Final Drive Carrier Inspect

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Checking Final Drive Planet Pinion To Carrier Clearance

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Inspect the pinion gear teeth for chips or damage.

NOTE: The final drive carrier (100) must be replaced if the gears are out of specification.

Inspect the final drive planet pinion to carrier clearance. The final drive planet pinion to carrier clearance should be 0.20-0.30 mm (0.008-0.012 in).