Removal Procedure

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
Remove the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
Remove the fill plug and the washer.

Fig 1: Removing Fill Plug And Washer
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Remove the drain plug and the washer.
Drain the fluid from the front axle differential.

Fig 2: Removing Drain Plug And Washer

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