2001 Cadillac Catera Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
3.0L V6

15 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2001 Cadillac Catera, in 8 part types, covering the 3.0L V6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

The drivetrain system on the 2001 Cadillac Catera moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (5 parts), Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing (3 parts) and Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (2 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.

Axle Shaft Lock / Snap Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 90223082
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearRETAINING
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 90223082
RearRETAINING30.6 FREE OD,23.2 ID
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This table covers the Axle Shaft Lock / Snap rings.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CENTRIC 41762037
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

CV Axle

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
HERI Popular 70105
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Fits Rear Right
Fitment notes — HERI 70105
Fits:
Rear Right
or:
Rear Left
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FAMOUS BRAND NCV10237
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
New CV Complete AssemblyREAR
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GSP NCV10237
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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TOP NOTCH TN20097
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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TRAKMOTIVE GM8294
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.

Differential Carrier Bearing / Race

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER BT1569
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.

Differential Cover Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 11516328
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearM10X1.5X30
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 11516328
RearM10X1.5X30Hex Flange Head
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This table covers the Differential Cover bolts.

Differential Pinion Bearing / Race

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKF BR108
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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SKF BR128
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.

Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VAICO V401227
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER 539860
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
1.18" I:D X 2.17" O.D. X 0.61" Width
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SKF 6206VSP55
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Gear Oil

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOBIL 104361
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart
Fitment notes — MOBIL 104361
Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart
Rear DifferentialStandard Rear Differential
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This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2001 Cadillac Catera

On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.

  • Confirm you have the 3.0L V6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: CV Axle and Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2001 Cadillac Catera?

Our catalog currently lists 15 drivetrain parts for the 2001 Cadillac Catera across 8 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 3.0L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2001 Cadillac Catera?

Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2001 Cadillac Catera was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2001 Cadillac Catera?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.0L V6 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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