- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Place a drain pan or suitable container under the rear axle housing.
- Remove the rear axle housing oil level fill
plug (1) from the rear axle housing.
- Remove the rear axle housing drain plug (4) from the rear axle
housing and drain the rear axle housing.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- After the rear axle housing has completely drained, install the rear axle housing
drain plug (4) into the rear axle housing.
Tighten
Tighten the rear axle housing oil level filler plug
to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Refill the rear axle housing with approximately 1.0 liter (1.0 qt)
of Synthetic Gear Oil 75W-140 GM P/N 89021809.
- Using a graduated measuring cup, add 25 ml (1.0 oz) of Limited
Slip Differential Friction Modifier GM P/N 89021958 to the rear axle
housing.
- Fill the rear axle housing with the remaining 0.575 liter (0.644 qt)
of Synthetic Gear Oil 75W-140 GM P/N 89021809. The oil level
should be even with the bottom of the rear axle housing oil level filler plug hole.
- Install the rear axle housing oil level fill plug (1) with a new
gasket and the lubricant tag (2) into the rear axle housing.
Tighten
Tighten the rear axle housing oil level fill plug
to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Remove the drain pan from under the rear axle housing.
- Lower the vehicle.