Rear Axle; Starter Switch Check - Chevrolet 2011 Colorado Owner's Manual

If the level is below the bottom of
the filler plug hole, located on the
front axle, some lubricant may need
to be added.
When the differential is cold, add
enough lubricant to raise the level
to 12 mm (1/2 in) below the fill
plug hole.
When the differential is at operating
temperature (warm), add enough
lubricant to raise the level to the
bottom of the fill plug hole.
What to Use
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 6.

Rear Axle

When to Check and Change
Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check rear axle fluid unless there is
a leak 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.
The proper level is from 0 mm to
10 mm (0 to 3/8 in) below the bottom
of the fill plug hole, located on the
rear axle.
What to Use
See Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 6 to
determine which kind of lubricant
to use.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Vehicle Care

Starter Switch Check

WARNING
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
See Parking Brake on
page 9 44.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
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