Can using the incorrect type of lubricant cause bearing damage?

Yes. The wrong lubricant could lose viscosity under heat and pressure, causing damage.

GM Genuine Parts Front Drive Axle Clutch Shaft Bearing

About this product

GM Genuine Parts Bearings are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These help minimize wear and friction in a variety of applications on your vehicle. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE).

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Help minimize wear and friction in a variety of applications on your vehicle
Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies

Width0.51 in / 13 mm

Outside Diameter0.71 in / 18 mm

Weight0.06lb

Inside Diameter0.47 in / 12 mm

ClassificationOE

Width0.51 in / 13 mm

Weight0.06lb

ClassificationOE

Outside Diameter0.71 in / 18 mm

Inside Diameter0.47 in / 12 mm

24 Months/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty for Parts (plus Labor if installed by a GM dealer)

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Good Maintenance Practices:

Keep bearing and race lubricated and make sure to only use approved bearing grease for lubrication
Do not overtighten attachment nut

Signs of wear for bearings include but are not limited to:

Grinding or humming sound from bearing assembly
Vibration through the steering wheel
Signs of metal shavings in the bearing assembly

Model	Body Style	Year(s)
Astro		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Avalanche		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Avalanche 1500		2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Avalanche 2500		2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Blazer		1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
K2500		2000
K3500		2000
S10	Standard Cab Pickup	1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Silverado 1500	Extended Cab Pickup	1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 1500	Standard Cab Pickup	1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 1500	Crew Cab Pickup	1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 1500 Classic		2007
Silverado 1500 HD		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 1500 HD Classic		2007
Silverado 1500 LD		2019
Silverado 2500		1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Silverado 2500 HD		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Silverado 2500 HD Classic		2007
Silverado 3500		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 3500 Classic		2007
Silverado 3500 HD		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Suburban		2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Suburban 1500		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Suburban 2500		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Tahoe		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

About this product

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Help minimize wear and friction in a variety of applications on your vehicle
Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies

Width0.51 in / 13 mm

Outside Diameter0.71 in / 18 mm

Weight0.06lb

Inside Diameter0.47 in / 12 mm

ClassificationOE

Width0.51 in / 13 mm

Weight0.06lb

ClassificationOE

Outside Diameter0.71 in / 18 mm

Inside Diameter0.47 in / 12 mm

24 Months/Unlimited Miles Limited Warranty for Parts (plus Labor if installed by a GM dealer)

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Good Maintenance Practices:

Keep bearing and race lubricated and make sure to only use approved bearing grease for lubrication
Do not overtighten attachment nut

Signs of wear for bearings include but are not limited to:

Grinding or humming sound from bearing assembly
Vibration through the steering wheel
Signs of metal shavings in the bearing assembly

Model	Body Style	Year(s)
Astro		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Avalanche		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Avalanche 1500		2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Avalanche 2500		2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Blazer		1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
K2500		2000
K3500		2000
S10	Standard Cab Pickup	1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Silverado 1500	Extended Cab Pickup	1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 1500	Standard Cab Pickup	1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 1500	Crew Cab Pickup	1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Silverado 1500 Classic		2007
Silverado 1500 HD		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 1500 HD Classic		2007
Silverado 1500 LD		2019
Silverado 2500		1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Silverado 2500 HD		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Silverado 2500 HD Classic		2007
Silverado 3500		2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 3500 Classic		2007
Silverado 3500 HD		2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Suburban		2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Suburban 1500		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Suburban 2500		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Tahoe		2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

Signs of wear for bearings include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

Signs of wear for bearings include but are not limited to:

Fits these vehicles

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