2005 Cadillac XLR Drivetrain Parts

Engine:
4.6L V8

40 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2005 Cadillac XLR, in 12 part types, covering the 4.6L V8 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 2005 Cadillac XLR, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. Most of the listed parts are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (10 parts), Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (9 parts) and Axle Shaft Seal (5 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 16 parts.

Axle Shaft Bearing

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN F4020
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Needle Bearing1.8496 Housing Diameter
Fitment notes — TIMKEN F4020
Needle Bearing1.8496 Housing Diameter
Rear Right
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRF4020
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Leftwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRF4020
Rear Leftwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Axle
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This table covers the Axle Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.

Axle Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE Popular 291354
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear
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MOTIVE GEAR 9009004260
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rearwith 8.4646 (In) Ring Gear
Fitment notes — MOTIVE GEAR 9009004260
Rearwith 8.4646 (In) Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 TransmissionC6 Corvette Differential
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NATIONAL 711065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rearwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 711065
Rearwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Transmission
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SKF 15547
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS711065
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rearwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS711065
Rearwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Transmission
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This table covers the seals where an axle shaft exits the housing. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

CV Axle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TOP NOTCH Popular TN20118
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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GM GENUINE 22873444
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear3444
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GSP NCV10999
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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TRAKMOTIVE GM8214
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Does Not Include ABS Ring
Fitment notes — TRAKMOTIVE GM8214
Does Not Include ABS Ring
Rear
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TRAKMOTIVE GM86072
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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This table covers the complete CV axle shafts from differential (or hub) to wheel. Typical signs include a click in tight turns, grease flung around the wheel well, or a vibration that builds with speed. A torn boot caught early is a boot kit; caught late it is the whole axle. Torque the axle nut to the method in the notes.

Differential Carrier Bearing / Race

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT382A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT382A
Race
Rearwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Axle
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WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT387A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rearwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT387A
Rearwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Axle
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TIMKEN Popular 382A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race Only
Fitment notes — TIMKEN 382A
Race Only
Rear
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TIMKEN Popular 387A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear
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ACDELCO 382A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
GoldRace Only
Fitment notes — ACDELCO 382A
GoldRace OnlyRear
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BCA NB382A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race
Fitment notes — BCA NB382A
Race
Rearwith Getrag 625 Axle(S)with 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
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BCA NB387A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rearwith 625 Transmission Code
Fitment notes — BCA NB387A
Rearwith 625 Transmission Codewith 8.4646 IN Ring GearGetrag Transmission
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SCHAEFFLER 382A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race Only
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER 382A
Race Only
Rear11.65 mm Width96.838 mm Outside Diameter
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SCHAEFFLER K387A
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear21.95 mm Width
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER K387A
Rear21.95 mm Width21.95 mm Inside Diameter
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SKF 382AVP
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race
Fitment notes — SKF 382AVP
Race
Rear
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This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.

Differential Carrier Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 89058602
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 89058602
M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head17OD
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GM GENUINE 11516862
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
HFH Dome HD M10X1.5X40 9,8 7114M 30,80D HDR PTCarrier Assembly to Trans
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This table covers the Differential Carrier bolts.

Differential Carrier Shim

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 89060042
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
87X96.3X1.60MM
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GM GENUINE 89060044
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
87X96.3X1.40MM
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This table covers the Differential Carrier shims.

Differential Cover Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 89060114
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear2nd Design has Edge Bonded Gasket
Fitment notes — GM GENUINE 89060114
Rear2nd Design has Edge Bonded GasketAxle Housing Cover
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This table covers the gaskets that seal the Differential Cover. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.

Differential Fill / Drain Plug

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 19256068
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Rear DifferentialM20X1.5X16
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This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs.

Differential Pinion Bearing / Race

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA Popular NBNP201062
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Innerwith Getrag 625 Axle(S)
Fitment notes — BCA NBNP201062
Rear Innerwith Getrag 625 Axle(S)with 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
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NATIONAL Popular NP201062
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Innerwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
Fitment notes — NATIONAL NP201062
Rear Innerwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 AxleBearing only
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BCA NBNP101912
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race
Fitment notes — BCA NBNP101912
Race
Rear Innerwith Getrag 625 Axle(S)with 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
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BCA NBNP908986
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race
Fitment notes — BCA NBNP908986
Race
Rear Outerwith Getrag 625 Axle(S)with 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
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BCA NBNP568415
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear Outerwith Getrag 625 Axle(S)
Fitment notes — BCA NBNP568415
Rear Outerwith Getrag 625 Axle(S)with 8.4646 IN Ring Gear
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NATIONAL NP908986
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Race
Fitment notes — NATIONAL NP908986
Race
Rear Outerwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Axle
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NATIONAL NP568415
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Rear OuterTaper Bearing Cone Style
Fitment notes — NATIONAL NP568415
Rear OuterTaper Bearing Cone Stylewith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Axle
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NATIONAL A63
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and Cone
Fitment notes — NATIONAL A63
Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and Cone
Rear Innerwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Axle
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NATIONAL A69
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX
Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and Cone
Fitment notes — NATIONAL A69
Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and Cone
Rear Outerwith 8.4646 IN Ring Gearwith Getrag 625 Axle
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This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.

Differential Ring Gear Bolt

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 89060126
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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This table covers the Differential Ring Gear bolts.

Differential Side Cover Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 89047953
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
O-RING203X3
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This table covers the seals at the Differential Side Cover. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.

Differential Washer

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GM GENUINE 89058604
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Pinion Gear Thrust Washer
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This table covers the Differential washers.

Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2005 Cadillac XLR

On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.

  • Confirm you have the 4.6L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Differential Carrier Bearing / Race and Differential Pinion Bearing / Race .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drivetrain parts fit the 2005 Cadillac XLR?

Our catalog currently lists 40 drivetrain parts for the 2005 Cadillac XLR across 12 subcategories and 12 brands, covering the 4.6L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2005 Cadillac XLR?

Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2005 Cadillac XLR was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2005 Cadillac XLR?

Every part on this page is matched to the 4.6L V8 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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