1997 Ford Explorer draining diff fluid

1997 FORD EXPLORER
94,900 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUSTINF89
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In my explorer I have a front dana 35 diff and a rear open 3.50 #45 diff. I was wondering if I need gaskets or do these have drain plugs? Thanks.
Apr 17, 2010 at 7:10 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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They need gaskets. THere is a fill plug that is used to fill it, but the gear lube should only be to the bottom of the fill hole. Thus, you can't drain any out.
Apr 23, 2010 at 5:01 PM
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