Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the propeller shaft assembly. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the torque tube mounting bolt.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the clutch control module.
- Remove the clutch control module, if needed. Refer to Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Replacement .
- Remove the torque tube mounting bolts (1) from the rear differential.
- Remove the torque tube gasket (2) from the rear differential and the alignment pins (4).
- Remove the torque tube assembly (3) from the rear differential assembly.
- Remove the torque tube assembly (3) from the vehicle.
NOTE:
If removing the torque tube assembly to service the rear differential, the clutch control module does not have to be removed.
Fig 3: Locating Torque Tube Mounting Bolts, Torque Tube Gasket, Torque Tube Assembly & Alignment Pins
NOTE:
DO NOT re-use the old gasket, discard and use NEW only.
NOTE:
If any fluid is found in the torque tube, check the condition of pinion oil seal.