Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch LD Axle)

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (9.5 Inch LD Axle)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the drain plug.
3. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.




4. Remove the fill plug.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the drain plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).

Note: Add the limited slip axle lubricant additive to the axle before filling the axle with axle lubricant.

2. Fill the axle with limited slip axle lubricant additive and lubricant.

* Use the proper fluid, refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Rear Drive Axle).
* For the proper capacity, refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (Maintenance).




3. Install the fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Lower the vehicle.