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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.4L 🢒 Camshaft Cover Installation - Left Side

Tools Required

EN 46328 Camshaft Holding Tool


    Object Number: 928338 Size: SH
  1. Remove the EN 46328 from the left camshafts.

    2. Object Number: 928245 Size: SH
  2. Place a small amount of sealant GM P/N 12378521 (Canadian P/N 88901148) or equivalent at the split line of the left cylinder head and the left camshaft position actuator housings.

    3. Object Number: 928241 Size: SH

    Important: Be careful to prevent the exposed section of the camshaft cover seal from being damaged by the edge of the cylinder head casting.

  3. Install the left camshaft cover.
  4. Install the NEW camshaft cover bolt grommets prior to installing the camshaft cover bolts.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the left camshaft cover bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the left camshaft cover bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 928237 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts connecting the left camshaft cover ground strap to the left cylinder head and the left camshaft cover.

    7. Tighten

        • Tighten the left ground strap bolt into the camshaft cover to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
        • Tighten the left ground strap bolt into the cylinder head to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).