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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Driveline/Axle 🢒 Front Drive Axle 🢒 Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the 4 bolts and the front skid plate from the vehicle if it is equipped.
  3. Place a drain pan or suitable container under the front axle housing.

    4. Object Number: 174476 Size: SH
  4. Remove the front axle oil level/filler plug (1) from the front axle housing.
  5. Remove the front axle housing drain plug (2) and drain the front axle oil.
  6. Remove the front axle housing assembly. Refer to Front Axle Housing Replacement in Front Drive Axle.

    7. Object Number: 469465 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 6 differential carrier bolts (1)  and the 2 reamer bolts from the front axle housing.
  8. Clean the differential carrier and the front axle housing mating surfaces.
  9. Inspect the differential carrier. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Assemble .

Installation Procedure
  1. Apply RTV silicone sealer GM P/N 1052917, or the equivalent, to the differential carrier mating surface on the front axle housing.

    2. Object Number: 174682 Size: SH
  2. Install the differential carrier (1) into the front axle housing (2).

    3. Object Number: 469465 Size: SH
  3. Install the 6 differential carrier bolts (1) and the 2 reamer bolts (1).

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Secure the 6 carrier bolts and the 2 reamer bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the differential carrier bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

  5. Install the front axle housing into the vehicle. Refer to Front Axle Housing Replacement in Front Drive Axle.

    6. Object Number: 174476 Size: SH
  6. Install the front axle housing drain plug (2) into the front axle housing.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the front axle housing drain plug to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

  7. Refill the front axle housing with approximately 1 liter (1.8 pints) of 80W-90 GLS lubricant GM P/N 12345977 (Canadian P/N 10953482), or the equivalent.
  8. Install the front axle housing oil level/filler plug (1) into the front axle housing.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the front axle housing oil level/filler plug to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

  9. Install the front skid plate, if equipped, to the vehicle.
  10. Secure the front skid plate with 4 bolts.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the front skid plate bolts to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

  11. Lower the vehicle.