Chevrolet Trax: Rear wheel drive module differential clutch control module replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

NOTE: The propeller shaft does not have to be removed from this vehicle to replace rear differential module (RDM).

2. Remove the propeller shaft from the rear differential and re-locate to side.

Fig. 3: Wiring Harness And Retainers

3. Remove the electrical connector (3).
4. Remove the wiring harness from retainers (1) and (2).

Fig. 4: Differential Clutch Control Module Shield

5. Remove the retaining screws (4), retaining nut (3), and the shield (2) from the differential clutch control module (1).

Fig. 5: Electrical Tie

6. Using the appropriate tool, remove the electrical tie (1).

Fig. 6: Differential Clutch Control Module

7. Remove the mounting screws (1) from the differential clutch control module (2).
8. Remove the electrical connector (3).
9. Remove the differential clutch control module (2).

Installation Procedure

Fig. 7: Differential Clutch Control Module

1. Position the differential clutch control module (2) on the differential carrier.
2. Install the mounting screws (1) to the differential carrier and tighten to 22 (16 lb ft).
3. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the differential carrier.

Fig. 8: Electrical Tie

4. Secure the differential control module to the differential clutch using the electrical tie (1).

Fig. 9: Wiring Harness And Retainers

5. Connect the electrical connector (3).
6. Install the wiring harness retainers (2) and (1) to the differential clutch control module.

Fig. 10: Differential Clutch Control Module Shield

7. Position the shield (2) on the differential clutch control module (1).
8. Install the 2 mounting screws (4) and tighten to 11 (97 lb in).
9. Install the mounting nut (3) and tighten to 10 (89 lb in).
10. Install the propeller shaft to the rear differential.
11. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
12. Reprogram the differential clutch control module. Refer to Rear Differential Clutch Control Module Programming and Setup .

REAR AXLE LUBRICANT LEVEL INSPECTION

Fig. 11: Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection Plug

Rear Axle Lubricant Level Inspection

DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT

Fig. 12: Differential Oil Drain Plug

Differential Oil Replacement

DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER BUSHING REPLACEMENT - REAR

Fig. 13: Differential Carrier Bushing - Rear

Differential Carrier Bushing Replacement - Rear

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