Preliminary Procedure Raise the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle. | |
1 | Rear Differential Fill Plug Caution:Refer toFastener Caution. Tip: The fluid level should be level with the bottom of thethreads of the fill hole.If the fluid level is low, refer toDifferential Oil Replacementfor the proper fillinstructions and type of fluid.Tighten39-Y(29-lb-ft) |
Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection Engine Lubrication Oil Sump/Pan
Clean the oil pan mating surface.Clean the oil pan-(1). Remove all the sludge andthe oil deposits.Inspect the threads for the engine oil drain plug.Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and thetransmission mounting points.Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact orflying r ...