GTO V8-6.0L VIN U (2005)
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Pitting
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Galling
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Excessive play between ball (1) and cage (2).
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Damage or cracking of the cage.
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Cracking, galling, or chips of the races.
14. If damaged, replace the constant velocity joint.
15. Thoroughly clean and inspect the drive shaft boot for tears, cracking and deterioration.
16. If the drive shaft seal is damaged, replace the boot.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive
shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to increased noise and possible failure
of the wheel drive shaft.
1. Install the inner race and cage into the outer race ensuring the inner race step (5) is opposite of the outer race groove (1).
2. Align the thick sections (1) with the outer race with the narrow sections (2) on the inner race.