Sierra 3500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (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 engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Skid Plate/Service and Repair/Engine
Shield 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.
Tighten the drain plug 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) and
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Differential Assembly/Tools and Equipment/Front Drive
Axle/Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers).
3. Install the fill plug.
Tighten the fill plug to 33 Nm (24 lb ft).
4. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Skid Plate/Service and Repair/Engine
Shield Replacement).
5. Lower the vehicle.
Differential Oil Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle)