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Right or Left Rear Axle Shaft Seal Leak - bearing differential fluid hub oil shaft

Subject:Right or Left Rear Axle Shaft Seal Leak - bearing differential fluid hub left oil right shaft

Models:2003 Cadillac CTS



When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.

Condition/Concern:

Rear axle shaft seal leak.

Recommendation/Instructions:

Install new triple lip axle shaft seal part # 88996591.

Part number shown is the most current at the time of this information. Part numbers are subject to change.

IMPORTANT: SEAL PROTECTOR, J 44394, MUST BE USED DURING SEAL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION OR DAMAGE TO THE SEAL WILL OCCUR.

Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance. This diagnostic approach was developed for the vehicle with the VIN you entered and should not be automatically be used for other vehicles with similar symptoms.