- Durango DEX410/DEX410R - Building the Perfect Diff -
Keeping your diff leak free will keep the amount of track-side maintenance down on your Durango DEX410. Take your time to build your diffs well and they will stay leak free until you need to change / refresh your diff fluid. Here we use Green slime as our ‘Grease’ but any PTFE based grease will keep your seals performing at their best
Prior assembly the differential, check the fitting between outdrive and gear. Due to manufacturing tolerances, you may find some matches. Also, you can grind or file the outdrive's hex to obtain a less press fit assembly.
The Tools for the Job
Smear grease into the recess for the X-Ring
Insert X-Ring into recess
Insert Diff Outdrive
Fit retaining washer
Fit E Clip
Fit gear
Repeat the above steps for the ‘Plastic’ side of the diff
Fill Differential with silicone fluid to here
Assemble both halves and fit screws
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