VUE AWD V6-3.5L (2007)
Fluid - Differential: Procedures
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
Inspection Procedure
Important: In order to obtain an accurate indication of the fluid level, the rear drive module priming procedure must be performed prior
to fluid level inspection.
1. Prime the rear drive module in the service stall:
1. Raise and support the vehicle so that all wheels are off of the ground. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Start the engine and place transmission in a forward gear.
3. Slowly apply the park brake until the rear wheels stop rotating.
4. Carefully accelerate the engine until the rear wheels begin to rotate.
Important: Do not exceed 5 seconds of park brake apply while vehicle is in gear and the engine is running to avoid overheating of the
rear drive module.
5. Continue allowing the rear wheels to rotate for 5 seconds.
6. Release the accelerator and apply the brakes.
7. Place transmission in park or neutral and turn off the engine.
8. Release the park brake.
9. Raise the vehicle fully.
2. Alternatively, prime the rear drive module by driving the vehicle on a flat, paved surface in a tight, 360 degree circle for 3 consecutive
revolutions at 8 km/h (5 mph).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Clean the area around the fluid fill plug.
5. Remove the fluid fill plug.
