2007 Cadillac Escalade replace oil pan casket

ZRT800

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2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE
0.5L
V8
AWD
AUTOMATIC
153,000 MILES

Dealer had to remove front axle to replace oil pan gasket and he broke casting on front axle it now has 3 bolts holding it on to the frame instead of 4 bolts it should have, I believe the dealer should replace the axle, whata think?Thanks Lee

Monday, February 9th, 2015 AT 5:00 PM

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TY ANDERSON

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Yes, I the place you took your car to should cover own up and replace the front differential housing. You have to remove the front differential in order to remove the engine oil pan gasket. It is the only way to remove the oil pan. If the shop broke, damaged, or ruined power train mounting they need to cover it.
Now, I think it would be they're discretion on how to repair it. They could replace the whole unit with a salvage yard differential or use a part off of the salvage yard part or order a new part to replace the broken mounting.
Thanks for the question

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Monday, February 9th, 2015 AT 6:56 PM

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Can the oil pan be removed from this 2007 escalade without dropping the front differential someone told that sometimes the mechanic will remove 3 bolts and loosen the 4th bolt and let the diff hang on the 4 th bolt, thus putting a ton of strain on the aluminum casting. Maybe thats how the casting got broke thanks Lee

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Friday, February 13th, 2015 AT 5:10 AM

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