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Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET ASTRO
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How do you change the rear and front seals? Is there a oil filler hole on both diffs?
Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 8:35 PM

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Tiny
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Sorry, it's suppose to be a Silverado, not an astro.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 8:38 PM
Tiny
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No there's no oil filter on it that's involved the differentials
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 10:01 PM
Tiny
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There is a 3/8 square plug the is removeable with a rachet. Located on the passenger side of the rear differential. This is where you refill it.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 10:33 PM
Tiny
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On the front differential has 1 too.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 10:36 PM
Tiny
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You got a refill and drain plug-drain it and replenish it and see what happens
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 10:36 PM
Tiny
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Alright, Where can I find a gasket for a Z71? I'm not finding anything really.
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Friday, August 12th, 2011 AT 12:55 AM

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