Lubricant Change
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Place a drain pan or suitable container under the rear axle housing.
- Remove the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug from the rear axle housing.
- Remove the rear axle housing drain plug from the rear axle housing and drain the rear axle housing.
- After the rear axle housing has completely drained, install the rear axle housing drain plug with a new gasket into the rear axle housing.
Tighten: Tighten the rear axle housing drain plug to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Refill the rear axle housing with approximately 0.5 liters (1.0 pts) of 80W-90 GL5 lubricant GM P/N 12345977 (Canadian P/N 10953482), or equivalent. The oil level should be even with the bottom of the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug hole.
- Install the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug with a new gasket into the rear axle housing.
Tighten: Tighten the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Remove the drain pan from under the rear axle housing.
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.