Tracker 4WD L4-2.0L VIN C (1999)
Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair
Rear Drive Axle
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the rear axle housing.
3. Remove the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug (1) from the rear axle housing.
4. Remove the rear axle housing drain plug (2) from the rear axle housing and drain the rear axle housing.
5. Apply GM P/N 12346004, or equivalent, to the threaded portion of the rear axle housing drain plug.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
6. After the rear axle housing has completely drained, install the rear axle housing drain plug into the rear axle housing
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Tighten the rear axle housing drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Refill the rear axle housing with approximately 2.2 liters (4.6 pts) of 80W-90 GL-5 lubricant GM P/N 12345977, or equivalent. The oil level
should be even with the bottom of the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug hole.
8. Install the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug into the rear axle housing.
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Tighten the rear axle housing oil level/filler plug to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
9. Remove the drain pan from under the rear axle housing.
10. Lower the vehicle.
