Transaxle splines was damaged?

2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE
150,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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FREERIDER78
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This vehicle snapped the right lower control arm and the inside cv joint. When this happened at least one spline on the carrier inside the transmission was damaged. Is this a replaceable part or is the transmission shot. Could a new cv axle be installed and the vehicle driven without issues? I included some photos trying to show the damage.
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May 12, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Yep you look okay as far as the splines are concerned, I would install a new axle seal and run it. Thanks for the images they helped. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
May 14, 2026 at 8:33 AM
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