Four-Wheel Drive; Front Axle - Chevrolet 2012 Tahoe Owner's Manual

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
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule on
page 11 3 to determine when to
check the lubricant.
How to Check Lubricant
Active Transfer Case
A. Fill Plug
B. Drain Plug
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 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.
Vehicle Care
When to Change Lubricant
Refer to Maintenance Schedule on
page 11 3 to determine how often to
change the lubricant.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 12 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.
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