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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2004AZTEK AWD V6-3.4L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSFLUID - TRANSFER CASESERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Pontiac Aztek AWD V6-3.4L VIN E
Fluid - Transfer Case: Service and Repair
2004 Pontiac Aztek AWD V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Service and Repair
Transfer Case Fluid Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the fill plug (2) and gasket.
3. Place a container under the drain plug (1) in order to catch the oil.
4. Remove the drain plug and gasket. Allow the oil to drain.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the drain plug (1) and gasket.
Tighten the drain plug to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2. Fill the transfer case with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045, or equivalent.
3. Fill the transfer case to the bottom of the oil fill plug hole.
4. Install the oil fill plug (2) and gasket.
Tighten the oil fill plug to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.
Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the fill plug (2) and gasket.
3. Place a container under the drain plug (1) in order to catch the oil.
4. Remove the drain plug and gasket. Allow the oil to drain.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
1. Install the drain plug (1) and gasket.
Tighten the drain plug to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2. Fill the transfer case with synthetic gear oil GM P/N United States 12378514 Canada P/N 88901045, or equivalent.
3. Fill the transfer case to the bottom of the oil fill plug hole.
4. Install the oil fill plug (2) and gasket.
Tighten the oil fill plug to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.