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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (1500 with RPO NZZ) , Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement (2500/3500 with RPO NZZ) .
  3. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.
  4. Remove the fill plug.
  5. Fig 1: Front Drive Axle Lubricant Drain Plug
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  6. Remove the drain plug.
  7. Drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.