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Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN AND REFILL - FRONT

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the differential fill plug.
3. Remove the axle lubricant through the fill opening.
4. If necessary, a cleaning solvent can be injected to remove any contaminants.
5. Remove the cleaning solvent through the fill opening.
6. Refill the differential with axle lubricant meeting API Service GL-5 specification.
7. Install the fill plug and tighten.