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Chevrolet Trax: Transfer case fluid replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Transmission / Transfer Case - AAM / Repair instructions - on vehicle / Transfer case fluid replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Place a suitable drain pan under the transfer case.

Fig. 2: Transfer Case Drain Plugs
Fig. 2: Transfer Case Drain Plugs

NOTE: Both plugs are to be discarded if removed and NEW plugs installed.

  1. Remove the drain plug (2) and discard.
  2. Remove the fill plug (1) and discard.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 3: Transfer Case Drain Plugs
Fig. 3: Transfer Case Drain Plugs

  1. Install the new drain plug.
  2. Tighten the drain plug to 40 (30 lb ft).
  3. Fill the transfer case to the bottom of the fill plug hole. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
  4. Install a NEW fill plug and tighten to 40 (30 lb ft).
  5. Lower the vehicle.

DRAIN PLUG REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

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

Fig. 4: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs
Fig. 4: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs

NOTE: Both plugs are to be discarded if removed and NEW plugs installed.

  1. Remove the drain plug (2) and discard.
  2. Remove the fill plug (1) and discard.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 5: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs
Fig. 5: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs

  1. Install the new drain plug.
  2. Tighten the drain plug to 40 (30 lb ft).
  3. Fill the transfer case to the bottom of the fill plug hole.
  4. Install a NEW fill plug and tighten to 40 (30 lb ft).
  5. Lower the vehicle.

FILL PLUG REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

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

Fig. 6: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs
Fig. 6: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs

  1. Remove the fill plug (1) and discard.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 7: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs
Fig. 7: Transfer Case Drain And Fill Plugs

  1. Install a NEW fill plug.
  2. Tighten the fill plug to 40 (30 lb ft).
  3. Lower the vehicle.

TRANSFER CASE VENT HOSE REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

Fig. 8: Vent Hose And Retaining Clip
Fig. 8: Vent Hose And Retaining Clip

  1. Unclip the upper portion of the vent hose (2) from the retaining clip (1).
  2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig. 9: Transfer Case Vent Hose
Fig. 9: Transfer Case Vent Hose

  1. Disconnect the vent hose (1) from the transfer case (2).
  2. Remove the vent hose from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 10: Transfer Case Vent Hose
Fig. 10: Transfer Case Vent Hose

  1. Connect the vent hose (1) to the transfer case (2).
  2. Lower the vehicle.

Fig. 11: Vent Hose And Retaining Clip
Fig. 11: Vent Hose And Retaining Clip

  1. Clip the upper portion of the vent hose (2) to the retaining clip (1).

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