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 oil pan skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate 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 [1][2]Maintenance. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
3. Install the fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).
4. Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.