TM  10-3930-638-24&P 2-39.   AXLES   AND   DRIVE   SHAFT   ASSEMBLIES   MAINTENANCE   (cont) d. Front and Rear Axle Assemblies (cont). STEP LOCATION ITEM ACTION REMARKS INSPECTION (cont) 3 Differential a. Pinion shaft Inspect Check  for  lubricant  leaks carrier assembly b. Drain and fill plugs Inspect Check for lubricant leaks; tighten drain and/or fill plug if leaks observed SERVICING NOTE Drive vehicle for 10 minutes to warm axle lubricant, park vehicle on  level  surface,  apply  parking  brake,  and  turn  engine  off. NOTE Clean drain and fill plugs and surrounding area before removing. 4 Axle  housing Drain plug Remove Place 5 gallon container under drain plug to drain lubricant into 5 Differential  car- Fill plug Remove rier assembly housing 6 Axle housing Drain plug Install 7 Differential  car- a. Fill plug opening Fill With axle lubricant (refer to current lubri- rier assembly cation order) to fill plug opening housing b. Fill plug 2-248