front diff drain plug o-ring

BodhiBenz1987 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 04, 2013 5:11 pm

I'm in the middle of changing my front diff fluid and have a question. There is an oring on the drain bolt ... I did not see this mentioned in any writeups (or the chilton manual) ... does it need to be replaced? The dealer doesn't have them or keep them in stock, and said he didn't think it's something normally replaced. Just checking. Not that there's much I can do now! It's still soft so I'm guessing it's fine? Also noticed some green stuff on the plug around the head. Do I need to put any kind of threadlocker or sealant on it? All the writeups I've seen just say put them back in and make them snug. That's what I am planning to do but figured I'd doublecheck. Forgive me if this is addressed somewhere ... I'm doing everything on the phone now and it's very hard to search.

Leeann · **Joined:** Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:19 pm **Posts:** 523

I just cleaned the o-ring and the surface under it. Hasn't leaked a drop yet. I didn't put any goop on the fill bolt, either - just cleaned it well and tightened it properly.

Squeeto · **Posted:** Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:21 pm

Try this:
viewtopic.php?f=98&t=65120

BodhiBenz1987 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:19 pm

Squeeto wrote:

Try this:
viewtopic.php?f=98&t=65120

Ah, thanks. I ended up just putting the same one back in, but now that I know what to get I'll swap it on the next change. I just cleaned it up and tightened it snug. So far no leaks, but I'll keep an eye on it.

#2DSL · **Joined:** Sun Nov 18, 2012 11:20 am **Posts:** 7

I just changed oil in my front diff Mopar part number for O-ring is 5066055AA

Squeeto · **Posted:** Thu Sep 12, 2013 3:49 pm

#2DSL wrote:

I just changed oil in my front diff Mopar part number for O-ring is 5066055AA

Good. I will add the information to my post.

front diff drain plug o-ring

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