question about oil level in rear diff

[wannabeH3]

so after my water fording experience, i checked my rear diff for sludge, and its ok, however isnt oil sposed to come out of the drain hole? the level seemed to be a 1/4 to a 1/2 inch below the hole... also is it just straight 90 weight? tranny fluid looked good too, is there anything on the front that needs to be checked? and where is it?

2) wheel bearings, how bout these? do they need to be repacked after going in water? how do you do it on this guy?

[wannabeH3]

so after my water fording experience, i checked my rear diff for sludge, and its ok, however isnt oil sposed to come out of the drain hole? the level seemed to be a 1/4 to a 1/2 inch below the hole... also is it just straight 90 weight? tranny fluid looked good too, is there anything on the front that needs to be checked? and where is it?

2) wheel bearings, how bout these? do they need to be repacked after going in water? how do you do it on this guy?

[Hummertech]

Wheel bearings do not need to be repacked. These are lubricated by your diff fluid in rear axle. Fluid level should be to bottom of plug. If it's just slightly below, that's fine too, just add some. No it's not straight 90 weight. It's synthetic.

[wannabeH3]

thanks for the info!

[Desert Dan]

What did the diff oil look like?

If it looked greenish and foamy you should drain and flush it?

How deep was the "Fording" depth
no pun intended

[wannabeH3]

naw it was black, not milkshakeish.. the depth, well im not sure.. take a guess: