Chevrolet Trax: Differential clutch replacement
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
NOTE: Support the propeller shaft with mechanics wire.
- Remove the propeller shaft from the differential carrier and
relocate to the side. Refer to Two-Piece Propeller Shaft
Replacement
- Remove the differential clutch control module. Refer
to Rear Wheel Drive Module Differential Clutch
Control Module Replacement
Fig. 31: Differential Clutch Mounting Bolts
- Remove the 4 differential clutch mounting bolts (1).
Fig. 32: Separating Differential Clutch
- 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
- Remove the differential clutch (2) from the differential carrier (1).
Fig. 34: Differential Clutch O-Ring
- Remove and discard the differential clutch O-ring (1).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 35: Differential Clutch O-Ring
- 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.
- Position the differential clutch (2) on the differential carrier (1).
Fig. 37: Differential Clutch Mounting Bolts
- Install the 4 differential clutch mounting bolts (1).
Fig. 38: Differential Clutch Bolt Tightening Sequence
- 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 .
- 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).
- Install the differential clutch control module. Refer to Rear Wheel
Drive Module Differential Clutch
Control Module Replacement
- Install the propeller shaft to the differential carrier. Refer to
Two-Piece Propeller Shaft Replacement
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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Rear drive axle description and operation
The rear differential assembly in this vehicle consists of an aluminum
housing which contains a electric
clutch/coupler and a differential. The differential
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
SYMPTOMS - WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS
IMPORTANT: Complete the following steps prior
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category
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