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.
6.
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
SEE MORE:
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
J-42572 Drive Shaft Seal Clamp Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Rear Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
2. Place the wheel drive shaft horizontally in a bench vise.
3.
Using a side cutter or oth
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See "Steering Wheel
Controls" in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
: Press to turn cruise control
on
or off. A white indicator comes on in
the instrument cluster.
RES+ : If there is a set speed in
memory, press t
