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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.4L 🢒 Camshaft Position Actuator Housing Replacement - Right Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 928266 Size: SH
  1. Remove the right exhaust camshaft sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust.
  2. Remove the right intake camshaft sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake.
  3. Remove the wire harness retainers from the actuator housing studs. Position the wire harness aside.
  4. Remove the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side.
  5. Remove the supercharger drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Supercharger.
  6. Remove the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement.

    7. Object Number: 1254509 Size: SH
  7. Remove the right intake camshaft position actuator magnet bolts.
  8. Remove the right intake camshaft position actuator magnet.
  9. Remove the right intake camshaft position actuator magnet alignment plug and discard.
  10. Remove the right exhaust camshaft position actuator magnet bolts.
  11. Remove the right exhaust camshaft position actuator magnet.
  12. Remove the right exhaust camshaft position actuator magnet alignment plug and discard.

    13. Object Number: 928279 Size: SH
  13. Remove the right camshaft position actuator housing bolts.
  14. Remove the right camshaft position actuator housing.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1040910 Size: SH
  1. Install a NEW gasket to the camshaft position actuator housing.

    2. Object Number: 928249 Size: SH
  2. Install the right camshaft position actuator housing to the right cylinder head.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the actuator housing bolts and studs and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

    4. Object Number: 1254509 Size: SH

    Note: The camshaft position actuator solenoids must be precisely aligned to the camshaft position actuator oil control valves on the end of the camshafts. This is accomplished with an alignment pin. Failure to align the camshaft position actuator solenoids to the camshaft position actuator oil control valves can lead to poor engine performance and engine component concerns.

  4. To allow for camshaft position actuator solenoid to camshaft position actuator oil control valve alignment, DO NOT install NEW camshaft position actuator solenoid alignment plugs at this time.
  5. Use the following procedure for the camshaft position actuator solenoid alignment:
    6. 5.1. Make an alignment pin from drill rod 15/64 inch diameter and at least 50 mm (1.97 in) long.
    5.2. Verify that the alignment pin will pass through the camshaft position actuator solenoid alignment hole.
    5.3. Verify that the alignment pin will fit into the alignment hole in the camshaft position actuator oil control valve.
    5.4. Apply a 2 mm (0.079 in) bead of RTV around the flange of the camshaft position actuator solenoid. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.
    5.5. Install the camshaft position actuator solenoid over the oil control valve.
    5.6. Install the alignment pin through the solenoid alignment hole and into the oil control valve alignment hole.
    5.7. With the alignment pin in place, install the camshaft position actuator solenoid bolts and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
    5.8. Remove the alignment pin.
    5.9. Install a NEW camshaft position actuator solenoid plug.
    5.10. Repeat this alignment procedure for the exhaust camshaft position actuator solenoid.
  6. Install the right camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Right Side.
  7. Install the wire harness retainers to the actuator housing studs.

    8. Object Number: 928266 Size: SH
  8. Install the right intake camshaft sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Intake.
  9. Install the right exhaust camshaft sensor. Refer to Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 (Right Side) Exhaust.
  10. Install the supercharger drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Supercharger.
  11. Install the power steering reservoir. Refer to Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement.