Removal Procedure
- Raise
and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear differential housing.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install
the drain plug and gasket.
Tighten
Tighten the plug to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Remove the fill plug and gasket from the rear differential housing.
- Fill the rear differential with synthetic gear oil GM P/N 89021677
(Canadian P/N 89021678). Refer to
Approximate Fluid Capacities
.
- Inspect the gear oil level to ensure it is even with the bottom of the
fill plug.
- Install the fill plug and gasket in the rear differential housing.
Tighten
Tighten the plug to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.