Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection

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Fig 1: Rear Axle Lubricant Level

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1	Rear Differential Fill Plug CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure If the fill drain plug seal is worn, replace the drain plug and seal. The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the threads of the fill hole. Tighten 35 N.m (26 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Rear Differential Fill Plug

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

If the fill drain plug seal is worn, replace the drain plug and seal.
The fluid level should be even with the bottom of the threads of the fill hole.

Tighten
35 N.m (26 lb ft)