Chevrolet Trax: Differential clutch replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

NOTE: Support the propeller shaft with mechanics wire.

2. Remove the propeller shaft from the differential carrier and relocate to the side. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
3. Remove the differential clutch control module. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Module Differential Clutch Control Module Replacement

Fig. 31: Differential Clutch Mounting Bolts

4. Remove the 4 differential clutch mounting bolts (1).

Fig. 32: Separating Differential Clutch

5. Using the screw driver (2) in the 3 locations a, b and c to separate the differential clutch (1) from the differential carrier (3).

Fig. 33: Differential Clutch And Differential Carrier

6. Remove the differential clutch (2) from the differential carrier (1).

Fig. 34: Differential Clutch O-Ring

7. Remove and discard the differential clutch O-ring (1).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 35: Differential Clutch O-Ring

1. Install the NEW differential clutch O-ring (1).

Fig. 36: Differential Clutch And Differential Carrier

NOTE: Ensure that the rear wheel drive module differential clutch control module is on the left side of the differential carrier.

2. Position the differential clutch (2) on the differential carrier (1).

Fig. 37: Differential Clutch Mounting Bolts

3. Install the 4 differential clutch mounting bolts (1).

Fig. 38: Differential Clutch Bolt Tightening Sequence

4. Tighten the differential clutch bolts in a cross pattern (1), (2), (3) and (4).

Fig. 39: Tightening Differential Clutch Bolts

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

5. Using the proper size Torx bit and extension (2) and torque wrench (1), tighten the 4 differential clutch bolts (3) to 40 (30 lb ft).
6. Install the differential clutch control module. Refer to Rear Wheel Drive Module Differential Clutch Control Module Replacement
7. Install the propeller shaft to the differential carrier. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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