Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
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.





5. Remove the drain plug.
6. Drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the drain plug.
^ Tighten the drain plug to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the correct fluid. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid and Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants.
3. Install the fill plug.
^ Tighten the fill plug to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).
4. Install the front differential carrier shield, if equipped.
5. Lower the vehicle.