Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug.




3. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
4. Remove the rear axle cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
5. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear axle cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) (Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle))Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles) (Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (9.75, 10.5 and 10.75 Inch Axles)) .
2. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants (Fluid Type Specifications) .





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

3. Install the rear axle fill plug.

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

4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.