> I have just drained and cleaned out the rear end on my truck. In
> putting the cover back on, I notice the fill hole is just off the
> (vertical) centerline (CL) of the rear axles. If it is installed in one
> position, the drain would be just below the CL of the axles, whereas
> rotating the cover 1800 would put the fill hole just above the CL of the
> axles. I seem to recall that I took it off with the hole just below the
> CL of the axles. The orientation it is installed in is important
> because it determines the fill level in the differential. Being a 3/4
> ton truck, the rear axles are the full floating type and are lubricated
> by the same fluid as the differential. So, I am curious if the fill
> hole should not be above the CL of the axles rather than below the CL?
> None of the literature that I have show the orientation of the rear
> cover. Can someone back up my thinking with some literature or
> experience?
All the rear axles that I have ever seen have the fill BELOW the axle
centerline. Oil will get to the wheel bearings this way! don't worry
about it.
I dont' have any parts to help with the shocks, sorry!
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Jim
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