changing axel oil

[p.o.w van]

i want to service me van which is a 1997 lwb 2.5 non-turbo,im happy with oil and filter,air filter,feul filter well see .

im also going to drain the gearbox and i also want to drain the the axel but i dont think theres a drain plug so how do i go about draining the oil ?

when ive dropped the engine oil i want to replace the sump gasket but fords want silly money for it,is there any cheaper ones available or is it best to get the gasket from fords ?

Many thanks

[MinorMatt]

sump gasket is avaliable from any motor factor cheaper than ford.

To drain the axle oil you have to pull the diff out if its a 5 stud or pull the back cover off its a 6 stud

[p.o.w van]

sump gasket is avaliable from any motor factor cheaper than ford.

To drain the axle oil you have to pull the diff out if its a 5 stud or pull the back cover off its a 6 stud

cheers mate,6 stud as in 6 wheel nuts if thats the case mines a 6 stud,so you just take the cover off the back of the axel i think i can manage that,will this require a replacment gasket.

[angeleye]

what ever car van etc ..when ever changing gearbox or diff oil always make sure you can undo the filler bolt,hex,before you start,you dont want to drain oil and find out you cant fill it back up

[p.o.w van]

what ever car van etc ..when ever changing gearbox or diff oil always make sure you can undo the filler bolt,hex,before you start,you dont want to drain oil and find out you cant fill it back up

top tip mate cheers,im just about to try and find out what size tools ill need b4 i start for the sump plug,gearbox drain and fill plug and also the axle fill plug or does anyone know these off the top of their heads,

[MinorMatt]

G/box fill and drain 8mm allen key

Sump 13mm

Gearbox fill - 1/2 way between 3/8th and 1/2 inch sqaure. I have used a 3/8th drive ratchet with an extension bar

[p.o.w van]

G/box fill and drain 8mm allen key

Sump 13mm

Gearbox fill - 1/2 way between 3/8th and 1/2 inch sqaure. I have used a 3/8th drive ratchet with an extension bar

thankyou,ill have a good route in me toolbox pretty sure ive got all them,cheers.

[MinorMatt]

If the sump bolt has been overtightened it can be a bugger to get off (I have resorted to welding another nut to one in the past!) so try to find a 6 sided socket

[p.o.w van]

If the sump bolt has been overtightened it can be a bugger to get off (I have resorted to welding another nut to one in the past!) so try to find a 6 sided socket

cheers again,i tryed the sump plug last night and came undone easily