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 engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Engine Protection Shield Replacement).




3. Remove the fill plug.




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

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the drain plug and the washer.

Tighten the drain plug to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

2. Fill the differential carrier assembly with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (Capacity Specifications) and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (Fluid Type Specifications).




3. Install the fill plug.

Tighten the fill plug to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

4. Install the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Engine Protection Shield Replacement).
5. Lower the vehicle.