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Repair and Service Manual
B
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Fig. 2 Checking, Adding or Draining Rear Axle Lubri-
cant
Clean area around check and fill plugs. Remove check
plug (Ref Fig. 2 on page L-2).
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 (SAE 30 oil) using a funnel.
Add lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to seep from
the check plug. Install the check plug and the fill plug. In
the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, a drain
plug is provided at the bottom of the differential housing.
Capacity of axle is 48 oz. (1.4 liters).
Differential Lock Cable Adjustment
Tool List
Qty.
Wrench, 1/2”
.................................................................1
With lever in the unlocked position, loosen jam nuts at
bracket (Ref Fig. 3 on page L-2).
Tighten front jam nut until arm on differential lock unit
begins to pivot.
Back off front jam nut one turn and hold while tightening
rear jam nut.
Rear Axle Removal
Tool List
Qty.
Lug wrench, 3/4”.......................................................... 1
Wheel chocks .............................................................. 1
Jack stands ................................................................. 1
Floor jack‘ .................................................................... 1
Socket, 1 1/8” .............................................................. 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Needle nose pliers....................................................... 1
Socket, 1/4” hex bit...................................................... 1
Socket, 1/2” ................................................................. 1
Wrench, 9/16”.............................................................. 1
Wrench, 1/2”................................................................ 1
Straight blade screwdriver ........................................... 1
Socket, 12 mm ............................................................ 1
Wrench, 1/4”................................................................ 1
Socket, 9/16” ............................................................... 1
Wrench, 3/4”................................................................ 1
Torque wrench, ft. Ibs .................................................. 1
Anti-seize compound................................................ AR
Crowsfoot, 9/16” .......................................................... 1
Torque wrench, in. Ibs. ................................................ 1
Thread locking sealant ............................................. AR
Fig. 3 Differential Lock Cable Adjustment
Remove load bed per BODY AND LOAD BED section.
Drain Plug
Fill / Check Plug
Bracket
Front Jam Nut
Arm on Differential Lock Unit
Rear Jam Nut
Differential Lock Cable
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