Rear Cover Help

[Hickrocket1258]

Ok so I have a feeling I know the answer, but I figured I'd ask anyways just to make sure. With the rear on the right which I picked up, there is no hole on the cover to fill the rear end. Is it just a simple cover change? Right now I'm not sure how much gear oil is in there.

 

[pontiacgp]

there is a fill plug on the right side near the axle tube on the front side. Remove the plug to check the oil level. It should be at the top of the bottom of the fill hole

 

[V8 Rumble]

Why not drain it and fill it with fresh diff fluid while it's out then change to the cover with the drain plug.

 

[pontiacgp]

To take out the filler plug I use an old 6" 3/8" extension, first I clean the dirt out of the plug, I put the male side of the extension in and then I take my mallet and hit the extension with a few good shots. That seats the extension and usually loosens up the plug so you can remove it. If that doesn't work a little heat will help. When I put the plug back in I butter the threads with anti seize.