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i'm thinking i need to change these fluids since it takes like 10 to 20 seconds to get the front diff unlocked. the rear diff light doesn't even work. and today it actually feels like the front or rear didn't unlock - sorta - since the steering seems stiffer now. all lights are off, tho. steering is just stiff after wheeling a bit just now. man, i dont understand most of the this machine. guess i need to dive into it and do all the fluids and filters - something i've never done.

Suck the sludge out of the reservoir first with the wife's turkey baster. I use a one man bleeder tool able to do the job on my own. Pump the locker until new fluid comes out. I've changed my fluid out every year the lockers are easier to do than the brakes.

xlnt news, erik. will locate a baster that does not come with a wife (way simpler).

OH yeah, meant to caution you on that baster thing.
Get your own for the shop and do not think about using the one from the kitchen...I will never use kitchen stuff again. Really makes the turkey taste funny.

This is all you need, or one similiar-

http://www.expeditionimports.zoovy.com/ ... ducts.html

And 2 quarts of brake fluid to do it right. You will also need some tubing to drain the old fluid out with, and a container. It worked great for me.

Before you procede to make a mess, inspect and replace any rotted rubber elbows or the rubber T piece before using a pressure bleeder