Lubricant Replacement

Lubricant Change
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the rear axle fill plug.





3. Remove the rear axle housing cover and the gasket (8.6 inch axle only).
3.1. Drain the oil into a suitable container.
3.2. Remove any gasket material from the rear axle housing and/or the rear axle housing cover.





4. Remove the rear axle drain plug (9.5 inch, 10.5 inch axles).
5. Drain the oil into a suitable container.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the rear axle drain plug (9.5 inch, 10.5 inch axles).
Tighten the rear axle drain plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the new rear axle housing gasket and the rear axle housing cover (8.6 inch axle).





3. Install the rear axle housing cover bolts.
Tighten the rear axle housing cover bolts in a crosswise pattern to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
4. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid.





5. Install the rear axle fill plug.
Tighten the rear axle fill plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.