DRAIN & REFILL

1. Position the vehicle on a flat surface or raise and safely support the vehicle in a level position.
2. Place a suitable drain pan under the rear axle.

   Fig. 1: Rear axle drain and filler plug locations — AWD models

3. Remove the filler and the drain plugs and allow the oil to drain completely into the pan.
4. Install the drain plug and tighten to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).
5. Refill the rear axle with the proper type and amount of fluid. The level should reach the bottom of the oil filler hole.
6. Install the filler plug and tighten to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).
7. If raised, carefully lower the vehicle.