Buick Enclave: Specifications, Diagnostic Information and Procedures
SPECIFICATIONS
APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES
Approximate Fluid Capacities
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
ADHESIVES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND SEALERS
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants and Sealers
COMPONENT LOCATOR
TRANSFER CASE DISASSEMBLED VIEW
Fig. 1: Disassembled View Of Transfer Case
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
SYMPTOMS - TRANSFER CASE
Strategy Based Diagnostics
Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system
functions. Refer to Transfer
Case Disassembled View, Transfer Case Description and Operation and Rear Drive
Axle Description and
Operation. All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy
based diagnostics is a uniform
approach for repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in
order to resolve a system
condition. The diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary.
For a detailed explanation, refer
to Strategy Based Diagnosis.
Visual/Physical Inspection
- Inspect for aftermarket devices, which could affect the operation of the
vehicle. Refer to Checking
Aftermarket Accessories.
- Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious
damage or conditions, which could
cause the symptom.
- Inspect for the correct lubricant levels and the proper viscosities.
- Verify the exact operating conditions under which the concern exists.
Note factors such as vehicle speed,
road conditions, ambient temperature and other specifics.
- Compare the driving characteristics or sounds, if applicable, to a known
good vehicle and ensure you are
not trying to correct a normal condition.
Intermittent
Test the vehicle under the same conditions that the customer reported in
order to verify the system is operating
properly.
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to
diagnose the symptom:
- Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
- Noisy in Drive
- Noisy When Coasting
- Intermittent Noise
- Constant Noise
- Transfer Case Leak Diagnosis
NOISY IN DRIVE
Noisy in Drive
NOISY WHEN COASTING
Noisy When Coasting
INTERMITTENT NOISE
Intermittent Noise
CONSTANT NOISE
Constant Noise
TRANSFER CASE LEAK DIAGNOSIS
Transfer Case Leak Diagnosis
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TRANSFER CASE FLUID REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the drain plug.
Fig. 2: Identifying Drain Plug
3. Remove the f
TRANSFER CASE DISASSEMBLE
Housing O-ring, Vent Assembly, Drain and Fill Plug Removal
Fig. 27: View Of Transfer Case Housing O-Ring, Vent Assembly, Drain & Fill
Plugs
Housing O-Ring, Vent Assembl
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The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating
positions.
WARNING
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash.
Do not drive until the head restrai
TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER PIPE CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - RADIATOR
Fig. 17: View Of Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Connector
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Connector Replacement - Radiator
TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE/PIPE QUICK-CONNECT FITTING DISCONNECTION
AND CONNECTION
Special Tools
DT-