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Quote:

Originally Posted by sirwm

I just read the
"Recall Drive Axle Seal Leak-Replace Seal 2/1/08"
thread.

It is unclear to me if the dealer is
going to completely replace the diff fluid.

Could you clarify please ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagpypr

Yes, they completely replace the differential fluid.

It is one of the areas of the recall and procedure that is unclear.

The recall, as has past service information, talks about the importance of keeping the pinion bore free of fluid. Fluid that could give the perception of a repeat failure.

It does not require, or list it, it as one of the steps in performing the seal replacement. The parts information lists the required fluid and additive, but the payment section makes no reference to it.

But, it does go a one step beyond though and states "It may be necessary to drain some or all of the axle fluid...".

It would appear it is up to the dealership or their tech, on what to do.

With out further guidence from GM, or dealerships getting claims bounced for excessive parts allowances, my recommendation would be to request that the procedure be done with a full drain and refill. Also request that they read the latest service procedures in the electronic version of the service manual, use all the proper special service tools, lift it carefully, and use the additive if required.

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Last edited by Small Dealer : 02-07-2008 at 08:55 AM.

	Small Dealer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under an invisibility cloak, somewhere in the Northeast	Quote: Originally Posted by sirwm I just read the "Recall Drive Axle Seal Leak-Replace Seal 2/1/08" thread. It is unclear to me if the dealer is going to completely replace the diff fluid. Could you clarify please ? Quote: Originally Posted by Bagpypr Yes, they completely replace the differential fluid. It is one of the areas of the recall and procedure that is unclear. The recall, as has past service information, talks about the importance of keeping the pinion bore free of fluid. Fluid that could give the perception of a repeat failure. It does not require, or list it, it as one of the steps in performing the seal replacement. The parts information lists the required fluid and additive, but the payment section makes no reference to it. But, it does go a one step beyond though and states "It may be necessary to drain some or all of the axle fluid...". It would appear it is up to the dealership or their tech, on what to do. With out further guidence from GM, or dealerships getting claims bounced for excessive parts allowances, my recommendation would be to request that the procedure be done with a full drain and refill. Also request that they read the latest service procedures in the electronic version of the service manual, use all the proper special service tools, lift it carefully, and use the additive if required. __________________ INFORMATION POSTED ON SITE Any GM Solstice Service Manual and Service Bulletin information found here on site, or Sales and Product information should be thought of as correct and accurate as of the date posted. After that any information or procedure should be confirmed as still correct with your dealership. Last edited by Small Dealer : 02-07-2008 at 08:55 AM.