Fluid - Differential Service and Repair Procedures - Colorado 2WD V8-53L (2009)
Fluid - Differential: Removal and Replacement
Front Drive Axle
Front Axle Lubricant Replacement
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
2. Ensure that the vehicle is level.
3. Remove the engine protection shield (EPS), if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Skid
Plate/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the drain plug.
5. Drain axle fluid into a suitable container.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Fastener Caution).
6. Install the drain plug and tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).
7. Remove the fill plug.
8. Fill the drive axle with the proper fluid. Refer to Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (See: Service Intervals).
9. Inspect the fluid level. Refer to Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (See: Procedures/Front Drive Axle).
10. Install the fill plug and tighten to 32 Nm (24 lb ft).
11. Install the EPS, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Skid Plate/Service and Repair).
12. Lower the vehicle.
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0 Inch Axle)
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.0 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 (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Differential
Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair).
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 (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Differential
Assembly/Differential Cover/Service and Repair).
2. Fill the rear axle with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities (See: Service Intervals) 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.
Rear Axle Lubricant Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)
