VUE AWD V6-3.5L VIN 4 (2004)
24.
Fabricate a dipstick using a length of heavy mechanic's wore of equivalent. Position a 90 degree bend approximately 25 mm (1-in.) from the end of
the wire.
25.
Place the angled end of the dipstick into the fluid fill plug opening.
26.
Rest the wire squarely on the threads of the fill plug hole.
27.
Remove the dipstick and measure the distance between the bend and the fluid level as indicated by the witness mark.
Specification
The distance between the bend and the fluid level should be 8-17 mm (0.32-0.68 in).
28.
Adjust the fluid level as required by adding or removing fluid (P/N 12378514).
29.
Throughly clean the fill plug threads and apply thread sealer Loctite(R) Threadlocker 592 (U.S.A.: P/N 21485278; Canada: P/N 10953480) or
equivalent to the threads of the RDM fill plug.
30.
Install the RDM fill plug.
Tighten
Tighten Rear Differential Assembly Fill Plug to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs).
31.
Lower the vehicle.
32.
Perform road test to check for leaks.
