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2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # 09-04-95-001D Date: 120716

2010 Cadillac CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.0L Technical Service Bulletin # 09-04-95-001D Date: 120716



Drivetrain - Noise Shifting Between Reverse And Drive



TECHNICAL



Bulletin No.: 09-04-95-001D



Date: July 16, 2012



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



2009-2011 Chevrolet HHR



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 the HHR model. Please discard Corporate Bulletin 09-04-95-001C (Section 04 - Driveline/Axle).



Condition (Cruze, Equinox, HHR, LaCrosse, Regal, SRX, Terrain)



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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, HHR, LaCrosse, Regal, SRX, Terrain)



Add a washer between the front wheel drive shaft and the bearing hub assembly using the procedure listed below.



Note



- 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.



- 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.



4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the opposite side.



Condition (CTS, Camaro)



Some customers may comment on a clicking type noise coming from the rear of the vehicle when shifting between reverse and drive or on a hard



acceleration.



Correction (CTS, Camaro)



Add a washer between the rear wheel drive shaft and the bearing hub assembly using the procedure listed below.



Note



- 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 a NEW washer only.



- Anytime the wheel drive shaft is separated from the steering knuckle, the washer must be replaced with a NEW washer only.



1. Remove the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement procedure in SI.



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2. Install the washer (1) onto the rear wheel drive shaft (2) as shown above.



Note



DO NOT reuse wheel drive shaft nut. Discard and replace with a NEW nut only.



3. Install the rear wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement procedure in SI.



4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the opposite side.



Parts Information



Warranty Information



For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.