Escalade EXT AWD V8-6.2L (2009)
Fluid - Differential: Removal and Replacement
Front Drive Axle
Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Shield Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front
Drive Axle/Shield Replacement).
3. Clean the area around the front axle fill plug and the drain plug.
4. Remove the fill plug.
5. Remove the drain plug.
6. Drain the fluid from the front differential carrier assembly.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
1. Install the drain plug and tighten to 33 Nm(24 lb ft).
2. Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the correct fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (See:
Maintenance/Specifications). Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers ().
3. Install the fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm(24 lb ft).
4. Install the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Shield Replacement (See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front
Drive Axle/Shield Replacement).
5. Lower the vehicle.
Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Differential Oil Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).