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Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (G86)

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (G86) — figure 1
Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection (G86) — figure 1
  1. Rear Axle Housing Fill Plug (1) » Remove
  2. Inspect the axle lubricant level, it should be 0-5 mm(0.0-0.20 in) below the bottom of the fill plug opening.
  3. If the level is low, add axle lubricant until the level is 0-5 mm(0.0-0.20 in) below the bottom of the fill plug opening. Use the appropriate axle lubricant: Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
  1. Rear Axle Housing Fill Plug (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
  2. Lower the vehicle.