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Filling Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Fluid Fill Plug
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  1. Thoroughly clean the threads of the drain plug.
  2. Apply sealer Saturn P/N 21485278 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the drain plug threads.
  3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Install the drain plug to the rear drive module.

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

  5. Remove the rear drive module fill plug.
  6. Fill the rear drive module with fluid GM P/N 12378514 (Canadian P/N 88901045).

    Specification:  Fill initially with 750 ml (25.4 oz) of fluid.

  7. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection .
  8. Thoroughly clean the threads of the fill plug.
  9. Apply sealer Saturn P/N 21485278 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the fill plug threads.
  10. Install the fill plug to the rear drive module.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fill plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

  11. Lower the vehicle.