Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
When to Check and Change Lubricant level surface.
If the level
is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See you may need to add
some lubricant.
Part
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to
raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler
How to Check Lubricant plug hole.
When the differential is at operating temperature
(warm), add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the
bottom of the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant
to use. See Part D: Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page
6-15.
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