Lubricant Replacement

Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.





3. Remove the fill plug.





4. Remove the drain plug.
5. Drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the drain plug.

Tighten the drain plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2. Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid.





3. Install the fill plug.

Tighten the fill plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.