. Is this normal? I mean I did not even use the whole bottle, there was some left. Anyway the way I did it was as I was filling it it started to ooze out a little and thats when you are suppose to stop right?
Any info would be great cuz tomorrow I start school and I dont what to damage anything.
Oh and why does the old oil smell really awful? It smells like diarrhea!

plac

front ~ 1 quart
rear ~ 2.0 quart

updated after checking my thread..

Mark Doiron

Are you sure about that rear (D44 I assume)?

plac

no, im not sure. i just guessed. its probably more like 2 qt for the D44.

but you can check my thread to confirm if i was close.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...on-2007-Sahara

ronjenx

Here are the factory differential capacities for the JK:

FRONT AXLE ± .03 L (1 oz.)
186 FBI (Model 30) 1.0 L (1.05 qts)
216 FBI (Model 44) 1.3 L (1.35 qts)

REAR AXLE ± .03 L (1 oz.)
198 RBI (Model 35) 1.83 L (1.9 qts)
226 RBI (Model 44) 2.25 L (2.4 qts)

Actual amounts from factory on my vehicle:
Front Dana 44: 44oz (15oz above bottom of fill hole) (1.4 qts)
Rear Dana 44: 72oz (slightly above bottom of fill hole) (2.25 qts)

*Seth*

Why does the rear D44 hold more oil than the front D44?

plac

i wondered that, but didnt feel like asking..

joe002

Because in the front you are only filling the center section, while in the rear to oil goes down the tubes too.

ronjenx

Yes, to lube the axle bearings.

taher2.1

Changed the oil myself for the first time..Rear took 2 qts to fill. Is that Normal of I should put more..