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Tahoe / Yukon Service Manual

Drain Plug Replacement (1)

Drain Plug Replacement Removal Procedure

  1. Raise the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
Drain Plug Replacement (1) — figure 1
Drain Plug Replacement (1) — figure 1
  1. { If equipped } Transfer Case Skid Shield (2) » Remove — Transfer Case Skid Shield Replacement
Drain Plug Replacement (1) — figure 2
Drain Plug Replacement (1) — figure 2

  1. Transfer Case Oil Drain Plug (1) » Remove

  2. Drain the fluid from the transfer case. Installation Procedure

  3. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 1.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 1.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 1.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 1.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  1. Transfer Case Oil Drain Plug (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Drain Plug Replacement (1) — figure 3
Drain Plug Replacement (1) — figure 3

  1. Transfer Case Oil Fill Plug (1) » Remove

  2. Fill the transfer case with fluid. Approximate Fluid Capacities Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers

  3. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 5.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 5.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 5.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 5.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  4. Transfer Case Oil Fill Plug (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  5. Remove the drain pan.

  6. { If equipped } Transfer Case Skid Shield (2) » Install — Transfer Case Skid Shield Replacement

  7. Lower the vehicle.