Checking Front Axle Oil Level

1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Remove four bolts and front skid plate from vehicle (if equipped).





3. Remove front axle housing oil level/filler plug from front axle housing.
4. Inspect oil level. Oil level should be even with the bottom of the front axle housing oil level/filler plug hole. If oil level is low and no oil leaks exist, adjust oil level using 80W-90 GL5 lubricant, or equivalent.
5. Install front axle housing oil level/filler plug into front axle housing.
- Tighten front axle housing oil level/filler plug to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Install front skid plate to vehicle; secure with four bolts (if equipped).
- Tighten front skid plate bolts to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Lower vehicle.