Filling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the drain plug and washer to the differential.
Tighten: Tighten the differential drain plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Clean any dirt from around the differential fill plug.
- Remove the fill plug, lubricant tag, and washer from the differential.
- Fill the differential with fluid:
- Fill with synthetic axle lubricant GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455).
- Add approximately 118 ml (4.0 oz) limited-slip differential lubricant additive GM P/N 1052358 (Canadian P/N 992694).
- Check the fluid 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.
- Install the fill plug, lubricant tag, and washer to the differential.
Tighten: Tighten the differential fill plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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IMPORTANT:
Do not operate the vehicle at wide open throttle for a minimum of 480 km (300 miles) after refilling the differential with lubricant and friction modifier. Scoring of the ring and pinion gears may result, leading to differential noise.