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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Firebird 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Lubricant Level Check

    Object Number: 702735 Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Clean any dirt or foreign material from around the rear axle housing fill plug.
  3. Remove the rear axle housing fill plug.
  4. Verify that the axle lubricant level is within the following range:
    5. • No higher than the bottom of the plug opening
    • No lower than 15 mm (9/16 in) below the plug opening
  5. If necessary, add to or replace the axle lubricant. Use synthetic 75W-90 gear lubricant GM US P/N 12378261, Canada P/N 10953455, or equivalent.
  6. If the vehicle has a limited slip differential, add 118 ml (4 fl oz) of limited slip differential additive GM US P/N 1052358, Canada P/N 992694, or equivalent.

    7. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the rear axle housing fill plug.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear axle housing fill plug to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.