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Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the engine front splash shield. Engine Front Splash Shield Replacement (AWD)
  3. GM5344065Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Clean any dirt from around the differential fill plug.

  4. Remove the fill plug (1) from the differential.
    5. NOTE:

    Do NOT overfill the front differential. Overfilling the front differential can cause leakage out the differential housing vent.

  5. Inspect the gear lubricant level to ensure it is at the bottom of the plug opening.
  6. Add NEW fluid as necessary.
  7. Fill the differential with the appropriate synthetic axle lubricant. Approximate Fluid Capacities 
    8. CAUTION:

    Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution .

  8. Install the differential fill plug to the differential and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  9. Install the engine front splash shield. Engine Front Splash Shield Replacement (AWD)
  10. Lower the vehicle.
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