Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
and Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket
Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)).
5. Drain the lubricant into a suitable container.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rear axle cover. Refer to Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles) (See: Transmission and
Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Service and Repair)Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) (See: Transmission
and Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Axle/Rear Axle Housing Cover and Gasket
Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle)).
2. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities and Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
(See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Specifications/Fluid Type Specifications).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
3. Install the rear axle fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.
Differential Oil Replacement (9.5LD Inch Axle)
Differential Oil Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the drain plug.