Filling Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Thoroughly clean the threads of the drain plug.
- Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the drain plug threads.
- Install the drain plug to the rear drive module.
Tighten: Tighten the drain plug to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Remove the rear drive module fill plug.
- 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.
- Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Lubricant Level Inspection - Rear Drive Axle .
- Thoroughly clean the threads of the fill plug.
- Apply sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) to the fill plug threads.
- Install the fill plug to the rear drive module.
Tighten: Tighten the fill plug to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.