Drivetrain - Driveshaft Center Bearing Grease Leak
LTB00437NAS125 JULY 2012
SECTION: 205-01
Rear Driveshaft Center Bearing Grease Leak
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation: A knock noise from underneath the vehicle may be evident. Upon inspection, grease may be found leaking from the O-ring seal on the rear driveshaft center CV joint and the rubber diaphragm may be
split.
Cause: This may be caused by the O-ring not sealing to the CV joint body.
Action: In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Repair Procedure outlined below to replace the rear driveshaft assembly.
PARTS:
TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual for any required special tools
WARRANTY:
NOTE: Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
Normal Warranty policies and procedures apply
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPLACE REAR DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Refer to Workshop Manual section 205-01 and replace the rear driveshaft assembly.
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