Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle

Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the engine protection shield.





3. Remove the fill plug.





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

Installation Procedure





1. Install the drain plug and the washer.
Tighten the drain plug to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener in Service Precautions.

2. Fill the differential carrier assembly with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid.





3. Install the fill plug.
Tighten the fill plug to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the engine protection shield.
5. Lower the vehicle.