Vehicle Care 10-25A. Drain PlugB. Fill PlugIf the level is below the bottom ofthe fill plug (B) hole, located on thetransfer case, some lubricant willneed to be added. Add enoughlubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the fill plug (B) hole. Usecare not to overtighten the plug.What to UseRefer to Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11‑12 todetermine what kind of lubricantto use.Front AxleWhen to Check and ChangeLubricantIt is not necessary to regularlycheck front axle fluid unless there isa leak suspected or an unusualnoise is heard. A fluid loss couldindicate a problem. Have itinspected and repaired.How to Check LubricantTo get an accurate reading, thevehicle should be on a levelsurface.A. Fill PlugB. Drain Plug. When the differential is cold, addenough lubricant to raise thelevel from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm(1/8 in) below the fillplug (A) hole.. When the differential is atoperating temperature (warm),add enough lubricant to raise thelevel to the bottom of the fillplug (A) hole.What to UseRefer to Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11‑12 todetermine what kind of lubricantto use.Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularlycheck rear axle fluid unless there isa leak suspected or an unusual
