SMU - Revised Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Fluid Level Checking Specification
| Subject: | Revised Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Fluid Level Checking Specification |
| Models: | 2005-2007 Buick Rainier |
| 2005-2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Models |
| 2005-2007 GMC Envoy Models |
This bulletin is being issued to revise the rear axle fluid capacity and fluid level checking specification in the Rear Axle sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.
The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.
Application | L6 Engine (LL8) | V8 Engine (LH6) | V8 Engine (LS2) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Metric | English | Metric | English | Metric | English | |
Differential Fluid - Rear | ||||||
| 1.7 L The correct fluid level is 0-10 mm below the fill plug opening. | 3.6 pints The correct fluid level is 0-0.4 in below the fill plug opening. | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2.0 L The correct fluid level is 0-10 mm below the fill plug opening. | 4.2 pints The correct fluid level is 0-0.4 in below the fill plug opening. | 2.0 L The correct fluid level is 0-10 mm below the fill plug opening. | 4.2 pints The correct fluid level is 0-0.4 in below the fill plug opening. | -- | -- |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | 2.6 L* The correct fluid level is 15-40 mm below the fill plug opening. | 5.5 pints* The correct fluid level is 0.6-1.6 in below the fill plug opening. |
* With a complete drain/refill, add 163 ml (5.5 oz) of limited slip axle lubricant additive to the axle in addition to the axle lubricant. | ||||||
Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
Metric | English | |
Differential Fluid - Rear Axle | ||
| 1.7 L The correct fluid level is 0-10 mm below the fill plug opening. | 3.6 pt The correct fluid level is 0-0.4 in below the fill plug opening. |
| 2.0 L The correct fluid level is 0-10 mm below the fill plug opening. | 4.3 pt The correct fluid level is 0-0.4 in below the fill plug opening. |
| 2.0 L The correct fluid level is 0-10 mm below the fill plug opening. | 4.3 pt The correct fluid level is 0-0.4 in below the fill plug opening. |
| 2.6L The correct fluid level is 15-40 mm below the fill plug opening.* | 5.5 pt The correct fluid level is 0.6-1.6 in below the fill plug opening.* |
* With a complete drain/refill, add 163 ml (5.5 oz) of Limited Slip Axle Lubricant to the axle in addition to the axle lubricant. | ||
