HOW TO REPLACE DIFFERENTIAL IN 2014+ CADILLAC CTS!!!
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- Hi, in this video I'm showing you, guys, how to replace differential in cadillac CTS 2014-19. CTS's have common issue of differential going bad around 100k miles(it's annoying and expensive), so I've decided to share with you how to do it in your garage with simple tools to save you self quite a bit of money!
- ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I just bought a rear differential out of a 2015 for an off road buggy project. It has 3.45 gears and came out of a low mileage car. Its amazing how light they are to lift.
💪🏾🖤🖤thanks I will be diving in the project 100% more confident now multiple diff is going out I’m at 94k miles 🤬🤬
Great!
Very informative video.
Took a few hours, but was the exact guidance I needed!
Another great video. Thanks Igor
Great video I hope i can do it as fast as you done it. 2013 Cadillac ATS 80k bad differential. I will go after a donor one as well yes research shows them go bad at 80k
IM dealing with 2015 ATS w/ AWD and 2.0l. As far as fluid, ypu may want to look at Amsoil 75-90W Heavy Duty Lube. A lot cheaper than GM lube, which was 40 bucks a quart. I would look at replacing seals on new doff b4 it gets installed as well. This vid also works for ATS as well.
Great video bro thank you changing my at 70k miles
Fantastic video
Great videos. I will need all of this for my 2014 CTS 3.6 eventually:)
Report it to NHTSA or GM will continue to get away with this...and consumers will continue paying extra for junk. Same with my 2015 XTS-4
Thanks you just saved me $400 in “ labor” I can do this my damn self
Don't use synthetic oil. Use petroleum doffential oil by STP.
Just happened to my 2014 cts @ 80k. Great video, I just purchased one and I’m about to install it when it comes in.
angeltxx I hope it goes smoothly!
Anyone know if the 2014 Ats 3.45 diff will fit on the Cts? Cts is also 2014 and same ratio. Images look the same but hard to really know
@@NN2PX8 Did it fit?
@@johnbriggs9046 yes the 2014 ats 3.45 ratio is the same pumpkin size as the 2014 Cts 3.45 ratio diff. Dealership changing part numbers by 1 number to make these parts seem different & demand at super high prices when you can Donor the same part from a different car & spend $500 instead of $1500 from a dealership who lies & says a donor wouldn’t fit from an ats. Pretty shady business from Cadillac to me. It takes ppl like us to go to junk yards, have the 2 different cars liftted & compare parts. Worst of all, cadillacs labor manual set up is making junk yards set up messed up prices also. Charging $500 for a 3.45 diff for ats but charging $900 for a 3.45 diff cts when its the same exact part. If enough ppl start realizing and reporting this. It will definitely help Cadillac consumers out b/c nobody should be paying for a part that goes out super early thats EASY to put on, 2 hours when dealerships are saying 7 hours. So ridiculous. Hopefully this helps & shows how shady Cadillac is. Shops charging $500-$700 to install when clearly in this Vid its only 2 hours.
@@NN2PX8 so you used an ats diff with the same ratio and everything went smooth? also how has it been holding up so far?
2014 ATS 92k . Yea. Thanks for this video.
How much did they quote u to fix the rear differential? I'm planning on buying a 2014 ATS 2.0T soon
Anyone know if the 2014 Ats 3.45 diff will fit on the Cts? Cts is also 2014 and same ratio. Images look the same but hard to really know
I need help finding a rear differential! 😩 I've looked on ebay. I place an order on the GM parts store and they emailed me back that it was out of stock. Any tips on where else to look!
Thanks
What tools did you use ?
What repair manual did you use?
Where can I get a rear differential from for my 2014 Cadillac CTs 2.0?
Excellent video
What mm size was the large bolt you had to remove?
Well I am in Denver and is 2024 have the similar caddy year and turbo cts just like yours . My is a different color. So the cost on the Cadillac dealership is about $5000.00 not tax included and it needs it . Because of the sound . So any suggestions of a place to get this done or a website to buy a functional Rear differential? Thank you
Your videos are very helpful. Thank you. Also, what did you do with the old differential carrier? Did you repair it or sell it?
I was trying to sell it but ended up just throwing it out when I was moving
STP CONVENTIONAL GEAR OIL!!is a must
Dude. Thank you!🤘🏼🖤
Man how did you get that put back in? Having a hell of a time putting it back in
ATS 100000 miles what Lube did they recommend
I was told by a rear end shop that works on only rear ends to not use synthetic oil on these different. Shop said use petroleum differential oil. The metal flakes will stick to the side walls of the housing rather then going through the bearings and causing it to seize up. He recommended STP petroleum diff oil.
Are you currently the stp petroleum diff oil if so how is it working for you?
@@doughboy3465 yes I'm still using it and have no problems have put about 13k miles since.
@@adminadmin9997 sounds good! I will try it
Or you can use the factory recommended synthetic oil and just change it at the correct intervals (even 30k miles or less) and get a magnet plug if you're worried. I use synthetic and I have 300K miles. Differential is just as pretty as the day it came off the lot. 0 shavings
@@adamhoff4194 how many quarts of oil are you adding to the diff?
Do you remember what the torque specs were for the bolts?
Great video. Just happened to my Cadillac CTS 2015 with 59k miles. 🤦♂️
have you fixed it i haven't found a solution !! my mechanic thought of an idea how but im waiting on him to reach out to me
59k miles? If u bought it used, did the previous owner maintain it at all? Such as changing fluids?
The dealership has had my ATS for 2 months now to replace the rear differential . The order is lagging it to arrive to the dealership
Is happening to me at 126k miles i have a 2015 ats performance
When you dropped your diff how did you get the rear axel to separate from the diff?
Just unbolt the cv's then if they are stuck together and being a pain just take a hammer and give them a few solid whacks and they will pop apart
Where could I find a differential these days?! Without it being on back order?!
I wonder if my problem is the same? When I release the gas I feel this heavy disengage, almost like a "duff" and slight grinding (not heavy grinding but rubbing) noise. Then when I press the gas again, I heavy and feel the same sound, like a reengaging. Also, after a while of driving the car, it wobbles at high speed and its definitely not an alignment (had several). While rolling, it feels like an old donkey cart; like one wheel like bigger than the other.
That’s definitely not the differential causing the wobbling, the most it does it makes the whining and/or scrubbing noise. That sounds like your struts or axels or even something with your wheels or tires.
Thanks for the video. Mine is at 86k miles. Am looking on Ebay, but the ones I'm finding there are not the correct one. The mounting holes are at the wrong orientation. Still looking.
I used priorityautomotive2015 on eBay, they had exactly what I needed. My 2014 cts had a 2.85 ratio.
@@angeltxx My 2014 2.0L Turbo AWD supposedly has a 3.27 ratio w/ option GW6. Have yet to see this configuration anywhere. Will try priorityautomotive2015. Thanks, G
What size is that last bolt in the back the largest one???
15/16TH
Can you please tell me where you found a used differential? I cannot find one any where
I found one at local junk yard, but also I was looking on eBay
how much time did it take you to do the replacement?
Around 2 hours
Good afternoon Sir..I have a 2014 cts Cadillac 2.0. where can I fina rear end differential ? I'm having the same problem and I just replace my wheel hub assembly
I’ve got mine at the local junk yard
Fantastic video I'm planning on buying a cts with the 2.0 can I prevent this failure ?
No 😂
Differential is to tiny for this model. The diffs are rated for 40k. Use petroleum Differential oil. To alow the metal flakes to stick to housing. Instead of cycling through the bearing cause a seize
I just changed mine on my 2014 AWD cadillac cts when i gas it the back tires kind of brake on the own any help?
What was the issue
Is your cts is the awd or rwd version ?
This Cts is rwd
Did you have any shake or just a loud hum almost like a wheel bearing going out? I have a 2015 ats4 2.0t and I think the rear end is going, 110k miles btw. Car drives fine untill I put a heavier load on it like going up a hill or something car starts to shake and I have a humming sound. If I take it easy it will slowly go away.
I’ve had no shake, just humming noise
@@I._NED Damn, thanks for the response though!
This happened to CT’s 2.0 70000 miles we need to make GM pay us back there is big problem with this callNTSB make a complaint
NHTSA has web site for consumer complaints.. you are right, nothing changes until enough people report this
I have a 2014 cts vsport that is making this exact noise, my cadi has 91k. Does anyone know is there’s a recall?
I’ve heard that there was a recall on ctsv but I’m not sure about all other cts’s
any tips suggestions on how to verify that its this and not a wheel bearing? also how would i find the ratio so i can find a replacement? 2014 cts 3.6 performance
@@jrca7647 no so my brick has been pretty much just sitting there...try the dealership I know they were on backorder but maybe now they got more in but they are charging about 2k last time I checked
Im about to order mines thru the GM website , I need this car to work !!!! its at 1,680 $
You’ll only hear the differential inside the car and not outside, bearings you’ll hear outside and inside.
trust me you'll know its loud as hell it can be heard in & outside the car . IF your car RWD lift the car put the car in drive and you can see if the diff is making the noise .. i ordered mine NEW it came in within a month !
There are plenty of methods to test for a bad wheel bearing:
1) jack the corner up in question & see if there is any play in the wheel...I usually check it all over while I'm there but hands @ 12 and 6 o'clock is good for simple wheel bearing check
2) feel the center of your wheel(s) after a long drive w/ your hand...if one of them is significantly hotter to the touch than the rest of them, that's usually a clear sign the wheel bearing is shot
3) abs light/codes, strange noises, abnormal wear on one tire but not the one on the other side of the same axle are all good reasons to look @ replacing the wheel bearing
I changed mine and idk why the car is reading that its on DRIVE bu the shifter its on park and wont release it ps:i released the tab for it to be able to shift and it still stuck on drive it wont release it from there any pointers anyone?
What was the issue?
Hey I’m looking for the same make & model where could I buy one from2014 Cadillac CTS 2.0 4da awd
I’ve found mine a the local part out yard, you can also try Ebay
No luck
@@I._NED I was able to find one @ a salvage yard low mileage & it rides like charm know 😤thx a lot
What kind of noise does the car make when it’s messed up? Dealer charging $160 and i wana make sure it’s that.
It’s loud humming noise, increases with speed, kinda similar to when wheel bearing is going bad but usually end up being louder
@@I._NED thank you! :)
HOW MUCH did your USED DIFF cost?
$800
Where did you buy the differential from
Do you remember how much you paid for the differential? Also, about how long do you think it took to replace it? I have a 2015 cadillac cts and I need to have mines replaced
It probably took me about an hour. It costed me $700
Nice. Did you buy the fluid from the dealer or did you buy it at like Autozone and what kind of differential fluid did you get to fill it up with?
@@incognitoone2909 I have another video on the channel about diff fluid replacement it should answer all of your questions about it
How much did differential cost ?
I believe I’ve paid about $700
How much are y’all paying for the differential and how many miles on it. It’s hard to find one :( for the awd version.
Have you fixed the car? yet
@@jrca7647 I ordered a brand new diff in march 2022 and still waiting currently on back order
@@doughboy3465 What's the website that you used ? I heard that once there are enough orders put . That's when they start production of the part
@@jrca7647 I used Dallas GM Parts Center
@@doughboy3465I ordered mines today ! also from dallas . I hope we get it soon !!!!
How much is the differential and how much does this repair cost have the same exact car and year.? Please respond
Dealer quote me $8k for this job one time. I bought a used differential at a rear end shop used with 2 quarts of oil for $400. Use petroleum diff oil on this application. Stay away from synthetic
Have you fixed the car yet i have the same issue
@@jrca7647 I got rid of it thankfully before it went out. Was quoted around $2500 to fix unless u can find the part your self it’s pricey
Where did you purchase your used differential from?
Rudeboy Galiss I got mine from local junk yard, but also I was shopping around on eBay
@@I._NED thank you, I've been looking around and trying not to buy brand new
Awesome and educating video btw... I didn't know they had problems at 100k miles. I was wondering
@@y2ksounds I had 3 diffs. In 100k miles
IM HAVING THIS PROBLEM NOW SAME CAR😬😬😬
Can i put a cts differential on an ATS?
Crunchy Taco Supreme I’ve had that question my self, they look identical on pictures and gear ratios are same but I can’t guarantee
Crunchy Taco Supreme cross referencing vin number some our interchangeable ATS 2.0 turbo part number 84110753 get donor vin call Cadillac ask for part number if that comes up your good to go.hope that helps I just used a 2015 on a 2013 found out that interchangeable on CT’s 2.0 very important have pry bar to push shaft back so you can line up. Hope that helps
I. Ned if it’s 3.27 Ratio awd that mean wheels spin in same direction. Differential part number 84110753. eBay has good prices with low miles
@@bigdoghernandez6479 Took your advice and called on a donor and part #'s match except last digit. Cadillac could not tell me what the difference between them is though. Looks the same and same gear ratio. My car is a 2014 CTS 2.0 awd 3.27 and the rear diff. part# is 84110751. Potential donor is a 2014 ATS 2.0 awd 3.27 but has part# 84110753. Do you know if this is the same diff. and Cadillac is just defining an ATS vs CTS with that last digit?
Davey Jones did you ever get the answer to this?
They just recalled the CTS-Vs because of the failed differential...my question is why wouldn't they recall all the the rest of the models...I have a 2014 CTS 2.0T and at 80,000 the differential needs replacing because of the same noise...smh
YES MY CAR JUST HIT 100,000k and it has this problem! The part is 1,500 alone. Plus labor its BS! I have a cts 3.6 performance and it has this problem!
@@Jasonludwig2332 same lol
@@wholelottawok2347 my dealer is saying the part number is different from the old differential. My question is what's the difference in the part?
No since in paying for the same part with the same old problem a few miles later.
@@lonnielewis8503 exactly, get it fixed and sell b4 it goes out again!
Why I’m I seeing all these broken down rear differentials on the 4 cylinder turbo models only ? I hear nothing about the 3.6 AWD with this problem
Awd models use a bit different differential then rwd
i have a AWD and i think its doing this
I have AWD and I’m having this problem. Was told the part is on National back order.
@@jrca7647 unfortunately I still haven’t found it.
@@cashmoney828 same for me! I just had my mechanic take a look at it and they can’t even rebuild it!
This car is a 3.6 engine the specs say that this car needs a 3.27 gear ratio. He installed a 3.45 gear ratio. I'm going to try it out
This cts is 2.0t
I will do it. Just happened 80k
Use petroleum STP DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Just happened to me too and I’m at 97k miles
Allen Poe sorry for your diff, they are hard to find
I. Ned can’t find the 3.45 ratio diff 🤦♂️ do you have any tips
impossible to find a 2.85 gear ratio 😢😢😢
Anyone know if the 2014 Ats 3.45 diff will fit on the Cts? Cts is also 2014 and same ratio. Images look the same but hard to really know
@@NN2PX8 did you ever figure this out? I’m in need of a 3.45 gear ratio for my 2014 Cadillac CTS 2.0T RWD.
Listen everyone that this happened to need call and complain to NTSB because it should be a recall it’s happening to many times come on guys make GM pay you back
I’m going thru this same thing as we speak. I put in a complaint
I have a 2016 CTS with the same problem! The dealer has ordered the part but has no idea when its coming in! My car has been parked for a month with no end in sight! I'm filing a complaint!
@@cashmoney828 what's the process to file a complaint?
I wrote a letter to GM. To know surprise not really a help. Told me that I couldn’t even get a loaner because it’s out of warranty. Offered me 1/3 of the price to repair. Which doesn’t really help. Next step NTSB. Don’t know what else to do at this point. Build quality is trash by GM. After speaking with Cadillac executive office, they couldn’t even tell me when to expect the part. 2 months already without my vehicle
@@cashmoney828 whats the website where you order your part ?
Guys, gotta report this stuff to NHTSA web site or we'll keep paying extra for GM mistakes.