Removal Procedure

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

Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle Fill Plug

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Remove the rear axle fill plug.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Axle Drain Plug

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