Rear Axle - Chevrolet 2003 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services on page 6-4.
How to Check Lubricant
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1500 Series Shown, 2500 Series Similar
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
level surface.
The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 5/8 inch to
1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler
plug hole. The proper level for the 1500 HD Series,
2500 Series, 2500 HD, and 3500 Series is from 0 to
1/2 inch (0 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug
hole. The proper level for the 1500 and 2500 Series
vehicles with QUADRASTEERTM (4 Wheel Steer) is from
0 to 1/4 inch (0 to 6 mm) below the filler plug hole. Add
only
enough fluid to reach the proper level.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. See Part D: Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18.
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