Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the engine front splash shield. Engine Front Splash Shield Replacement (AWD)
Clean any dirt from around the differential fill plug.
- Remove the fill plug (1) from the differential.
- Inspect the gear lubricant level to ensure it is at the bottom of the plug opening.
- Add NEW fluid as necessary.
- Fill the differential with the appropriate synthetic axle lubricant. Approximate Fluid Capacities
- Install the differential fill plug to the differential and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the engine front splash shield. Engine Front Splash Shield Replacement (AWD)
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do NOT overfill the front differential. Overfilling the front differential can cause leakage out the differential housing vent.
CAUTION:
Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .