Differential Fluid Change
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Differential Fluid Change
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty level 1-10: 2
Tools required:
1/2 inch drive
Metric sockets
Replacement washers 90402-PCZ-003, 90401-PCZ-003
Fluid pump
Differential fluid 1 quart
Rags
1. Remove differential fill bolt first, remove washer and replace with
90402-PCZ-003
2. Remove differential drain bolt second, remove washer and replace with
90401-PCZ-003
Inspect drain bolt for shavings and wear on the magnet
Wipe drain bolt and clean magnet
3. Drain old fluid into container
4. Replace drain bolt using 24mm socket and 1/2 inch drive. Torque to 33 lbf-ft
5. Use fluid pump to pump diff fluid of your choice into the pumpkin. The bottom line goes to the fill hole and the top line goes into the bottle of diff fluid
6. Fluid will leak out of fill hole when diff is full
7. Replace fill bolt, torque to 33 lbf-ft
8. Wipe area clean
9. Your done!
Difficulty level 1-10: 2
Tools required:
1/2 inch drive
Metric sockets
Replacement washers 90402-PCZ-003, 90401-PCZ-003
Fluid pump
Differential fluid 1 quart
Rags
1. Remove differential fill bolt first, remove washer and replace with
90402-PCZ-003
2. Remove differential drain bolt second, remove washer and replace with
90401-PCZ-003
Inspect drain bolt for shavings and wear on the magnet
Wipe drain bolt and clean magnet
3. Drain old fluid into container
4. Replace drain bolt using 24mm socket and 1/2 inch drive. Torque to 33 lbf-ft
5. Use fluid pump to pump diff fluid of your choice into the pumpkin. The bottom line goes to the fill hole and the top line goes into the bottle of diff fluid
6. Fluid will leak out of fill hole when diff is full
7. Replace fill bolt, torque to 33 lbf-ft
8. Wipe area clean
9. Your done!
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Originally Posted by shivers,Jan 1 2006, 04:06 PM
Very nice. I will be changing the fluid tomorrow. Where did you pick up the fluid pump?
There are many pumps......I just chose this one cause it works so good.
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My 2000-2005 S2000 Honda Service Manual says the drain plug on the differential need to be torqued to 33 lb ft, same as the fill plug. I changed the fluid out for the first time a couple of days ago.
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Originally Posted by mloomis,Jan 1 2006, 06:13 PM
My 2000-2005 S2000 Honda Service Manual says the drain plug on the differential need to be torqued to 33 lb ft, same as the fill plug. I changed the fluid out for the first time a couple of days ago.
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the spec on both plugs is 33 lb-ft, but as mentioned in the original FAQ, you'll probably have a difficult time fitting your torque wrench and socket between the diff and the beam you see in the pics to remove/replace the fill plug. Because of this, I just use a regular wrench, and tighten the plug with the same force as I did the drain plug. This is not a critical bolt, so better to under tighten, then if it leaks, give it a bit more.
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Originally Posted by Squeezer,Jan 2 2006, 08:15 AM
Nice thinkin' anyway......