Four-Wheel Drive; Front Axle - Cadillac 2016 Escalade Manual

276 Vehicle Care
Vehicle Storage
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative ( ) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative ( ) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.

Four-Wheel Drive

Transfer Case
If the vehicle is equipped with
Four-Wheel Drive, be sure to
perform the lubricant checks
described in this section.
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule
0 333 to determine how often to
check the lubricant.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
1. Fill Plug
2. Drain Plug
If the level is below the bottom of
the fill plug (1) hole, located on the
transfer case, some lubricant will
need to be added. Add enough
lubricant to raise the level to the
bottom of the fill plug (1) hole. Use
care not to overtighten the plug.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0 338 to determine what
kind of lubricant to use.

Front Axle

When to Check and Change
Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check front axle fluid unless a leak
is suspected, or an unusual noise is
heard. A fluid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it inspected and
repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
1. Fill Plug