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FRONT CV SHAFT, SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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NOTICE: Check the front differential oil at the Initial
Service and then at regular intervals indicated. See
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on page 166.
Clean the areas around the fill and drain plugs with a
clean rag.
Remove the fill plug and inspect the oil for water or any
other contamination. If the oil is contaminated, it must be
replaced.
Front Differential Oil Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Rag........................................................................... AR
Drain Pan .................................................................... 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Ratchet Extension ....................................................... 1
Hex Bit, 8mm............................................................... 1
1. Clean the areas around the fill and drain plugs with a
clean rag.
2. Place a drain pan under the front differential.
3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the front
differential and allow the oil to drain completely (Ref.
Fig. 19).
4. Install the drain plug.
5. Remove the fill plug.
6. Add oil to full capacity. See RECOMMENDED
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS on page 168.
7. Install the fill plug. Check for leaks.
Front Differential Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Wheel Chocks ............................................................. 4
Floor Jack.................................................................... 1
Jack Stands................................................................. 4
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Socket, 13mm ............................................................. 1
Socket, 14mm ............................................................. 1
Wrench, 13mm ............................................................ 1
Wrench, 14mm ............................................................ 1
Pliers ........................................................................... 1
Screwdriver, Flat Tip, Large......................................... 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs. ................................................ 1
To prevent injury caused by inad-
vertent movement of the differential,
a second person is required to sup-
port and assist in removing the differential.
1. Lift and support the vehicle. See LIFTING THE
VEHICLE on page 13.
2. Remove the front wheel. See Wheel Removal on
page 54.
3. Remove the CV shaft. Refer to CV Shaft Replace-
ment.
4. Remove the vent line (Ref. Fig. 20). Disconnect the
differential power connection.
5. Remove the bolt (1) and nut (2) that secure the prop
shaft to the differential.
6. Remove four bolts (3) that secure the front differen-
tial to the frame. Carefully slide the differential off of
the prop-shaft splines and remove from the vehicle.
7. Installation of the differential (1) is in the reverse
order of removal.
8. Tighten the hardware to the torque values specified
below:
Fig. 20 Front Differential Replacement
Item Torque Specification
1, 2 16 - 22 ft. lbs. (12 - 16 Nm)
3 27 - 31 ft. lbs. (37 - 42 Nm)
Front of Vehicle
3
CV Shaft
Prop
Shaft
Differential
Power Connection
Vent Line
2
1
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