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Pontiac G8 V8-6.0L (2009)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

Make
Pontiac
Model
G8
Engine
V8-6.0L
Year
2009
Section
Fluid - Differential › Service and Repair › Procedures
MaintenanceProcedures · page 1 of 6
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Fluid - Differential: Procedures

Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection

Inspection Procedure

Danger:  To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the
vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed
and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

Warning:  Refer to Safety Glasses Warning   (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Safety Glasses Warning).

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle   (See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).

Note:  The differential fill plug (1) and O-ring (3) come as an assembly. The O-ring (3) cannot be replaced separately.

Note:  Clean the area around the differential fill plug (1) to prevent the entry of foreign particles into the differential (2).

2. Remove the differential fill plug (1) from the differential (2).
3. Inspect the differential fill plug (1) and O-ring (3) for excessive wear and/or damage. Replace as necessary.

Note:  The differential fluid level must be level with the bottom of the differential fill plug hole to no lower than 6 mm (0.25 in) below the
opening.

Note:  When adding differential fluid or making a complete differential fluid change, always use the correct differential fluid. Failure to use the
correct differential fluid may cause gear damage and/or differential fluid leaks. For differential fluid specifications, refer to Lubrication
Specifications   (See: Specifications/Fluid Type Specifications/Differential Assembly/Lubrication Specifications).

4. Check the differential fluid level.
5. Add new differential fluid if necessary.

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