Axle Lubricant Change

Fig 1: Rear Axle Lubricant Fill And Drain Plugs

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Ensure the vehicle is in level. Inspect the rear axle for leaks, repair if necessary.
1	Lubricant Fill Plug CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug. Add lubricant until the level is even with the bottom edge of the fill plug opening. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . NOTE: For vehicles with Limited Slip Differentials: Prior to adding the limited slip axle additive, the bottle MUST be shaken vigorously for at least three minutes to mix the additive thoroughly, then immediately poured into the differential. Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
2	Lubricant Drain Plug Tighten 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Ensure the vehicle is in level.
Inspect the rear axle for leaks, repair if necessary.

Lubricant Fill Plug

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug.
Add lubricant until the level is even with the bottom edge of the fill plug opening. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

NOTE:

For vehicles with Limited Slip Differentials: Prior to adding the limited slip axle additive, the bottle MUST be shaken vigorously for at least three minutes to mix the additive thoroughly, then immediately poured into the differential.

Tighten
25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Lubricant Drain Plug
Tighten
25 N.m (18 lb ft)