Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Differential Fill & Drain Plugs

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1	Plug Differential Drain Plug CAUTION: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution . Tighten: 39 N.m (29 lb ft)
2	Differential Fill Plug Tip: Fill the differential with GM P/N 89021677 (Canadian P/N 89021678) to the bottom of the fill hole. Tighten: 39 N.m (29 lb ft)