They might have replaced the diff. cover after doing the recall for low fluid from the factory. I've heard of them doing this, but mine has the ZF cover.
They changed them to save on $$. The 2011 Chrysler copied another company design and didn't do it right hence the bearing issue. They never put in the vent holes to - pressure there for losing oil = losing a bearing. Also were not filling the rear diffs all the way.
Hi all,
Great posts of pics.. I was going to attempt to change the rear diff fluid on my 09 Ram 1500. I used to own a 2003 Ram 1500 and it was piece of cake. How does one go about this task now with the sway bar (thingy) in the way??
I would like to drop diff pan and put new permatex seal etc. Thoughts?
There is no difference between your '03 and the '09. The sway bar doesn't really get in the way. You can still slide the factory cover out without removing the sway bar.
I have a 2011 with the no rubber plug diff cover. I called and gave them my vin to see if it is on the list. They said there is no recall. I guess im good to go then?
It might just have been to a certain build period. The late 2011's and 2012's could have been fixed in the factory. I bought mine in Jan 2011 so mine is an early 2011.
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