OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Page 26
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For vehicles with LSD axle, add 2 ounces of friction modifier
during refill.
Clean the area around the check and fill plugs. Remove
the check plug. The correct lubricant level is
just
below
the bottom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is to be
added, remove the fill plug and add lubricant using a
funnel. Add lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to seep
from the check plug hole. Install the check plug / fill
plug. In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, a
drain plug is provided at the bottom of the differential
housing.
Fig. 43 Add, Check and Drain Rear Axle Lubricant
AIR CLEANER INSPECTION AND
REPLACEMENT
The air cleaner unit on the vehicle is a dry unit.
Do not
use oil on the filter element or any part of the unit. To
aide installation and sealing, petroleum jelly may be
applied to back side of cover tabs and each side of filter
seal.
Cleaning the Air Filter Element
Do not use compressed air to clean the air filter; doing
so will damage the filter which may result in damage to
the engine.
The air cleaner element is accessible by unsnapping
the clips on the air canister and removing the cover and
air filter element (Ref Fig. 44 on page 26). Clean inside
of cover, canister and dust collector. Install the element
and cover the same way they were removed. Be sure
the positioning arrow on cover is pointing upward and
all clips are fastened securely.
Fig. 44 Air Cleaner
If the element is in acceptable condition, loose dirt may
be removed by tapping the filter lightly
.
Do not use oil on
the filter element or any part of the unit.
SPARK PLUG
Tool List
Qty.
Spark Plug Socket, 13/16” ........................................... 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Plug Gauge, Wire Type ............................................... 1
Anti-seize Compound ................................................ Ar
Torque Wrench, Ft. Lbs. .............................................. 1
Use care not to over-tighten the plug. Over-tightening
can cause damage to the aluminum cylinder head
threads.
Remove and inspect the spark plug at intervals indi-
cated in the Periodic Service Schedule (Ref Fig. 27 on
page 18). Spark plug should be properly gapped.
Tighten to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm) torque.
NOTICE
Drain Plug
Fill / Check Plug
Dust
Collector
Air Cleaner
Cover
Air Cleaner
Canister
Air Filter
Element
