What steps should be taken to clean and inspect the differential case, pinion gear, ring gear, pinion flange, and bearing components on Cadillac SRX?

Clean out the differential case with a solvent and check for chips or breaks, bolt holes damaged, abnormal use, groves scuffing, damaged side flange of the bearing, heat discoloration, and wore thru differential pin bores . Clean the pinion gear in solvent and check for unusually worn teeth or pitting or heat discoloration on the pinion complete and teeth wearing pitting twisted splines on pinion check pinion shaft threads, make sure pinion gear end is not bent or burred over(blown). Clean the ring gear with solvent and check its damage to the threaded holes and strange wear or heat discoloration of the gear teeths. Always clean the pinion flange in the solvent before checking for wear, pitting as well as twisting of the splines and grooves/pitting on the sealing surface. Check the bearing rollers and races for any pitting, scoring, or grooves, excess wear or injury and look for heat discoloration ranging from faint yellow to dark blue which means potential overload or improper lubrication; all bearings or races that are heat discoloured should be changed. In addition, look for bent or distorted bearing cages.

How to replace the Differential Carrier Assembly on Cadillac SRX?

To be able to replace the Differential carrier assembly, start by collecting the necessary tools. These would include: j 44394 seal protector. Raising and support the vehicle must be done first, after which the front frame assembly should be lowered. Once the front propeller shaft is loose from the Differential, it can be moved to the side, right and left front wheel drive shafts should be removed as well. Next, remove the intermediate wheel Drive Shaft support bearing and place a transmission jack under the Differential to support it properly and firmly. Loose the front Differential to Oil Pan mounting bolts and remove the intermediate wheel Drive Shaft and front Differential from Oil Pan. Position for installation the Differential on the transmission jack and fix it once more. After the Differential is secured, install the middle wheel Drive Shaft and front Differential to the Oil Pan, install and fasten the front Differential to Oil Pan mounting bolts in sequence to 110 n.m (81 lb ft). With the removal of the transmission jack, install the intermediate wheel Drive Shaft support bearing to the left and right front wheel drive shafts, and finally the front propeller shaft to the Differential. Check the Differential lubricant level, front frame assembly, and loop the vehicle down.

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Cadillac SRX Carrier Part Number: 22896613
$2788.48 MSRP: $3605.01
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential, Limited Slip; Differential; Differential
- Replaced by: 84632799
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2016 Cadillac SRX | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 19178783
$248.03 MSRP: $1369.94
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential (3.73 Ratio); Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 15143804, 25771601
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Part Number: 22897038
$2149.65 MSRP: $2883.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential Assembly-Limited Slip
- Replaces: 20986534
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 25978162
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly-Differential (3.23 Ratio); Carrier Assembly; Carrier; Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 19181225, 15793715, 25862519
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Assembly Part Number: 23221507
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, With Cap; Differential; Carrier
- Replaces: 20935921, 22986668, 20853417, 22874990, 22931260, 22820105, 22824224, 20986533, 20889155, 20957827
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX
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Cadillac SRX Differential Assembly Part Number: 23221505
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, With Cap; Differential; Carrier
- Replaces: 20904166, 22874989, 22986667, 20986532, 22820104, 22931259, 22824223, 20935920, 20957826
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Gear Assembly Part Number: 19259128
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Set, Differential Ring & Drive Pinion; Ring And Pinion; Ring & Pinion
- Replaces: 19152490
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Case Part Number: 19133287
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential; Gear Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Carrier Assembly, Front Part Number: 25978168
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly-Front Differential; Carrier; Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12573042, 19181235, 25873547
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Carrier Part Number: 25978164
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly-Differential (3.23 Ratio); Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 15918218, 25862521
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 25978163
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly-Differential (3.23 Ratio); Carrier Assembly; Carrier; Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 19181229, 25862520
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 25978161
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly-Differential (3.23 Ratio); Carrier Assembly; Carrier; Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 25862518, 15793713
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 19181710
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential (3.91 Ratio); Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 25766297
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 19181709
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 15143803, 25771600
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 19178779
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential (3.90 Ratio); Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 15208641, 15793719, 19181226
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 19178776
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier, Final Drive; Differential; Carrier
- Replaces: 19181234, 25768812
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 19133286
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Differential, Differential Side With Pinion; Differential Case; Gear Assembly; Carrier; Differential; Differential, Differential Side; Differential
- Replaces: 89048203, 89059049
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Carrier Assembly, Front Part Number: 25978167
$2141.91 MSRP: $2756.64
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly-Front Differential; Carrier; Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 25714854, 25868432
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac SRX Differential Carrier Part Number: 25978166
$1678.94 MSRP: $2160.80
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Carrier Assembly-Differential (3.90 Ratio); Carrier; Carrier, Final Drive; Differential
- Replaces: 15825525, 25862523
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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The Cadillac SRX Differential is one of the precious devices that are critical to the front-wheel drive-based mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle and contributing to the performance and variability of power-train a number of SRX models. This complex system enables the drive wheels to turn at different rpm which is essential when cornering and for getting the optimal grip of the road. The Cadillac SRX vehicles most commonly use the open differentials to split the torque equally between the wheels and at the same time, use the limited slip differentials (LSD) to boost tractions through regulating power in accordance to the condition of the wheels. It is most helpful in driving that is difficult, where it allows the Cadillac SRX to provide stability and consistently be at its optimal. The features of the differential are quite important in determining the SRX's handling so as to provide a feel of powerful and commanding drive. Cadillac SRX Differential requires fluid to help in its operations and any loss or even wear and tear may lead to its poor functioning hence needs regular checkups. The Cadillac SRX was first produced from 2003 to 2016 and it is regarded as one of the luxury cars and comes equipped with excellent safety features and comfort. The Cadillac SRX has the optimal market sales figures mainly due to a well-developed power train and a perfect differential system. Therefore, the Cadillac SRX is easily distinguishable on the automobile market and is the epitome of luxury, efficiency, and durability that comes with an innovative differential system.

Cadillac SRX Differential Parts and Q&A

Differential Carrier
19178783
Q: What steps should be taken to clean and inspect the differential case, pinion gear, ring gear, pinion flange, and bearing components on Cadillac SRX?
A:
Clean out the differential case with a solvent and check for chips or breaks, bolt holes damaged, abnormal use, groves scuffing, damaged side flange of the bearing, heat discoloration, and wore thru differential pin bores . Clean the pinion gear in solvent and check for unusually worn teeth or pitting or heat discoloration on the pinion complete and teeth wearing pitting twisted splines on pinion check pinion shaft threads, make sure pinion gear end is not bent or burred over(blown). Clean the ring gear with solvent and check its damage to the threaded holes and strange wear or heat discoloration of the gear teeths. Always clean the pinion flange in the solvent before checking for wear, pitting as well as twisting of the splines and grooves/pitting on the sealing surface. Check the bearing rollers and races for any pitting, scoring, or grooves, excess wear or injury and look for heat discoloration ranging from faint yellow to dark blue which means potential overload or improper lubrication; all bearings or races that are heat discoloured should be changed. In addition, look for bent or distorted bearing cages.
Carrier Assembly, Front
25978167
Q: How to replace the Differential Carrier Assembly on Cadillac SRX?
A:
To be able to replace the Differential carrier assembly, start by collecting the necessary tools. These would include: j 44394 seal protector. Raising and support the vehicle must be done first, after which the front frame assembly should be lowered. Once the front propeller shaft is loose from the Differential, it can be moved to the side, right and left front wheel Drive Shafts should be removed as well. Next, remove the intermediate wheel Drive Shaft support bearing and place a transmission jack under the Differential to support it properly and firmly. Loose the front Differential to Oil Pan mounting bolts and remove the intermediate wheel Drive Shaft and front Differential from Oil Pan. Position for installation the Differential on the transmission jack and fix it once more. After the Differential is secured, install the middle wheel Drive Shaft and front Differential to the Oil Pan, install and fasten the front Differential to Oil Pan mounting bolts in sequence to 110 n.m (81 lb ft). With the removal of the transmission jack, install the intermediate wheel Drive Shaft support bearing to the left and right front wheel drive shafts, and finally the front propeller shaft to the Differential. Check the Differential lubricant level, front frame assembly, and loop the vehicle down.