Yukon Denali 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2011)
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: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair.
2. Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate 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: Specifications.
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.
3. Install the fill plug and tighten to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).
4. Install the oil pan skid plate, if equipped. Refer to Oil Pan Skid Plate Replacement .
5. Lower the vehicle.
Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Clean the area around the rear axle fill plug.
3. Remove the rear axle fill plug.
4. Remove 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
