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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NOTE: Examples used in this article are general in nature and do not
necessarily relate
to a specific engine or system. Illustrations and procedures have been chosen
to guide mechanic through engine overhaul process. Descriptions of processes
of cleaning, inspection, asse
Use the slider switch in the center of the outlet, to change the direction of
the airflow. Use the thumbwheel near the outlet to control the amount of airflow
or to shut off the airflow.
Keep all outlets open whenever possible for best system performance.
Operation Tips
► Clear away any