Early fluid changes: differentials, transfer case, manual transmission

[Free2roam]

Keep in mind that the locker sensor magnet will have the same amount on it too. If you notice it takes a while for the lockers to engage or disengage, it’s because of that.

Actually don't notice that at all.....bahaha Sport S Ecodiesel

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[MOJAVEC22]

Oh ya, almost forgot…
While you’re in there with the rear diff cover off, don’t forget to clean off the locker sensor magnet and inspect the sensor for oil intrusion. There’s one Torx screw holding it in place over the magnet. It’s easy to see oil in the sensor through the light coloured housing. If there’s oil in it, you’ll want to do a warranty claim and have the dealership take care of it.

Currently doing mine. Might be a dumb question but is there a torque spec on the torx screw on the locker sensor?

EDIT I just gave it a nice calculated hand tightening . Nice and tight without stripping the head.

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[Maximus Gladius]

Currently doing mine. Might be a dumb question but is there a torque spec on the torx screw on the locker sensor?

EDIT I just gave it a nice calculated hand tightening . Nice and tight without stripping the head.

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I didn’t torque mine to any inch lbs, I just put some red locktite on and just put the screw in with a slight snug at the end. The screw is small and fine thread so I just stopped when it felt right.

 

[MOJAVEC22]

I didn’t torque mine to any inch lbs, I just put some red locktite on and just put the screw in with a slight snug at the end. The screw is small and fine thread so I just stopped when it felt right.

I did the same

 

[Maximus Gladius]

I did the same

Do you have lockers and did you end up inspecting the locker sensor and cleaning the magnet under it? How did it engage before and how does it respond now? Maybe you don’t have lockers so it’s all a moot point.

I haven’t read much at all from others doing this diff maintenance part.

 

[MOJAVEC22]

Do you have lockers and did you end up inspecting the locker sensor and cleaning the magnet under it? How did it engage before and how does it respond now? Maybe you don’t have lockers so it’s all a moot point.

I haven’t read much at all from others doing this diff maintenance part.

I have the rear locker (Mojave). Yup I followed your recommendation I did remove it and cleaned off all the shavings with q-tips. Left it nice and clean on both ends. Honestly I only ever used the locker once before and I haven’t had a chance to engage it since i changed it but I’ll try next time I’m on dirt. Wish I was able to tell the difference but as long as it locks lol

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