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Thanks! That’s definitely moving it along faster. (Ugh. What a PITA this is...)

I removed the fluid and filled it back up and trying to get the trans temp over 195 but it’s taking FOREVER! I know driving it will heat it up faster but isn’t that risky having not checked the level? It’s been running idle for at least 30 min now and still have a ways to go.

Thanks so much! This is a bit confusing though. I need to start the engine and let it come to temp, then turn it off to cool down, then restart it to do the actual check? Is the check plug removed during the initial warm up?

I am getting ready to do my first drain and fill on my 2018 1500. Dropping the pan doesn’t look too bad, but I was thinking about using a fluid extractor. Either way, it looks like a pain to fill since the fill plug is right above the pan and there is no dipstick tube. My main question is do you all go through the specific procedures after refilling it to check the level, or do you just put the same amount of fluid in that came out? I know I need to use the mobile one synthetic blue label.

Thanks. Wouldn’t the yoke slide into the inner part of the seal that I installed or would removing the yoke screw with the new seal?

hi all - I noticed fluid leaking from my rear differential at the pinion a couple weeks ago. I could see a droplet coming from where the drive shaft connects, so I put a brand new OEM pinion seal and nut in and all seemed well until I just looked and saw fluid still leaking with a small puddle on the garage floor. Any thoughts on how it could still be leaking despite having installed a new seal? The install seemed to go shockingly well and I thought I was in the clear. 2018 Sierra 1500 SLT with 55K miles