Front Drive Axle

Front Axle Lubricant Replacement

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Ensure that the vehicle is level.
3. Remove the engine protection shield (EPS), if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement (Engine Shield Replacement).
4. Remove the drain plug.
5. Drain axle fluid into a suitable container.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the drain plug.

Tighten the drain plug to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).

7. Remove the fill plug.
8. Fill the drive axle with the proper fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada) (Maintenance).
9. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (Front Drive Axle).
10. Install the fill plug.

Tighten the fill plug to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).

11. Install the EPS, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement (Engine Shield Replacement).
12. Lower the vehicle.