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1998 Ford Explorer Front End

Tiny
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What type of fluid does my front end take? It's making a roaring sound after it warms up and I have replace the fluid with gear oil, is this the right fluid for it?
Thursday, January 15th, 2009 AT 1:34 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
Yes, the front differential takes gear lube, GL5. Has the noise gone away?
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Friday, January 16th, 2009 AT 1:10 PM
Tiny
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No, actually the noise has gotten worse since I added gear oil.
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Friday, January 16th, 2009 AT 8:06 PM
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Hi:
As a result of being low on fluid, it sounds like a bearing has gone bad. Check the front drive shaft where it attaches to the differential and shake it to see if there is play.
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Friday, January 16th, 2009 AT 10:14 PM

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