Superbly detailed answer at http://www.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm
It was an option.
No it will not work.
rear differential is low on fluid replace the fluid in the diff. or if that dont work you may have to replace it
"Snug" will work
The best place to find the diagram for the rear differential on a 2000 GMC Jimmy is at the dealer. The dealer carries diagrams and manuals for all the the repair work.
All Ford Rangers have a rear differential , and if they are 4X4 equipped , a front differential also
The rear differential pertains to a motor vehicle and means the differential that is situated in the final drive of the transmission assembly, found in rear-wheel drive vehicles.
The screwdriver, the spanner and the pliers are some of the tools that are needed to strip down a rear-differential on a L200 4 work. The bolts simply need to be loosened.?æ
The rear differential plug is located on the inside top part of the differential. Where the drive shaft connects.
Differential, with 10.25 ring gear Rear..........7.4 pints Differential, with 8.8 or 9 ring gear Rear..........5.5 pints Differential, Dana 70 HD Rear..........7.4 pints Differential, Dana 60, 61 Rear..........5.9 pints Differential, Dana 70 EX HD Rear..........6.5 pints Differential, Dana 80 Rear..........8.4 pints This link should help if you Identify which you have if you don't already know. http://www.drivetrain.com/rearend.html Hope This Helps.
I have a 2001 Chevy silverado with the 5.3 and im almost positive i have 3.42 gears
rear, most have rear differential