Maintenance fluid and filter questions.

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Do yourself a favor and get a transmission pan with drain plug. Makes it much easier to drain and fill again. 6 quarts.

here is the OEM filter

and gasket
Thank you for the links, I have everything ordered. Just waiting for it all to arrive. That trans pan with a drain plug is something I'd definitely look into. Appreciate the help
 
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Can I change the front diff fluid and t-case while the front of the vehicle is on ramps or should it be level as possible?
 

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I just performed all this same maintenance last fall except for the trans service which I paid to have done but now be replacing the valve body and rebuilding the TECHM so please share your experience going though the pan removal! Regarding the other items, I used ramps for the front and then jacked the rear up on jackstands to what appeared to be level. The t-case was easy, drain and fill as was the front diff. The rear diff cover removal went well too and I reused the gasket without any issues or leaks! I also did the power steering fluid replacement as well while I was doing it all. My fluid was pretty dark but no major glistening metal or anything. Plug had some metal on it though but I have no issues noteworthy.
 

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Can I change the front diff fluid and t-case while the front of the vehicle is on ramps or should it be level as possible?
Level for them. There are drain and fill plugs on each. So, if you have the front jacked up, you won't get enough in the t-case on refill and possibly too much in the front diff. 4 jack stands is best if you don't have a lift
 
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