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Jeep Wrangler JK
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<blockquote data-quote="ScepterToad" data-source="post: 461567" data-attributes="member: 25142"><p>Finally got the front driveshaft back in and my first oil change since owning the Jeep. Oil change went really easy. No major issues. I did go with Mobil 1 oil and filter. For whatever reason, I prefer Mobil 1 oil and use it in the gas cars. Mobil Delvac 1500 Super in the diesels. I did confirm on the packaging that it conforms to the manufacturer recommended MS-6395. 6 quarts out, 6 back in. Easy.</p><p></p><p>On to the driveshaft. Firstly, I should have chased the holes in the flange on the transfer case with a tap. I didn't, and I paid for it. Second, I didn't think to break out the ball end 3/8" drive allen stocks I have sitting right in the toolbox. Bonehead moves for sure. </p><p></p><p>I basically set the driveshaft in place, rested the front portion on a jack stand at a height that I could easily get to the bolts (flat), and eased each one in. The Rzeppa joint is a good one for sure. The problem is, the bolts are pretty tight in there and there's not a lot of room to get even a regular length (short) allen socket in there. They rub on the flange. Dumb. </p><p></p><p>Once I got one bolt started, I basically just went around and tightened each one a little at a time until the joint was fully seated in the flange. From there, I grabbed my torque wrench. Unfortunately, I couldn't get it to break over and felt that I was overtightening the bolts. So I stopped and left it as is. I'll go back after a few days of driving and make sure all is still tight. For now, no noise or vibration, so I'm calling it good. That same torque wrench worked just fine for the oil filter cap, so who knows.</p><p></p><p>Only thing left to do before winter is a transmission fluid and filter change and then throw the hard top back on. I doubt I'll get more than a few more days left in the season to have the top down. Certainly won't get the doors off I don't think. Though, I will probably pull them, lube the pins, install and put the bottom bolts back in. Not that I really need them, but I don't want salt and crap getting in there. </p><p></p><p>That reminds mem still have to power wash the undercarriage and treat with woolwax. I ordered 6 can's off of amazon a few weeks ago. Have to keep the salt out! I suppose the projects never end!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ScepterToad, post: 461567, member: 25142"] Finally got the front driveshaft back in and my first oil change since owning the Jeep. Oil change went really easy. No major issues. I did go with Mobil 1 oil and filter. For whatever reason, I prefer Mobil 1 oil and use it in the gas cars. Mobil Delvac 1500 Super in the diesels. I did confirm on the packaging that it conforms to the manufacturer recommended MS-6395. 6 quarts out, 6 back in. Easy. On to the driveshaft. Firstly, I should have chased the holes in the flange on the transfer case with a tap. I didn't, and I paid for it. Second, I didn't think to break out the ball end 3/8" drive allen stocks I have sitting right in the toolbox. Bonehead moves for sure. I basically set the driveshaft in place, rested the front portion on a jack stand at a height that I could easily get to the bolts (flat), and eased each one in. The Rzeppa joint is a good one for sure. The problem is, the bolts are pretty tight in there and there's not a lot of room to get even a regular length (short) allen socket in there. They rub on the flange. Dumb. Once I got one bolt started, I basically just went around and tightened each one a little at a time until the joint was fully seated in the flange. From there, I grabbed my torque wrench. Unfortunately, I couldn't get it to break over and felt that I was overtightening the bolts. So I stopped and left it as is. I'll go back after a few days of driving and make sure all is still tight. For now, no noise or vibration, so I'm calling it good. That same torque wrench worked just fine for the oil filter cap, so who knows. Only thing left to do before winter is a transmission fluid and filter change and then throw the hard top back on. I doubt I'll get more than a few more days left in the season to have the top down. Certainly won't get the doors off I don't think. Though, I will probably pull them, lube the pins, install and put the bottom bolts back in. Not that I really need them, but I don't want salt and crap getting in there. That reminds mem still have to power wash the undercarriage and treat with woolwax. I ordered 6 can's off of amazon a few weeks ago. Have to keep the salt out! I suppose the projects never end! [/QUOTE]
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