Cleaning spider gears?

[ff2024]

Have a 99 4.0L Supercab 8.8 (i think limited slip can't remember)with 110,000 miles...time to change the differential fluid. My big question is after I take the cover off can I use brake cleaner or something to clean the spider gears? With my luck i just don't want to screw anything up.

Thanks

[4x4junkie]

It shouldn't be necessary to "clean" the spider gears, changing the fluid is all that's required. :icon_thumby:

[martin]

I agree. no need to clean the spider gears but you might want to wipe out the bottom of the case to remove any acumulated sludge that might have formed there.

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

I usually give the housing a good spray out with some brake clean and then some air to dry it before sealing it back up and refilling it.

[michowski]

just take the cover off and let the fluid drain. Wipe away any standing fluid on the bottom on the case and put the cover back on with a new seal. Fill it up and go

[Bent Bolt]

Spray away. Won't hurt anything.