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Filling Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Differential Drain Plug
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Install the drain plug to the differential.

    Tighten:  Tighten the differential drain plug to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).

    2. Fig 2: View Of Differential Fill Plug
    GM912461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Clean any dirt from around the differential fill plug.
  3. Remove the fill plug from the differential.
  4. Fill the differential with 75W90 synthetic axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
  5. Inspect the gear lubricant 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.
  6. Install the fill plug to the differential.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fill plug to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
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