Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 10.5 Inch Axle

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.



2. Remove the fill plug (1).



3. Remove the rear axle drain plug (1).
4. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the rear axle drain plug and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
2. Fill the rear axle with the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.



3. Install the fill plug and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 8.6 Inch Axle

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
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.
5. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.

1. Install the rear axle cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement.
2. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




3. Install the rear axle fill plug and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 11.5 Inch Axle

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Remove the fill plug.



3. Remove the rear axle drain plug.
4. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
5. Inspect the drain plug for excessive metal particle accumulation. This accumulation is symptomatic of extreme wear.
6. Clean the drain plug.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

1. Install the rear axle drain plug and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
2. Fill the rear axle. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations in Maintenance and Lubrication.



3. Install the fill plug and washer and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 9.5LD Inch Axle

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug.



3. Remove the fill plug.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Install the drain plug and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
2. Fill the rear drive axle.

•	Use the proper fluid, refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities.

•	For the proper capacity, refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.




3. Install the fill plug and tighten to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).
4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.