| Fig. 1: To check the drive axle oil level, remove the
oil level check plug . . .
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| Fig. 2: . . . if no oil trickles out of the hole, use
your finger to feel for the fluid — it should be at
or just below hole level; if no oil is felt, add oil until it trickles
out of the hole
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| Fig. 3: Rear axle fill plug (B) and drain plug (A)
locations
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| Fig. 4: To change drive axle fluid, loosen the lower
drain bolt . . .
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| Fig. 5: . . . remove the drain bolt and allow to drain
completely . . .
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| Fig. 6: . . . which will take several minutes, due
to the thick nature of the drive axle fluid
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The drive axle fluid level is checked from underneath the truck.
