Differential Carrier Assembly Hole Plug Replacement
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY HOLE PLUG REPLACEMENTREMOVAL 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.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Tighten the differential carrier assembly hole plug.
Tighten
Tighten the differential carrier assembly hole plug to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
3. Turn the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
4. Lower the vehicle.