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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1467 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT AXLE LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Front Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Clean any dirt from around the differential fill plug.
- Remove the fill plug from the differential and drain the fluid.
- Check the differential fluid level, it should be even with the bottom of the fill plug hole to no lower than 6 mm (0.25 in) below the opening.
- Add new fluid if necessary.
- Fill the differential with 75W90 synthetic axle lubricant, GM P/N 12378261 (Canadian P/N 10953455) or equivalent. Refer to Approximate Fluid Capacities .
- Install the differential fill plug to the differential.
Tighten: Tighten the differential fill plug to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.