FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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General Procedure

Axle and Differential Drain and Refill

Special Tools:





Special Tool(s)

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the differential fill plug.
3. Using the oil suction gun, remove the axle lubricant through the fill opening.
4. If necessary, a cleaning solvent can be injected to remove any contaminants. Using the oil suction gun, remove the cleaning solvent.
5. Refill the differential with axle lubricant.
6. Install the fill plug and tighten.