Differential Assembly: Service and Repair

STANDARD PROCEDURE - DRAIN AND REFILL




1. Drive the vehicle until the differential lubricant is at the normal operating temperature.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the differential housing fill plug (1).
4. Position a drain pan under the differential housing drain.
5. Remove the differential housing drain plug (2).
6. Drain the differential housing completely.
7. Install the differential housing drain plug (2). Tighten the drain plug to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
8. Fill the rear axle to proper specifications.
9. Install the differential housing fill plug (1). Tighten the fill plug to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).