Front Axle - 186FIA: Cover-Differential: Removal: Cover-Differential

Fig 1: Drain Plug

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1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove skid plate.
3. Remove drain plug (2) from housing (3) and drain fluid.
   Fig 2: Drain Trough

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4. Remove oil trough (1) bolt from axle bracket.
5. Remove oil trough nut (2) from differential cover.
   Fig 3: Left Front Axle Bracket

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6. Loosen left front axle bracket bolt (2) at cradle.
7. Remove left front axle bracket (1) bolts from the axle and let bracket hang forward of the axle.
8. Remove vent hose from cover and remove oil trough.
9. Remove differential cover bolts and remove cover.