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Verify ATF level. Nothing wrong with a flush ever.
Very reasonable for OE new.
I looked these axles up on the GM catalogue a few months ago and I swear they said NLA. GM has discontinued many OE parts for the NA Cruze 2.0 diesel including the TB tensioner.Finding a new axle or joint for the Vauxall/Opel Vectra is not a big problem. the UK market carries a load of joints for these from major manufacturers like GKN, SKF, Spidan, etc. I buy just the joint/boot kits (fits OE shafts only) to keep the shipping down.
GKN catalog.
An example with new SKF axles, There are a lot more places and a lot more parts it just takes a bit of digging. I even get some NOS parts for odd ball stuff from Latvia and Lithuania and other out of the way places.
I looked these axles up on the GM catalogue a few months ago and I swear they said NLA. GM has discontinued many OE parts for the NA Cruze 2.0 diesel including the TB tensioner.
I also did a 18” wheel/tire upgrade which added 3 lbs per wheel and increased tire diameter 2%. Not very pleased with the ride quality but wheel choices in 5x115 are very limited.
Would this contribute to the noise or early CV failure?
That is why you need to look at Euro GM products that use the same parts or buy low mile used ones and reboot them. The inner joints can be a big problem with some plunge type inner cv joints. I know GKN and SKF both make joints and axles for that will fit that car.I looked these axles up on the GM catalogue a few months ago and I swear they said NLA. GM has discontinued many OE parts for the NA Cruze 2.0 diesel including the TB tensioner.
I also did a 18” wheel/tire upgrade which added 3 lbs per wheel and increased tire diameter 2%. Not very pleased with the ride quality but wheel choices in 5x115 are very limited.
Would this contribute to the noise or early CV failure?
Thanks for your knowledge. Yes the car is lowered with a Bilstein B12 kit. Has been lowered for about 25k miles. Maybe 1.5” lower in the front.That is why you need to look at Euro GM products that use the same parts or buy low mile used ones and reboot them. The inner joints can be a big problem with some plunge type inner cv joints. I know GKN and SKF both make joints and axles for that will fit that car.
Tire and wheel size should not be an issue unless the body is lowered or lifted and changes the cv joint angle.