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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1986CHEVETTE L4-98 1.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSCAPACITY SPECIFICATIONSMAINTENANCEDIFFERENTIAL, FINAL DRIVE
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6L
Differential, Final Drive
1986 Chevrolet Chevette L4-98 1.6LSECTION Differential, Final Drive
Standard 80W, 80W-90* GL-5(Gear Oil, API Service GL-5)
Limited-Slip 80W, 80W-90* GL-5*(Special Lubricant for Limited-Slip Differential)
CAPACITY, Refill:
Chevette 0.8 Liters 1.7 Pints
Corvette 1.5 Liters 3.2 Pints
Caprice, Monte Carlo, El Camino
8-1/2" ring gear 1.9 Liters 4.3 Pints
Others 1.7 Liters 3.5 Pints
*For vehicles normally operated in Canada, 80W only
LIMITED-SLIP IDENTIFICATION:
Tag under rear cover-attaching bolt
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.