2005 Cadillac CTS Drivetrain Parts

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The 2005 Cadillac CTS has 105 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 25 part types and 22 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The drivetrain system on the 2005 Cadillac CTS moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are CV Axle (36 parts), Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing (10 parts) and Drive Shaft (8 parts). The other 22 part types cover the remaining 51 parts.

Axle Shaft Lock / Snap Ring

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 22674166
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearOD IS 31.0MM ROUND RING DESIGN
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This table covers the Axle Shaft Lock / Snap rings.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Popular Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 291331
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
RearOutside Diameter of Lip
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NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 710999
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Outerwith 4.378 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 710999
Rear Outerwith 4.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 645 Differential
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NATIONAL Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 711066
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rearwith 4.378 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 711066
Rearwith 4.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 645 Differential
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TIMKEN Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 223240
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2005 CTS engines WS710999
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Outerwith Getrag 645 Differential
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS710999
Rear Outerwith Getrag 645 Differentialwith 4.378 IN Ring Gear
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2005 CTS engines WS711066
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rearwith Getrag 645 Differential
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS711066
Rearwith Getrag 645 Differentialwith 4.378 IN Ring Gear
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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
AUTO EXTRA Fits: 2.8L V6 GC88908
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Rightwith Auto Trans
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
APWI Popular Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8515
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftAutomatic trans.
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TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 2.8L V6 TN20083
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftAutomatic trans.
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8329
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8329
Rear LeftManual trans.Opt M12
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8313
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8313
Rear RightManual trans.Opt M12
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APWI Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8516
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightAutomatic trans.
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APWI Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8542
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — APWI GM8542
Rear LeftManual trans.Opt M12
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CARDONE Fits: 2.8L V6 661483
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Left
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CARDONE Fits: 2.8L V6 661484
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear Right
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GSP Fits: 2.8L V6 NCV10032
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftAutomatic trans.
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GSP Fits: 2.8L V6 NCV10290
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — GSP NCV10290
Rear RightManual trans.MV1 Option
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GSP Fits: 2.8L V6 NCV10291
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — GSP NCV10291
Rear LeftManual trans.MV1 Option
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GSP Fits: 2.8L V6 NCV10033
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightAutomatic trans.
Fitment notes — GSP NCV10033
Rear RightAutomatic trans.M12 Option
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.8L V6 TN20084
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightAutomatic trans.
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN20084
Rear RightAutomatic trans.M12 Option
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.8L V6 TN20112
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN20112
Rear LeftManual trans.MV1 Option
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 2.8L V6 TN20111
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN20111
Rear RightManual trans.MV1 Option
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8171
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Does Not Include ABS Ring
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8171
Does Not Include ABS Ring
Rear LeftAutomatic trans.
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8172
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Does Not Include ABS Ring
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8172
Does Not Include ABS Ring
Rear RightAutomatic trans.
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8319
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8319
Rear RightManual trans.Opt MV1
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 2.8L V6 GM8326
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8326
Rear LeftManual trans.Opt MV1
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Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 3.6L V6 TN20107
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN20107
Rear LeftManual trans.M12 Option
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8 GM8329
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8329
Rear LeftManual trans.Opt M12
Rear LeftOpt M12
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8 GM8313
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8313
Rear RightManual trans.Opt M12
Rear RightOpt M12
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TRAKMOTIVE Popular Fits: 3.6L V6 GM8325
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear RightAutomatic trans.
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APWI Fits: 3.6L V6 GM8515
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear LeftAutomatic trans.
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APWI Fits: 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8 GM8542
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — APWI GM8542
Rear LeftManual trans.Opt M12
Rear LeftOpt M12
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CARDONE Fits: 3.6L V6 661483
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Left
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GSP Fits: 3.6L V6 NCV10290
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — GSP NCV10290
Rear RightManual trans.MV1 Option
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GSP Fits: 3.6L V6 NCV10291
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — GSP NCV10291
Rear LeftManual trans.MV1 Option
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GSP Fits: 3.6L V6 NCV10286
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — GSP NCV10286
Rear LeftManual trans.M12 Option
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GSP Fits: 3.6L V6 NCV17004
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear LeftAutomatic trans.
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 3.6L V6 TN20112
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN20112
Rear LeftManual trans.MV1 Option
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 3.6L V6 TN20111
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN20111
Rear RightManual trans.MV1 Option
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.6L V6 GM8324
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear LeftAutomatic trans.
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8 GM8319
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear RightManual trans.
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8319
Rear RightManual trans.Opt MV1
Rear RightOpt MV1
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TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 3.6L V6, 5.7L V8 GM8326
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear LeftManual trans.
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8326
Rear LeftManual trans.Opt MV1
Rear LeftOpt MV1
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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.

CV Joint Boot

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MEVOTECH Fits: 2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 DX544
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Outer
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This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.

CV Joint Boot Band

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: 2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 364038
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Rear Outboard Outer5 speed Automatic trans.
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 364038
Fits:
Rear Outboard Outer5 speed Automatic trans.Large ClampStamped 95.4MM93MM Inside Diameter
or:
Rear Outboard Outer6 speed Manual trans.Large ClampStamped 95.4MM93MM Inside Diameter
Rear Outboard OuterTrans.Code 5L40-E5 speed Automatic trans.Large ClampStamped 95.4MM93MM Inside Diameter
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This table covers the bands that clamp a CV boot to the joint.

Differential Carrier Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 89058602
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 89058602
M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head17OD
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This table covers the Differential Carrier bolts.

Differential Carrier Bushing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: 2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 523223
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAutomatic trans.
Fitment notes — DORMAN 523223
RearAutomatic trans.Support Bushing
RearSupport Bushing
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DORMAN Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 523224
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearMounting Bushing
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GM GENUINE Fits: 2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 89058605
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits 6 speed Manual trans.Bushing with Metal Sleev
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 89058605
Fits:
6 speed Manual trans.Bushing with Metal Sleev
or:
5 speed Automatic trans.Bushing with Metal Sleeve
or:
Trans. code 5L40-E5 speed Automatic trans.Bushing with Metal Sleeve
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This table covers the Differential Carrier bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.

Differential Cover Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 89058602
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 89058602
M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head17OD
6 speed Manual trans.M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head17OD
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This table covers the Differential Cover bolts.

Differential Fill / Drain Plug

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 19256069
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Includes Seal
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 19256069
Includes Seal
Rear DifferentialM22
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This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs.

Differential Pinion Bearing / Race

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA Popular Fits: all 2005 CTS engines NBNP922169
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Bearing Only
Fitment notes — BCA NBNP922169
Bearing Only
Rear Innerwith Getrag 645 Axle(S)with 4.378 IN Ring GearBearing Cone Only
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BCA Popular Fits: all 2005 CTS engines NBA67
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Taper Bearing SetIncludes Cup and Cone
Fitment notes — BCA NBA67
Taper Bearing SetIncludes Cup and Cone
Rear Innerwith Getrag 645 Axle(S)with 4.378 IN Ring Gear
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BCA Fits: all 2005 CTS engines NBNP233028
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race
Fitment notes — BCA NBNP233028
Race
Rear Innerwith Getrag 645 Axle(S)with 4.378 IN Ring Gear
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NATIONAL Fits: all 2005 CTS engines NP233028
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race
Fitment notes — NATIONAL NP233028
Race
Rear Innerwith 4.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 645 Axle
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NATIONAL Fits: all 2005 CTS engines NP922169
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear InnerTaper Bearing Cone Style
Fitment notes — NATIONAL NP922169
Rear InnerTaper Bearing Cone Stylewith 4.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 645 Axle
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NATIONAL Fits: all 2005 CTS engines A67
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and Cone
Fitment notes — NATIONAL A67
Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and Cone
Rear Innerwith 4.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 645 Axle
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This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.

Differential Pinion Bearing Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: all 2005 CTS engines 89058602
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 89058602
M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head17OD
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This table covers the Differential Pinion Bearing bolts.

Differential Pinion Flange

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: 2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 19179933
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits 5 speed Automatic trans.USE without CASTING NUMBER 6457038590 ON HOUSING DIFF DRV PINION GEAR, FOR 2ND DESIGN SEAL SERVICED SEPARATELY SEE 25861283.
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 19179933
Fits:
5 speed Automatic trans.USE without CASTING NUMBER 6457038590 ON HOUSING DIFF DRV PINION GEAR, FOR 2ND DESIGN SEAL SERVICED SEPARATELY SEE 25861283.INCLUDES FLANGE (105MM),SEAL AND NUT1st Designor 6 speed Manual trans.USED without CASTING # 6457038590 ON HSG DIFF DRV PINION GEAR. SEAL ONLY.INCLUDES FLANGE (105MM),SEAL AND NUT1st Design
Fits:
Trans. code 5L40-E5 speed Automatic trans.USE without CASTING NUMBER 6457038590 ON HOUSING DIFF DRV PINION GEAR, FOR 2ND DESIGN SEAL SERVICED SEPARATELY SEE 25861283.INCLUDES FLANGE (105MM),SEAL AND NUT1st Designor 6 speed Manual trans.USED without CASTING # 6457038590 ON HSG DIFF DRV PINION GEAR. SEAL ONLY.INCLUDES FLANGE (105MM),SEAL AND NUT1st Design
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This table covers the flanges that connect the driveshaft to the differential pinion.

Differential Pinion Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA Fits: 2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 NS99215
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Outerwith 650 Transmission Code
Fitment notes — BCA NS99215
Front Outerwith 650 Transmission Codewith 6.378 IN Ring GearGetrag Transmission
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NATIONAL Fits: 2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 99215
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Outerwith 6.378 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 99215
Front Outerwith 6.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 650 Transmission
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 WS99215
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Outerwith 6.378 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99215
Front Outerwith 6.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 650 Transmission
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a grooved pinion seal surface.

Differential Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Popular Fits: 3.6L V6 710998
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Outerwith 7.625 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 710998
Rear Outerwith 7.625 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 645 Differential
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GM GENUINE Fits: 3.6L V6 25861283
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits 6 speed Manual trans.Can Use Seal Only with Casting # 6457038590 On Housing Diff DRV Pinion Gear,For 1st Design Must Use Seal Kit 19179933.
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 25861283
Fits:
6 speed Manual trans.Can Use Seal Only with Casting # 6457038590 On Housing Diff DRV Pinion Gear,For 1st Design Must Use Seal Kit 19179933.58.98mm2nd Designor Trans. Code 5L40-E5 speed Automatic trans.Can Use Seal Only with Casting # 6457038590 On Housing Diff DRV Pinion Gear, For 1st Design Must Use Seal Kit 19179933.58.98mm2nd Design
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NATIONAL Fits: 3.6L V6 711081
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Outerwith 6.378 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 711081
Front Outerwith 6.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 650 Transmission
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 3.6L V6 WS710998
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Outerwith 7.625 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS710998
Rear Outerwith 7.625 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 645 Differential
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 3.6L V6 WS711081
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Outerwith 6.378 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS711081
Front Outerwith 6.378 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 650 Transmission
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This table covers the seals at the differential pinion yoke. 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.

Differential Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA Fits: 3.6L V6 NS99215
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Front Outerwith 650 Transmission Code
Fitment notes — BCA NS99215
Front Outerwith 650 Transmission Codewith 6.378 IN Ring GearGetrag Transmission
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This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Differential seal surface.

Differential Washer

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: 3.6L V6 89058604
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Positraction Limited-Slip Rear Axle (G80)Pinion Gear Thrust Washer
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Drive Shaft

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CARDONE Fits: 3.6L V6 651002
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAutomatic trans.
Fitment notes — CARDONE 651002
RearAutomatic trans.with 62.80 (In) Long Driveshaft
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DORMAN Fits: 3.6L V6 936129
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Length: 58.75"OE Fix
Fitment notes — DORMAN 936129
Length: 58.75"OE Fix
RearManual trans.
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DORMAN Fits: 3.6L V6 936127
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Length: 61.25"OE Fix
Fitment notes — DORMAN 936127
Length: 61.25"OE Fix
RearAutomatic trans.
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GSP Fits: 3.6L V6 PS900176
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAutomatic trans.
Fitment notes — GSP PS900176
RearAutomatic trans.2 Piece Shaft
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TOP NOTCH Fits: 3.6L V6 TN1091PS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAutomatic trans.
Fitment notes — TOP NOTCH TN1091PS
RearAutomatic trans.2 Piece Shaft
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ULTRA-POWER Fits: 3.6L V6 936127
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
61.25" Long
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER 936127
61.25" Long
Rearwith Automatic Trans.
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ULTRA-POWER Fits: 3.6L V6 946032
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
60.5" Long
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER 946032
60.5" Long
REARV6 Speed Trans
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 3.6L V6 WDS36127
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
RearAutomatic trans.
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This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.

Drive Shaft Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: 3.6L V6 11588658
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
FrontM12X1.75X70
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 11588658
FrontM12X1.75X70HEX
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This table covers the Drive Shaft bolts.

Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Popular Fits: 3.6L V6 SK934610
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL Fits: 3.6L V6 A60014
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
MRC Driveline
Fitment notes — DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A60014
MRC Driveline
with 1.1811" Bearing I.D.
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DORMAN Fits: 3.6L V6 934610
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Exc. V Model
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WESTAR Fits: 3.6L V6 DS6503
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Does Not Include Boot or Snap Ring
Fitment notes — WESTAR DS6503
Does Not Include Boot or Snap Ring
Bearings I.D. = 1.181" (30mm)
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 3.6L V6 WCHB3074A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Bearing, Support
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Popular Fits: 3.6L V6 19353727
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits CenterTrans.Code 5L40-E
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 19353727
Fits:
CenterTrans.Code 5L40-E5 Speed Automatic Trans.Use with 15G LUBRICANT12377985 IN U.S AND 88901242 IN CANADA
or:
Center6 speed Manual trans.Use with 15G LUBRICANT12377985 IN U.S AND 88901242 IN CANADAExc. Painted Prop Shaft(JNG)
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ANCHOR Fits: 3.6L V6 6104
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Centerwith 30mm Inside Diameter Bearing(s)
Fitment notes — ANCHOR 6104
Centerwith 30mm Inside Diameter Bearing(s)85mm Centerline Of Bearing To Mounting Facewith 168mm Mountingwith Top Mounting TabsRound Body
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BCA Fits: 3.6L V6 NBHB3074A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
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DANA Fits: 3.6L V6 25141646X
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Spicer Select
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SKF Fits: 3.6L V6 HB3074A
🇺🇸 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.

Drive Shaft Flex Joint

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Popular Fits: 3.6L V6 19299915
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
105MM BOLT CIRCLE DIA, 141MM OD, 35MM THICK
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DORMAN Fits: 3.6L V6 935103
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Fits Rear
Fitment notes — DORMAN 935103
Fits:
Rear
or:
FrontAutomatic trans.
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DORMAN Fits: 3.6L V6 935608
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
FrontManual trans.
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SKF Fits: 3.6L V6 VKJF98013
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Flex Coupler
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ULTRA-POWER Fits: 3.6L V6 935103
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Drive Shaft Couplerwith Automatic Trans.or Drive Shaft Coupler
Fitment notes — ULTRA-POWER 935103
Fits:
Drive Shaft Couplerwith Automatic Trans.or Drive Shaft Couplerwith Manual Trans.or Drive Shaft CouplerFront
or:
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This table covers the flex joints in the driveshaft.

Gear Oil

SAE 75W-90

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 3.6L V6 VV820
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV820
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
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VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 3.6L V6 VV975
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV975
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.6L V6 889785
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 889785
Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.6L V6 882505
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 882505
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.6L V6 723856
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 723856
Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon
Rear Differential
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VALVOLINE Fits: 3.6L V6 VV822
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV822
Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG
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Type T-4 (Type T-IV)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU Fits: 3.6L V6 30040093750
🇺🇸 US
ATF Type TLS1 Quart
Fitment notes — IDEMITSU 30040093750
ATF Type TLS1 Quart
Transmission Manufacturer Code: M12
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IDEMITSU Fits: 3.6L V6 30040093953
🇺🇸 US
ATF Type TLS5 Quart
Fitment notes — IDEMITSU 30040093953
ATF Type TLS5 Quart
Transmission Manufacturer Code: M12
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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.

Transfer Case Input Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: 3.6L V6 88996656
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Input Shaft. 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.

Transfer Case Main Shaft Pilot Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 3.6L V6 WTA16
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Bearing & Race Set
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WTA16
Bearing & Race Set
Manual trans.Tremec trans.T56 Transmission
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This table covers the Transfer Case Main Shaft Pilot 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.

Transfer Case Output Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: 3.6L V6 88996657
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Fits Rear
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 88996657
Fits:
Rear
or:
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This table covers the seals at the Transfer Case Output Shaft. 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.

Transfer Case Vent

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Fits: 3.6L V6 19180066
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
SINGLE USE
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This table covers the vents on the transfer case.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2005 Cadillac CTS

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

  • Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • 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 2005 Cadillac CTS?

Our catalog currently lists 105 drivetrain parts for the 2005 Cadillac CTS across 25 subcategories and 22 brands, covering all 3 engine options (2.8L V6, 3.6L V6 and 5.7L V8). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do drivetrain parts differ between 2005 Cadillac CTS engines?

Some do. 18 parts fit every engine; the other 87 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2005 Cadillac CTS?

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 2005 Cadillac CTS 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 2005 Cadillac CTS?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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.

Other Parts for the 2005 Cadillac CTS

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