Buick Regal: Rear Axle Vent Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the Differential Carrier Assembly.
- Rear Axle Vent
NOTE: Use an appropriate tool to remove and install.
REAR AXLE HOUSING VENT REPLACEMENT
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Preliminary Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the Differential Carrier Assembly.
- Rear Axle Housing Vent
NOTE: Use an appropriate tool to remove and install.
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE
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Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left rear wheel drive shaft.
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal
Procedure
- Using a suitable tool, remove the rear axle shaft seal.
- Apply a small amount of lubricant to the contact area between the seal and axle.
NOTE: Remove excess lubricant from the seal.
- Ensure that the axle shaft seal is evenly positioned in the rear differential housing.
- Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the differential to the bottom of the fill plug hole with the recommended fluid.
Special Tools
DT-51592 Seal Installer
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools.
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE
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Preliminary Procedure
Remove the right rear wheel drive shaft.
- Rear Axle Shaft Seal
Procedure
- Using a suitable tool, remove the rear axle shaft seal.
- Apply a small amount of lubricant to the contact area between the seal and axle.
NOTE: Remove excess lubricant from the seal.
- Ensure that the axle shaft seal is evenly positioned in the rear differential housing.
- Check the fluid level. If necessary, fill the differential to the bottom of the fill plug hole with the recommended fluid.
Special Tools
DT-51592 Seal Installer
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools.
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Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Differential Carrier Assembly - Drain.
3. Exhaust Muffler - Remove.
4. Propeller Shaft - Remove.
5. Parking Brake Actuator - Disconnect.
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Description and Operation
General
The differential carrier assembly is located in the rear subframe and the
drive shafts extend from it to each respective
rear wheel. The final drive gear consists of a hypoid gear and a diffe
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duplicate the customers concern. If
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Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Exterior Lamps
The exterior lighting system consist of the following lamps:
Adaptive forward lighting
Automatic headlamp leveling
Automatic high beam assist
Backup lamps
Daytime running lamps
Exterior courtesy lamps
Front fog lamps
Hazard warning lamps
Headlamps
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