Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2004)
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the front differential carrier shield, it equipped.
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
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the drain plug.
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Tighten the drain plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2. Fill the differential carrier assembly with axle lubricant. Use the proper fluid. Refer to Capacities - Approximate Fluid and Fluid and Lubricant
Recommendations.
3. Install the fill plug.
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Tighten the fill plug to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the front differential carrier shield, if equipped. Refer to Shield Replacement.
5. Lower the vehicle.
