CTS Coupe RWD V8-6.2L SC (2011)
Axle Shaft Assembly: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Noise Shifting Between Reverse & Drive
TECHNICAL
Bulletin No.: 09-04-95-001C
Date: October 18, 2010
Subject: Clicking Type Noise from Front or Rear of Vehicle When Shifting Between Reverse and Drive or on Hard Acceleration (Add Washer to
Wheel Drive Shaft)
Models:
2010-2011 Buick LaCrosse
2011 Buick Regal
2008-2011 Cadillac CTS, CTS Wagon, Coupe (Includes V Series)
2010-2011 Cadillac SRX
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Built Prior to June 1, 2009 (V8 Engine (All) and V6 Engine (Manual)) or February 17, 2010 (V6 Engine (Automatic))
2010-2011 Chevrolet Equinox
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2010-2011 GMC Terrain
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin 09-04-95-001B (Section 04 - Driveline/Axle).
Condition (Cruze, Equinox, LaCrosse, Regal, SRX, Terrain)
Some customers may comment on a clicking type noise coming from the front of the vehicle when shifting between reverse and drive or on a hard
acceleration.
Correction (Cruze, Equinox, LaCrosse, Regal, SRX, Terrain)
Add a washer between the front wheel drive shaft and the bearing hub assembly using the procedure listed below.
Note
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Some vehicles may have been built with the washer. If there is a washer already installed, remove and discard the washer. DO NOT re-use the
washer, replace with NEW only.
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Anytime the wheel drive shaft is separated from the steering knuckle, the washer must be replaced with a NEW washer only.
1. Remove the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement procedure in SI.
2. Install the washer (1) onto the front wheel drive shaft (2) as shown above.
Note
For Cruze, Equinox and Terrain, DO NOT reuse wheel drive shaft nut. Discard and replace with a NEW nut only.
3. Install the front wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement procedure in SI.
