As a moderator on dial-up and one that hates to wait for PIX to load then have to scroll horizontally to read the text...   I would normally blow away the over sized photos but because of the technical nature we' will let it fly.

I have read of many such failures on other forums with other vehicles. Many of the causes have been crummy foreign manufactured parts. A few have been poor lube. 

Good luck and Let us know the out come.

lakota