Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV

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Service and Maintenance
3. Check the level of the
lubricant by removing the
plug.
- When the differential is cold,
add lubricant, if needed, to
bring the level up to 3.2 mm
(1/8 inch) below the filler
plug hole.
- When the differential is
warm, add lubricant, if
needed, to bring the level up
to the bottom of the filler
plug hole.
Rear Axle Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check the fluid unless you suspect
there is a leak in the system or you
hear an unusual noise.
Fluid loss in this system could
indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected.
Axle assemblies are filled by
volume of fluid rather than filled to
reach a certain level. Readings will
vary depending on how long the
vehicle has been stationary.
Remember that the rear axle
assembly must be supported to
get a true reading.
See the "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants" chart later in this
section to determine what kind of
fluid to use.
To check the fluid level:
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface and apply the parking
brake.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Check the level of the
lubricant by removing the
plug.
The proper level is 1 mm to
19 mm below the bottom of
the filler plug hole.
Add only enough fluid to bring the
fluid up to the proper level.
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