SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: 9HP48 9-Speed Automatic Transmission - AWD (205-02A Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: M66 6-Speed Manual Transmission AWD (205-02A Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline, Removal and Installation).
Carefully remove and discard the pinion oil seal.
Special Tool(s): 308-529, 100-012
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Only use the specified material to lubricate the seals.
Lubricate the oil seal.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02A Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline, Specifications).
Using the special tool, install a new oil seal.
Special Tool(s): 205-862-1
Install the differential drive flange.
Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: 9HP48 9-Speed Automatic Transmission - AWD (205-02A Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Drive Pinion Flange - Vehicles With: M66 6-Speed Manual Transmission AWD (205-02A Rear Drive Axle/Differential - Vehicles Without: Active Driveline, Removal and Installation).
Rear drive axle_differential - vehicles without- active driveline active on-demand coupling filling (G1775368) general procedures
NOTE:
If installing a new active on-demand coupling, fill with 780 ml of fluid.
It is not possible to completely drain the active on-demand coupling fluid during service. The procedure below MUST be followed for both filling and topping up.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
CAUTION:
Make sure the vehicle is on a flat level surface.
Raise and support the vehicle.
No provision is made to fully drain the active on-demand coupling.
During repair procedures, fluid will be lost. A container should be positioned to collect any spillage.
CAUTION:
This is a filler plug only and must not be used as a fluid level indicator.
Remove the active on-demand fluid filler plug.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken not to overfill the active on-demand coupling.
Fill the active on-demand coupling with 780 ml of fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (205-02A, Specifications).
CAUTION:
This is a filler plug only and must not be used as a fluid level indicator.
Install the active on-demand fluid filler plug.
Turn the ignition on for 5 minutes.
Turn the ignition off.