Changing the Front Axle Oil (4WD Models)

1. Park vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. Place container under the oil drain location.

3. 
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   Remove differential drain plug (A) to drain oil.

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4. Install and tighten drain plug.

5. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris in oil causes damage. Help prevent contaminants from entering the oil dipstick location. Clean area around dipstick before removing.

   Unscrew dipstick and remove it from the differential housing.

6. Add recommended fluid through the dipstick opening.

7. Wipe dipstick dry with a clean cloth.

8. NOTE: Do not tighten dipstick. Allow threads to rest on top of the dipstick opening.

   Install dipstick.

9. Remove dipstick. Oil level must be to the top of the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.

   • If oil is low, add oil until oil level is to the top of the cross-hatched area on the dipstick.
   
   

10. Install and tighten dipstick.

NOTE: Oil flows slowly through the front axle housing. Check oil level again after the first several operating hours of operation.