Power Transfer Unit Oil Fill Plug, Oil Drain Plug, and Vent Hose Connector Installation

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS, FWDSECTION Power Transfer Unit Oil Fill Plug, Oil Drain Plug, and Vent Hose Connector Installation
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Power Transfer Unit Oil Fill Plug, Oil Drain Plug, and Vent Hose Connector Installation

Callout Component Name
1 Power Transfer Unit Drain Plug
NOTE:

The plug and seal are only available as an assembly. Install a NEW plug with seal during assembly.


Tighten 
40 N.m (30 lb ft)
2 Power Transfer Unit Fill Plug
Procedure 
Tighten the oil fill plug only after the assembly has been filled with fluid. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .
NOTE:

The plug and seal are only available as an assembly. Install a NEW plug with seal during assembly.


Tighten 
40 N.m (30 lb ft)
3 Power Transfer Unit Vent Hose Connector
Procedure 
Apply sealant to the threads of the connector. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
Tighten 
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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