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 Inner 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

Product Specifications

Outside Diameter1.65 in / 42 mm

Weight0.08lb

Inside Diameter1.42 in / 36 mm

ClassificationOE

Width0.47 in / 12 mm

Outside Diameter1.65 in / 42 mm

Inside Diameter1.42 in / 36 mm

Width0.47 in / 12 mm

Weight0.08lb

ClassificationOE

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	Trim	Year(s)
Avalanche			2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Avalanche 1500			2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 1500			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
Suburban			2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Suburban 1500			2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Tahoe			2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Trailblazer			2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Trailblazer EXT			2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

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

Product Specifications

Outside Diameter1.65 in / 42 mm

Weight0.08lb

Inside Diameter1.42 in / 36 mm

ClassificationOE

Width0.47 in / 12 mm

Outside Diameter1.65 in / 42 mm

Inside Diameter1.42 in / 36 mm

Width0.47 in / 12 mm

Weight0.08lb

ClassificationOE

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	Trim	Year(s)
Avalanche			2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Avalanche 1500			2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Silverado 1500			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
Suburban			2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Suburban 1500			2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Tahoe			2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Trailblazer			2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Trailblazer EXT			2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Product 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

Product Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Good Maintenance Practices:

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

Fits these vehicles

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