Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 9.5 Inch LD Axle

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



3. Remove the fill plug.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the drain plug 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.

Tighten
Tighten the fill plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 8.6 Inch Axle

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



3. Remove the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .

1. Install the rear axle housing cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement .
2. Fill the rear axle housing.

•	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.




3. Install the fill plug.

Tighten
Tighten the fill plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement 9.5 Inch HD Axle

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



2. Remove the rear axle fill plug.



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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




1. Install the rear axle drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the rear axle drain plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

2. Fill the rear axle housing.

•	Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities.

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




3. Install the rear axle fill plug.

Tighten
Tighten the rear axle fill plug to 33 N·m (24 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.