Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Turn the front wheels to the left in order to provide access to the left side of the differential carrier assembly.
- Remove the differential carrier assembly hole plug from the differential carrier assembly.
Installation Procedure
- 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.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Tighten the differential carrier assembly hole plug.
Tighten
Tighten the differential carrier assembly hole plug to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Turn the front wheels to the straight ahead position.
- Lower the vehicle.