Removal Procedure

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

Fig 1: Fill Plug

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Remove the fill plug (1).

Fig 2: Axle Drain Plug

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Remove the rear axle drain plug (1).
Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.