2000 Dodge Truck Differential

2000 DODGE TRUCK
65,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KLOFT57
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I was changing my rear wheel speed sensor and a 1/2 " square piece of plastic broke off and fell into the differential. Will this damage anything or should I drain differential fluid and remove plastic?
Jun 17, 2009 at 10:40 AM
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CARADIODOC
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I wouldn't panic. It might get chopped up by the gears, but it won't put up much of a fight. Eventually it will settle down in all the other crud in the bottom of the housing.

caradiodoc
Jun 24, 2009 at 2:31 AM
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