Front axle, Front axle -31, Vehicle care 10-31 – Cadillac 2011 Escalade ESV User Manual
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Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care
10-31
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
A. Drain Plug
B. Fill Plug
If the level is below the bottom of
the fill plug hole, located on the
transfer case, some lubricant will
need to be added. Add enough
lubricant to raise the level to the
bottom of the fill plug hole. Use care
not to overtighten the plug.
What to Use
Refer to Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 11‑7 to
determine what kind of lubricant
to use.
Front Axle
When to Check and Change
Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check front axle fluid unless there
is a leak suspected or an unusual
noise is heard. A fluid loss could
indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the
vehicle should be on a level
surface.
A. Fill Plug
B. Drain Plug
.
When the differential is cold,
add enough lubricant to raise the
level from 0 mm (0 in) to 3.2 mm
(1/8 in) below the fill plug hole.
.
When the differential is at
operating temperature (warm),
add enough lubricant to raise
the level to the bottom of the fill
plug hole.