Drive Axle
CHECK OIL LEVEL
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
Fluid type and capacities are listed in the Lubrication
chapter.
1: Raise the drive wheels off of the ground and
place a drain pan that can hold a minimum of
2-quarts of oil under the transmission level plug.
2: Remove the level plug and lower the drive axle to
the ground over the drain pan.
3: A small amount of oil may come out. This
indicates that the transmission has the correct
amount of oil.
4: If no oil comes out, then it may need to have oil
added; add oil through the open level plug until it
is overflowing out of the hole.
5: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries, remove blocks from behind the
wheels and test drive the vehicle.
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CHANGE OIL
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.
Fluid type and capacities are listed in the lubrication
section in the General Maintenance chapter.
1: Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Place a drain pan that can hold a minimum of
2-quarts of oil under the transmission.
3: Remove the transmission cover plate to drain the
oil.
4: Reinstall the cover plate and remove the level
plug.
5: Add 1-pint (500 ml) of oil through the open level
plug.
6: Lower to the ground over the drain pan and allow
excess to drain.
7: Reinstall the plug.
8: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries, remove blocks from behind the
wheels and test drive the vehicle.
Level Plug
B0-015-00 and MX-016-00
MB-150-03