FAQ for Differential Repair

Q: How do you install the drain plug and gasket?

You can install the drain plug and gasket, remove the fill plug and gasket from the rear differential housing, fill the rear differential with synthetic gear oil GM P/N 89021677 (Canadian P/N 89021678), inspect the gear oil level to ensure it is even with the bottom of the fill plug, install the fill plug and gasket in the rear differential housing, and then remove the support and lower the vehicle.

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GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: What is the recommended torque for the rear differential fill plug?

The recommended torque is 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

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GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: What will need to be done before inspecting the Rear Axle Lubricant Level?

You will need to raise the vehicle.

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GM Specialist

01/11/2022

Q: What is the removal procedure for the drain plug and gasket?

The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, and then remove the drain plug and gasket from the rear differential housing.

By Bob

GM Specialist

01/11/2022

FAQ for Other Repair Info

Q: How do you assemble the rear wheel drive shaft outer joint and boot?

You can place the new small seal clamp onto the small end of the joint seal, slide the joint seal and the small seal clamp onto the wheel drive shaft bar, position the small end of the joint seal into the joint seal groove on the wheel drive shaft bar, crimp the small seal retaining clamp, install a new barrel retaining ring to the wheel drive shaft bar, align the reference mark on the tripot spider and the wheel drive shaft bar, install the tripot spider to the wheel drive shaft bar, compress the barrel retaining ring with a flat-bladed tool, verify positive engagement of the tripot spider to the wheel drive shaft bar, place approximately half of the grease from the service kit in the wheel drive shaft outboard seal, use the remainder of the grease to repack the housing, install the trilobal tripot bushing to the housing and the spring to the tripot housing, use grease from the housing , install the guide to the spring, use grease from the housing, position the larger new seal retaining clamp on the wheel drive shaft outboard seal, slide the housing over the tripot joint spider assembly on the wheel drive shaft bar and the large diameter of the wheel drive shaft outboard seal, inspect the seal for proper shape, position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension, align the wheel drive shaft outboard seal, the tripot housing and the large seal retaining clamp, latch the large seal retaining clamp, and then rotate the outer tripot housing four or five times.

Q: How do you assemble the rear wheel drive shaft inner joint and boot?

You can place the new small seal clamp onto the small end of the joint seal, slide the joint seal and the small seal clamp onto the wheel drive shaft bar, position the small end of the joint seal into the joint seal groove on the wheel drive shaft bar, crimp the small seal retaining clamp, install a new barrel retaining ring to the wheel drive shaft bar, align the reference mark on the tripot spider and the wheel drive shaft bar, install the tripot spider to the wheel drive shaft bar, compress the barrel retaining ring with a flat-bladed tool, verify positive engagement of the tripot spider to the wheel drive shaft bar, place approximately 1/2 of the grease from the service kit in the wheel drive shaft inboard seal, use the remainder of the grease to repack the housing, install the spring to the tripot housing, use grease from the housing, install the guide to the spring, use grease from the housing, install the trilobal tripot bushing to the housing, position the larger new seal retaining clamp on the wheel drive shaft inboard seal, slide the housing over the tripot joint spider assembly on the wheel drive shaft bar and the large diameter of the wheel drive shaft inboard seal, inspect the seal for proper shape, equalize the pressure in the seal, position the joint assembly at the proper vehicle dimension, align the wheel drive shaft inboard seal, the tripot housing and the large seal retaining clamp, latch the large seal retaining clamp, and then rotate the inner tripot housing 4 or 5 times.

Q: What will need to be done before replacing the Differential Carrier Cover and Seal-Left Side?

You will need to remove the rear differential assembly.

2008 Buick Enclave Differential

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OEM (Genuine) 2008 Buick Enclave Carrier Assembly

OEM (Genuine) 2008 Buick Enclave Suspension Crossmember

FAQ for Differential Repair