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Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 9.5 Inch LD Axle

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1689710  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the drain plug.

  3. Object Number: 1689720  Size: SH
  4. Remove the fill plug.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1689710  Size: SH
  1. Install the drain plug.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the drain plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  3. Fill the rear drive axle.
  4. • Use the proper fluid, refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
    • For the proper capacity, refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

    Object Number: 1689720  Size: SH
  5. Install the fill plug.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the fill plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 8.6 Inch Axle

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1689720  Size: SH
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the fill plug.

  3. Object Number: 1689173  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1689173  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
  2. Fill the rear axle housing.
  3. • Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
    • For the correct capacity, refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations .

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1689720  Size: SH
  4. Install the fill plug.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the fill plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 9.5 Inch HD Axle

Removal Procedure

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

  2. Object Number: 392774  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear axle fill plug.

  4. Object Number: 390113  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear axle drain plug.
  6. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 390113  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear axle drain plug.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear axle drain plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  3. Fill the rear axle housing.
  4. • Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities.
    • For the correct capacity, refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations.

    Object Number: 392774  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear axle fill plug.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear axle fill plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.