GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
🢒
2009
🢒
Express - AWD
🢒
Driveline/Axle
🢒
Front Drive Axle
🢒 Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.
Remove the fill plug.
Remove the drain plug.
Drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.
Installation Procedure
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the drain plug and tighten to
33 N·m (24 lb ft)
.
Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to
Approximate Fluid Capacities
and
Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations
.
Install the fill plug and tighten to
33 N·m (24 lb ft)
.
Lower the vehicle.