I am redoing both knuckles on my '77 FJ40. I also decided to crack open the front differential and just check for signs of wear or any breakage. Everything looks good.
Couple questions:
1. The differential fluid was a gray sludge due to leakage of grease from the knuckles into the differential fluid. What is the best way to clean everything out of the axle and off the differential itself? I have just been using a clothes hanger with some lint-free paper towels and rags and running the end up and down the axles.
2. Should I worry about taking apart the differential itself and restoring the pinion? I am still a newb when it comes to this. I figured I would get all the sludge out and then fill it all back up with new diff fluid.
I am attaching a few pics to clarify.
The differential itself looks in good condition. Just need to get it all cleaned off. I removed the old gasket and have a new replacement from CruiserTeq ready to go.
Suggestions on sealant?
While I have it open, just wondering if I should worry about the pinion and do any replacing there?
Thanks in advance.
Couple questions:
1. The differential fluid was a gray sludge due to leakage of grease from the knuckles into the differential fluid. What is the best way to clean everything out of the axle and off the differential itself? I have just been using a clothes hanger with some lint-free paper towels and rags and running the end up and down the axles.
2. Should I worry about taking apart the differential itself and restoring the pinion? I am still a newb when it comes to this. I figured I would get all the sludge out and then fill it all back up with new diff fluid.
I am attaching a few pics to clarify.
The differential itself looks in good condition. Just need to get it all cleaned off. I removed the old gasket and have a new replacement from CruiserTeq ready to go.
Suggestions on sealant?
While I have it open, just wondering if I should worry about the pinion and do any replacing there?
Thanks in advance.