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Chevrolet Trax: Differential carrier assembly replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Drivline & Axle / Rear Drive Axle / Repair instructions / Differential carrier assembly replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Drain the rear differential carrier. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the rear differential and relocate to the side. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .

Fig. 19: Wiring Harness And Retainers
Fig. 19: Wiring Harness And Retainers

  1. Remove the electrical harness connector (3).
  2. Disconnect the rear wheel drive shafts from the rear differential and re-locate to the side. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .

Fig. 20: Jack Stand And Rear Differential
Fig. 20: Jack Stand And Rear Differential

NOTE: Ensure that the rear differential assembly is securely tie to the jack stand.

  1. Support the rear differential (1) with a suitable transmission jack stand (2).

Fig. 21: Rear Differential Support Mounting Bolts
Fig. 21: Rear Differential Support Mounting Bolts

  1. Remove the 2 rear differential support mounting bolts (1).

Fig. 22: Rear Differential Support Mounting
Fig. 22: Rear Differential Support Mounting

  1. Using a bright colored paint, mark the outline (1) of the front rear differential mounting on the body to properly align the mounting to the painted outline for installation.

Fig. 23: Rear Differential Mounting Bolt
Fig. 23: Rear Differential Mounting Bolt

  1. Remove the front rear differential mounting bolt (1).

Fig. 24: Rear Differential Assembly And Jack Stand
Fig. 24: Rear Differential Assembly And Jack Stand

  1. Using the transmission jack stand (2), remove the rear differential assembly (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 25: Rear Differential Assembly And Jack Stand
Fig. 25: Rear Differential Assembly And Jack Stand

  1. Using the transmission jack stand (2), lift the rear differential assembly (1) into position.
  2. Install and hand tighten the 3 mounting bolts.

Fig. 26: Rear Differential Support Mounting
Fig. 26: Rear Differential Support Mounting

  1. Align the front rear differential mounting to the painted outline (1) on the body.

Fig. 27: Rear Differential Support Mounting Bolts
Fig. 27: Rear Differential Support Mounting Bolts

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the 2 rear mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 108 (80 lb ft).

Fig. 28: Rear Differential Mounting Bolt
Fig. 28: Rear Differential Mounting Bolt

  1. Install the front mounting bolt (1) and tighten to 100 (74 lb ft).

Fig. 29: Jack Stand And Rear Differential
Fig. 29: Jack Stand And Rear Differential

  1. Remove the transmission jack stand (2) from the rear differential assembly (1).

Fig. 30: Wiring Harness And Retainers
Fig. 30: Wiring Harness And Retainers

  1. Reconnect the electrical harness connector (3).
  2. Install the propeller shaft to the rear differential assembly. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  3. Install the rear wheel drive shafts to the rear differential. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  4. Refill the rear differential assembly. Refer to Differential Oil Replacement.
  5. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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