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Inspection Procedure

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    Fig 1: Differential Fill Plug
    GM2213821Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS-V) .
  2. Clean any dirt from around the differential fill plug (1).
  3. Remove the fill plug (1) from the differential.
  4. Check the differential fluid level, it should be even with the bottom of the fill plug hole to no lower than 2 mm (0.08 in) below the opening.
  5. Add new fluid if necessary. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
  6. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  7. Install the differential fill plug (1) to the differential and tighten to 33 N.m (24 lb ft).
  8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.