Front Drive Axle

Front Axle Lubricant Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Shield Replacement (Shield Replacement).
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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

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