Differential Fluid Change on a Jeep Wrangler JL or Gladiator Axle without Drain Bolts

[@LukeEdward]

Dude. You’re the reason why I serviced my 2018 Pumpkins and X-fer case myself. Thanks for putting these vids out.

[@wayalife]

That is awesome! So glad to hear we've been able to help you out with our videos 😎

[@A-TeamOffRoad]

I’ve done this countless times but yet I’m watching this video completely entertained with some ooooh’s and aaaah’s thrown in there 😂

[@wayalife]

LOL - that's awesome and we really are happy that you can still appreciate this video 😁

[@A-TeamOffRoad]

@@wayalife always! Love the content

[@LGoody9273]

Can anyone else smell the gear oil and the brake cleaner watching this or is it just me? 🤣🤣

[@wayalife]

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[@jaycrane761]

Ya I can

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[@wayalife]

Truly humbled that you would say as much, thank you 😊

[@jrmotorsports5532]

Thanks for sharing. Those oil bags have to be one of the greatest maintenance inventions in the last 20 years, lol.

[@wayalife]

LOL You got that right!

[@MikeHawk-y6u]

Eddie another Academy Award winner!!!!! Haven’t seen you in a while, hope all is well with you and the Mrs’s

[@wayalife]

LOL - you are too kind but we do appreciate it. Also, we do apologize for not posting up as much, life sometimes has a way of keeping you busy with things if you know what I mean.

[@bowstobourbon]

your videos and the way you explain things are always pure perfection. Love it!

[@wayalife]

I truly appreciate your kind words and glad you enjoy the videos

[@kyridgejumper]

Been watching for years and always love how deep in the technical side of things you go especially with sizes and torque specs 🙌

[@wayalife]

Thank you. We're happy that you've been a long time viewer of our videos and can still appreciate them 😊

[@oldasiandude76]

Great video. I feel like I could do my rear diff fluid myself now instead of taking it to a shop and paying too much.

[@wayalife]

I guarantee you that you can 👍

[@Tinker3504]

Those pouches have been a game changer for refills. No more messy pumps like the days of old.

[@wayalife]

They really are awesome 👍🏻

[@tim3212]

You are so awesome! Thanks for doing these videos! Look forward to meeting you on the trail at some point.

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear you can appreciate our videos and yes, it would be great to meet you on the trail someday 😎

[@BobPruett]

I'm new to Jeeps over here in Lyon County and appreciate all of your helpful content. Thank you!

[@wayalife]

No kidding! That's awesome you're so close and happy to hear you find our videos to be helpful 😎

[@curtisjohnson944]

Well I am also in Lyon County. Small world.

[@BobPruett]

Hi neighbor!

[@giolobo942]

Best channel on KZbin, love the videos!

[@wayalife]

Truly humbled that you would say as much, thank you and glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@freedomrevival1375]

Another helpful video. Thank you for sharing! Can you post some brake pad and rotor change videos of JL/JT when have a chance? Thanks!

[@wayalife]

I’ll be sure to get to them when the chance comes up.

[@ranarch]

Always so informative. I will be doing this to my Rubicon soon. Thank you

[@wayalife]

Awesome! Glad we could be of help with our video 😊

[@darrenb3551]

Great video and seriously informative. Thank you

[@wayalife]

You're very welcome, and I'm glad you found the video informative!

[@t.o.f.t.s.]

Love those new squeeze bags of oil. 😃

[@wayalife]

They are awesome 👍

[@saljablo2767]

Awesome video! Favorite on KZbin.

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeepguy2254]

Thanks. Always good videos.

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear you enjoy our videos 😎

[@PuffyDucks]

Thank you for another great (and helpful) video!

[@wayalife]

Really happy to hear you enjoyed our video and found it to be helpful 😎

[@brian2359]

Great video as always!

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donlum9128]

The reusable gasket is good

[@wayalife]

Yes it is and really, about time.

[@kenworth278660]

Lube locker gasket has had them for along time that's what I use on my jk's

[@wayalife]

@@kenworth278660 and now it comes on Jeeps from the factory

[@miketuggle9273]

Well crap, I drilled out a drain hole in my diff to drain it. I wished I thought of what you did. Dang it!

[@Wrangzilla]

Just got back from wheeling Uwharrie and saw a Wayolife sticker in the window at Eldorado Trading post…

[@wayalife]

Very cool 👍

[@aidanmcdonald2695]

I have a 23 JT and don’t have a reusable cover gasket! I’ve been RTVing like a fool. I’ll be going to the parts desk next time I guess!

[@wayalife]

Really? That’s crazy 😮

[@skyepilotte11]

Thx...I think most people don't consider fluid changes in their drive train. They should.

[@wayalife]

I totally agree

[@Chris.freeth]

I love the how to video. Can you make a video if you favorite hard wheeling place other then the rubicon trail

[@wayalife]

As I always like to say, my favorite trail is the one I have yet to run. That said, you can see a bunch of trails that we've run here kzbin.info/aero/PLgwBN5w3KUZzExKdoqFqVnUEv4hZdmo2j Also got a lot of fun stuff here kzbin.info/aero/PLgwBN5w3KUZxlkDtaN4N5lMkI7iH0W5hE

[@OlafKilthau]

Great video

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@daughertypb3663]

Great tutorial, as always. 😎👍

[@wayalife]

Thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful! 😎

[@terryderush2657]

And now we know. Thanks 👍 😊

[@wayalife]

LOL - glad we could share this with you 😊

[@lucasaumondi5709]

HI, I love this video. But, how do you know the correct torque of bolts?

[@wayalife]

They come from the factory service manual but you can see them here as well www.wayalife.com/threads/torque-specs-jl-wrangler-reference-guide.52799/

[@csuengr]

When using RTV, I usually just have to use a prydriver to loosen the cover.

[@wayalife]

It can be tough to get the cover off for sure.

[@toddwaller8951]

Eddie - Great video. What routine maintenance do you recommend we perform, I.e., oil changes, diff fluid changes, etc? I have a 2022 JLU Rubicon which is pretty much stock (no suspension upgrades yet, still running KO2 33). Oh yeah, it’s a manual transmission.

[@wayalife]

Happy to hear you found our video to be useful! Here is a list of recommended maintenance that Jeep lists: www.wayalife.com/threads/jl-stock-tech-specs-index.44166/#post-860681

[@Frostytravels]

Another good one man. Thanks.

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it 😎

[@dawood2u]

Thank you 🙏

[@wayalife]

You’re welcome 😊

[@dawood2u]

Please do the 8-speed transmission next ​🙏 @@wayalife

[@wayalife]

@dawood2u The 8-speed automatic transmission is designed to be "serviceless" as in, it shouldn't need any servicing for the life of your Jeep. This is why it doesn't even come with a dip stick. That said, serviceless to me means at least 100k miles and I'm far from that.

[@dawood2u]

@@wayalife Honestly I am so hesistant in believing what Jeep says. They might be planning to sell me another transmission down the road 😄

[@wayalife]

LOL - call me crazy but I'm gonna trust them.

[@손정민-v8k]

Awesome Outstanding job thanks

[@wayalife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@6burgh4817]

Was that a stock gasket? I have looked for a LubeLocker and no luck. Great video Eddie #JeepWave

[@wayalife]

Yes, the reusable gasket comes from the factory now.

[@6burgh4817]

@@wayalife awesome! Thanks for the quick response! 🤘🙌👌

[@wayalife]

I should note that our first JLUR, a 2018 that we bought as soon as they came out did NOT have the reusable gasket. However, most JL's and JT's should have them.

[@6burgh4817]

@wayalife tracking, I've got a 2024 JLUR and this is on my list of garage maintenance I can complete at home. Good to know I can reuse the stock gasket! Thanks for the video and info! OlllllllO

[@mrjeffry25]

I would love to know from where you get all the torque specs, they are super helpful at least for me I always like to torque to spec. Btw does the 2023 Rubicon JT comes with gasket as well? Thanks in advance.

[@wayalife]

Torque specs can be found here www.wayalife.com/threads/torque-specs-jl-wrangler-reference-guide.52799/ Also, the Gladiator Rubicon that you see in this video came with the gaskets.

[@mrjeffry25]

@@wayalife thanks 🙏 I signed up for the site yesterday I appreciate sharing the link

[@WreckedBrewery]

Another excellent video, and timely in my case! I have a 2024 JL Rubicon with just over 10k miles on it now. I have wheeled it quite a bit this year and have done at least 1 water crossing...nothing too deep but I've seen mud marks on the pumpkin most of the way up. I was wondering the best time to do the 1st diff change. I'm pretty sure the manual trans fluid should be changed at 30k per the manual so I was thinking diffs at the same time, however with the amount of wheeling I've done and maybe there's some break-in material from factory, should I change the diffs at 15k and then again at 30k? I would love to hear your opinion on this. I haven't towed with it yet and I was also thinking to use valvoline 75w140 since that weight is what Dana recommends, not Jeep. I'm pretty sure the 75w85/90 that Jeep wants is for gas mileage. There are so many opinions out there on the forums. Also, did you put any oil on the gasket when re-installing for a good seal? And is the torque settings the same for the factory diff cover? Thank you for these very helpful videos!

[@wayalife]

I would never pretend to know as much or even more than what you can read on a forum but there is no need to service your differential from the factory until 40k miles according to Jeep. There is no break in period on factory gears. Based on what you have been stating, doing a service at 15k-20k wouldn't be a bad idea in my opinion. Yes, the toque value is the same for factory covers and this is because they use the same size bolts. Torque values are always based on bolt grade/size/thread pitch. And, no, I did not apply oil on the gasket before reinstall.

[@WreckedBrewery]

@@wayalife Thanks for your quick reply and very detailed information. I appreciate it. This puts my mind at ease not to rush it if I don't have to. I'm probably going to switch out my diff covers when I do the first gear oil change too. I'm eyeing up the ARB red ones to match my Jeep. I made the assumption that the 40k in the manual was for mainly normal driving with occasional heavy use and I'm of the mindset with oil is cheap engines/gearsets are not. I will probably change it 15-20k just to be safe. Good to know about no break-in period on factory gears. Thanks for your time!

[@trynsurviven2440]

Those old plastic bottles were definitely a pain in the neck.

[@wayalife]

Especially up front trying to work around the tie-rod 👍🏻

[@realbob6669]

Why do you suggest to change oil if going into water. Diff is sealed and breather up in the air.

[@wayalife]

Just going off of experience. In spite of everything that should keep it out, water has a way of getting into things and it's better to be safe than sorry.

[@RPM-yd9it]

Does my 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon need gear oil for LSD?

[@wayalife]

Rubicons have lockers, not LSD

[@RPM-yd9it]

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[@TwistedOff]

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[@scotthannah3012]

What do you do with the old fluid?

[@wayalife]

You can take it to most auto parts stores for recycling

[@braedonsz]

What resource do you use for torque specs?

[@wayalife]

www.wayalife.com/threads/torque-specs-jl-wrangler-reference-guide.52799/

[@rustybonesgarage5026]

Can you tell me what the length and spline count on passenger side gladiator sport s is, can't seem to find that info any where. thanks

[@wayalife]

In regards to what? Axle shafts maybe?

[@rustybonesgarage5026]

@@wayalife yes Sorry. Axle shafts

[@rogue109]

Thanks!

[@wayalife]

You bet! Glad we could share this with you 👍