Front Axle; Rear Axle - Chevrolet 2012 Express Owner's Manual

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Vehicle Care
A. Drain Plug
B. Fill Plug
If the level is below the bottom of
the fill plug 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 hole. Use care
not to overtighten the plug.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 13 to
determine what kind of lubricant
to use.

Front Axle

When to Check and Change
Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
to determine how often to check the
lubricant and when to change it.
See Maintenance Schedule on
page 11 3.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
If the level is below the bottom of
the fill plug hole, some lubricant
may need to be added.
When the differential is cold, add
enough lubricant to raise the level to
10 mm (3/8 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
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 13 to
determine what kind of lubricant
to use.

Rear Axle

When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule
on page 11 3 to determine how
often to check the lubricant.

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