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Rear Drive Axle



Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0/8.6 Inch Axle)

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug.
3. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
4. Remove the rear axle cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6/9.5 in lD axle) (Service and Repair).
5. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the rear axle cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6/9.5 in lD axle) (Service and Repair).
2. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (Capacity Specifications) and Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants (Fluid Type Specifications).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the rear axle fill plug.

Tighten the rear axle fill plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

4. Lower the vehicle.

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