Differential Oil Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Lubricant Fill & Drain Plugs

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Ensure the vehicle is in level. Inspect the rear axle for leaks, repair if necessary.
1	Lubricant Fill Plug CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug. Add lubricant until the level is even with the bottom edge of the fill plug opening. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . Tighten: 25 N.m(18 lb ft)
2	Lubricant Drain Plug Tighten: 25 N.m(18 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Ensure the vehicle is in level.
Inspect the rear axle for leaks, repair if necessary.

Lubricant Fill Plug

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug.
Add lubricant until the level is even with the bottom edge of the fill plug opening. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

Tighten: 25 N.m(18 lb ft)

Lubricant Drain Plug

Tighten: 25 N.m(18 lb ft)