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Filling Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Install the drain plug (2) and gasket to the differential.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the differential drain plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  2. Clean any dirt from around the differential fill plug (1).
  3. Remove the fill plug from the differential.
  4. Fill the differential with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045.
  5. Inspect the gear oil level to ensure it is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole to no lower than 6 mm (0.25 in) below the opening.
    Fig 1: Removing Fill Plug
    G01827264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the fill plug (1) and gasket to the differential.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fill plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
    IMPORTANT: The vehicle must be driven in tight left and right circles after filling the differential in order to distribute the gear lubricant throughout the differential.
  8. Operate the vehicle in tight right and left circles in order to engage the all-wheel-drive system.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
  10. Remove the fill plug from the differential.
  11. Inspect the gear oil level to ensure it is even with the bottom of the fill plug hole to no lower than 6 mm (0.25 in) below the opening.
  12. Install the fill plug and gasket to the differential.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fill plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  13. Lower the vehicle.
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