Chevrolet Trax: Transfer case fluid replacement
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Place a suitable drain pan under the transfer case.
![Fig. 2: Transfer Case Drain Plugs](images/manuals/4484/index323(10).gif)
Fig. 2: Transfer Case Drain Plugs
NOTE: Both plugs are to be discarded if removed and NEW plugs
installed.
- Remove the drain plug (2) and discard.
- Remove the fill plug (1) and discard.
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 3: Transfer Case Drain Plugs](images/manuals/4484/index324(11).gif)
Fig. 3: Transfer Case Drain Plugs
- Install the new drain plug.
- Tighten the drain plug to 40 (30 lb ft).
- Fill the transfer case to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and
Sealers
- Install a NEW fill plug and tighten to 40 (30 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
DRAIN PLUG REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
![Fig. 4: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs](images/manuals/4484/index325(9).gif)
Fig. 4: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs
NOTE: Both plugs are to be discarded if removed and NEW plugs
installed.
- Remove the drain plug (2) and discard.
- Remove the fill plug (1) and discard.
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 5: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs](images/manuals/4484/index326(10).gif)
Fig. 5: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs
- Install the new drain plug.
- Tighten the drain plug to 40 (30 lb ft).
- Fill the transfer case to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
- Install a NEW fill plug and tighten to 40 (30 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
FILL PLUG REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
![Fig. 6: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs](images/manuals/4484/index327(11).gif)
Fig. 6: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs
- Remove the fill plug (1) and discard.
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 7: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs](images/manuals/4484/index328(10).gif)
Fig. 7: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs
- Install a NEW fill plug.
- Tighten the fill plug to 40 (30 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
TRANSFER CASE VENT HOSE REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
![Fig. 8: Vent Hose And Retaining Clip](images/manuals/4484/index329(11).gif)
Fig. 8: Vent Hose And Retaining Clip
- Unclip the upper portion of the vent hose (2) from the retaining clip
(1).
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
![Fig. 9: Transfer Case Vent Hose](images/manuals/4484/index330(10).gif)
Fig. 9: Transfer Case Vent Hose
- Disconnect the vent hose (1) from the transfer case (2).
- Remove the vent hose from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
![Fig. 10: Transfer Case Vent Hose](images/manuals/4484/index331(10).gif)
Fig. 10: Transfer Case Vent Hose
- Connect the vent hose (1) to the transfer case (2).
- Lower the vehicle.
![Fig. 11: Vent Hose And Retaining Clip](images/manuals/4484/index332(11).gif)
Fig. 11: Vent Hose And Retaining Clip
- Clip the upper portion of the vent hose (2) to the retaining clip (1).
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For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the right drive shaft. Refer to Front Whe
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement.
Remove the rear propeller sha
Removal Procedure
Remove the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Replacement.
Fig. 24: Transfer Case-To-Transfer Case Bracket Seal
Remove and DISCARD the transfer case adapter seal from the t
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Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
(R-134a) .
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Remov
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution .
Visually inspect the brake fluid level through the brake master cylinder
reservoir.
If the brake fluid level is at or below the half-full point during
routine flu