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Differential Carrier Assembly Hole Plug Replacement



Differential Carrier Assembly Hole Plug Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer Vehicle Lifting.
2. Turn the front wheels to the left in order to provide access to the left side of the differential carrier assembly.





3. Remove the differential carrier assembly hole plug from the differential carrier assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the differential carrier assembly hole plug into the differential carrier assembly.Apply a small amount of sealer GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent onto the threads.

2. Tighten the differential carrier assembly hole plug.
^ Tighten the differential carrier assembly hole plug to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Turn the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
4. Lower the vehicle.