Recent content by DmanSTS

Yes, the shim is plastic. The pan had the expected greasy paste on the magnet but no flakes or pieces. I put it all back in and the knock is greatly reduced but it is still there intermittently when accelerating hard from a stop. Maybe I will just bite the bullet and take it to a dealer to...

No sir, all genuine GM replacement parts used. I plan to replace the bad center bearing (again) and put it all back in as is and see if the knock is still there. If it is then it would appear to be the transmission output too much axial movement but I have been unable to locate shims for the...

Hi, I have a 2006 Cadillac STS 4.6L V8 RWD 5 speed auto 5L50e. I recently replaced center drive bearing, flex joints and rear carrier bushing. All torqued to spec. All were worn especially the bushing was shot. I had been getting knocking under the arm rest. Knocking went away for a few weeks...