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Originally Posted by Killer_B Wow, things are moving right along. Last task is to drain and refill the front axle. Pull the center plug, fluid starts to drain through my hand into the pan. Wait a minute, what's this?
Holy crap. There are metal shavings running out all over my hand. It's my right hand. Can I use the camera with my left hand? Not really. But after a few tries, I get a good picture for my buddies on TBN.
This can't be good, can it?
The two outer plugs have no shavings behind them. Only the center plug. I wonder why? The plug itself is not stripped. Hmm. Any thoughts? |
Those metal fragments are drill filings from manufacturing process. This is exactly why it's not good to wait till 200 or 400 hrs to do the first service, ie, to minimize chance of damaging seals and bearings.
You gotta feel good about doing the service at 50 hrs. I know I had peace of mind after doing mine at 50 hrs a couple of mos ago.