Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads (Fig. 1 and 2) may occur if power tools are used to remove the wheel drive shaft nut on some 2021-2023 XT5, XT6, Blazer, Traverse, Acadia; and 2021-2024 Enclave models equipped with all-wheel drive.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Power tools should not be used to remove the wheel drive shaft nuts. (Fig. 3) Use hand tools only. Any warranty claims submitted due to these conditions may be debited.
Fig. 3
Refer to the proper replacement procedures in the appropriate Service Information. Removing the wheel drive shaft nut requires using a breaker bar and the proper sized socket to loosen the nut. (Fig. 4)
Fig. 4
The wheel drive shaft nut is a single-use fastener and should be discarded once removed from the wheel drive shaft.
Refer to Bulletin #23-NA-192 for additional information.
– Thanks to Kristin Clancy, Jessica Thoma and Bill Taylor
