GM says that damage to the wheel drive shaft threads on 2021-2024 Cadillac XT5 and XT6 AWD vehicles has been seen in warranty claims due to the use of power tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
Example of shaft thread damage due to use of power tool.
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Example of shaft nut thread damage.
GM says that damage to the wheel drive shaft threads on 2021-2024 Cadillac XT5 and XT6 AWD vehicles has been seen in warranty claims due to the use of power tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut.
Power tools must never be used to remove this hardware. Use hand tools only.
Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety ofspecialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.
