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2005 CADILLAC XLR

4.6L V8 Northstar•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor596 Torque4721 Fluid6 DTC855 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

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Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2005 Cadillac XLR 4.6L V8 Northstar · FWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Torque sequence

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Cover Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

Multi-step + angle

81 lb-ft · 110 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Critical

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

44 lb-ft · 60 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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