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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.

  3. Object Number: 1199445  Size: SH
  4. Remove the fill plug.

  5. Object Number: 1199411  Size: SH
  6. Remove the drain plug.
  7. Drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1199411  Size: SH
  1. Install the drain plug and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  2. Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.

  3. Object Number: 1199445  Size: SH
  4. Install the fill plug and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
  5. Lower the vehicle.