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 front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.
4. Remove the fill plug (1).
5. Remove the drain plug (2).
6. Drain the fluid from the front axle differential.

Installation Procedure

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).




1. Install the drain plug (2).

Tighten the drain plug to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).

2. Fill the front differential with lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (Maintenance) and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (Maintenance).
3. Install the fill plug (1).

Tighten the fill plug to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).

4. Install the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Lower the vehicle.