Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




2. Remove the front differential carrier shield, if equipped.
3. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.
4. Remove the fill plug (1).
5. Remove the drain plug (2).
6. Drain the fluid from the front axle differential.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.




1. Install the drain plug (2).

Tighten the drain plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

2. Fill the front differential with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.
3. Install the fill plug (1).

Tighten the fill plug to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).

4. Install the front differential carrier shield, if equipped.
5. Lower the vehicle.