2016 GMC Truck Acadia AWD V6-3.6L Technical Service Bulletin # 08-04-21-002A Date: 090622

2016 GMC Truck Acadia AWD V6-3.6L Technical Service Bulletin # 08-04-21-002A Date: 090622

Drivetrain - Fluid Leak From Transfer Case/Trans. Area

TECHNICAL

Bulletin No.: 08-04-21-002A

Date: June 22, 2009

Subject: Automatic Transmission Fluid Leak at Transfer Case Weep Hole (Replace Front Wheel Drive Intermediate (Inner) Shaft Seal)

Models:

2008-2010 Buick Enclave

2008-2009 Chevrolet Equinox Sport

2009-2010 Chevrolet Traverse

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

2007-2010 GMC Acadia

2010 GMC Terrain

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2008-2009 Pontiac Torrent GXP

2007-2009 Suzuki XL-7

2007-2010 Saturn OUTLOOK

2008-2009 Saturn VUE

with 6T45/70/75 AWD/PTU Automatic Transmission (RPO MHC/MH4/MH6) for GM or AF33-5 AWD/PTU Automatic Transmission (RPO M45)

for 2007-2008 Suzuki and Getrag 760/790 Transfer Case

Supercede:

This bulletin is being revised to update the information and add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-04-21-002 (07 -

Transmission/Transaxle).

Condition

Some customers may comment on a red fluid leak from the transmission or transfer case area. Technicians may find that the fluid is leaking from the

transfer case/PTU weep hole farthest from the transmission, near the passenger side.

Cause

The front wheel drive intermediate (inner) shaft seal may be leaking. Due to low ambient temperatures with various runout conditions between the

intermediate drive shaft and the input shaft, the seal material may not properly seal automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

Correction

Replace the front wheel drive intermediate (inner) shaft seal with a new designed seal.

Important

Selecting the correct replacement seal is critical due to a 2008 mid-model design update. Use the information below to determine which seal

to use. For additional information, refer to New Product Information in the Getrag 760/790 Transfer Case category in SI.

For Acadia, Enclave, OUTLOOK and Traverse

- For vehicles built prior to VIN Breakpoint 8J217964, use first design seal, P/N 19180998 (Green).

- For vehicles built on or after VIN Breakpoint 8J217964, use second design seal, P/N 19206322 (Green).

For Equinox, Terrain, Torrent and VUE

- For vehicles built prior to VIN Breakpoint 86075818, use first design seal, P/N 19180998 (Green).

- For vehicles built on or after VIN Breakpoint 86075818, use second design seal, P/N 19206322 (Green).

For Suzuki XL-7

- For vehicles built prior to VIN Breakpoint 86115983, use first design seal, P/N 19180998 (Green).

- For vehicles built on or after VIN Breakpoint 86115983, use second design seal, P/N 19206322 (Green).

Notice

Second design seals are not compatible with first design transfer cases. Installing a second design seal in a first design transfer case will create a

transmission fluid leak due to interference with the input shaft.

Seal Installation

Installing the replacement seal to the proper depth is critical. Use the DT-48078 - Inner Drive Shaft Seal installer with a J 8092 - Driver Handle to

install the seal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) (a) from the end of the input shaft. Refer to the Front Drive Axle Inner Shaft Seal Replacement procedure in SI.

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Parts Information

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table above.