2 Removing the Existing Differential
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2.1
Vehicle Support
Safely secure the vehicle on a hoist. We recommend supporting
the vehicle on a chassis hoist to keep the differential area at a
convenient working height and to leave the wheels and axles free
to be rotated and removed.
Once supported off the ground, release the parking brake and
leave the vehicle in neutral. Chock the wheels if necessary.
2.2
Differential Fluid Drain
HINT : This is a good time to check for metal particles in
your oil, on your drain plug, or in the bottom of the
housing which may indicate a worn bearing or
differential component.
2.2.1
A
IFS Fluid Drain
Remove any skid plates covering the bottom of the front axle area
and position a fluid drain reservoir under the differential.
Remove the threaded drain plug and completely drain all differential
oil from the housing.
Finger-tighten the drain plug back in to prevent drips during the
removal of the axle assembly.
2.2.2
B
Live Axle Fluid Drain
Clean around the differential cover plate seal to prevent dirt from
entering the differential.
Position a fluid drain reservoir under the differential and loosen all
differential cover plate retaining bolts.
Gently pry the cover plate away from the differential housing to
completely drain all differential fluid.
Once drained, remove the differential cover plate.
