Front diff fluid

[Super ranger 01]

Ok guys..somebody throw me a bone...ive looked over my front diff in my 2001 4wheel drive to check the fluid...and i cant seem to find a place to check it...just a small tube that looks as if a hose should be attached to it on top of it...thanks for yalls help..ive learned so much here.

 

[adsm08]

You check it at the fill plug. Take the plug out, if fluid runs out there is too much. It you can't stick your pinky in and touch it there isn't enough. Adjust as needed.

 

[RonD]

You have a Dana 35 SLA front axle, info here: https://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/dana_35_sla.shtml

If you scroll down to a disassembled parts drawing, #14 is the fill plug
Drivers side of housing


The fitting at the top should have a hose on it, and a small filter on the end of that hose, its the Vent, end of hose needs to be higher than any expected water crossing height

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

end of hose needs to be higher than any expected water crossing height

And should be U-shaped like a snorkel for when it gets deeper than expected.

 

[Super ranger 01]

Great info...thanks ron