52 Drivetrain parts are listed for the 2006 Cadillac XLR, in 18 part types, covering both the 4.4L V8 Supercharged and the 4.6L V8. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The drivetrain system on the 2006 Cadillac XLR moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Differential Carrier Bearing / Race (10 parts), Differential Pinion Bearing / Race (9 parts) and Gear Oil (7 parts). The other 15 part types cover the remaining 26 parts.
The 2006 Cadillac XLR was sold with both the 4.4L V8 Supercharged and the 4.6L V8. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 50 are engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2006 Cadillac XLR drivetrain parts are GM GENUINE (15 parts), NATIONAL (6 parts) and BCA (6 parts), plus 12 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
8 parts on this 2006 Cadillac XLR page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including GM GENUINE 291354 (Axle Shaft Seal) and TOP NOTCH TN20118 (CV Axle). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Shaft Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Fits: all 2006 XLR engines | F4020 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Needle Bearing1.8496 Housing Diameter | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 2006 XLR engines | WRF4020 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Leftwith Getrag 625 Axle | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Axle Shaft Bearing parts are listed for the 2006 Cadillac XLR, from TIMKEN and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2006 XLR.
Listed part numbers: TIMKEN F4020 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRF4020.
Axle Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Popular Fits: 4.6L V8 | 291354 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear | View on Amazon |
| MOTIVE GEAR Fits: 4.6L V8 | 9009004260 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith 8.6614 (In) Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 4.6L V8 | 711065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith 8.6614 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 4.6L V8 | 15547 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.6L V8 | WS711065 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith 8.6614 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 2006 Cadillac XLR come from 5 brands — GM GENUINE, MOTIVE GEAR, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 291354.
This group includes GM GENUINE 291354, MOTIVE GEAR 9009004260 and NATIONAL 711065 and the remaining parts above.
CV Axle
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOP NOTCH Popular Fits: 4.6L V8 | TN20118 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 22873444 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear5 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
| GSP Fits: 4.6L V8 | NCV10999 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 4.6L V8 | GM8214 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Does Not Include ABS Ring | View on Amazon |
| TRAKMOTIVE Fits: 4.6L V8 | GM86072 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
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.
5 CV Axle parts for the 2006 Cadillac XLR come from 4 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN20118.
Part numbers include TOP NOTCH TN20118, GM GENUINE 22873444 and GSP NCV10999, among others listed above.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: 4.6L V8 | DX877 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Inner | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
This group shows a single part: MEVOTECH DX877.
Differential Carrier Bearing / Race
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.6L V8 | WT382A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 4.6L V8 | WT387A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith Getrag 625 Axle | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 4.6L V8 | 382A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| TIMKEN Popular Fits: 4.6L V8 | 387A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: 4.6L V8 | 382A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldRace Only | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.6L V8 | NB382A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.6L V8 | NB387A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rearwith 625 Transmission Code | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 4.6L V8 | 382A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race Only | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: 4.6L V8 | K387A | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear21.95 mm Width | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: 4.6L V8 | 382AVP | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier.
10 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2006 Cadillac XLR come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is TIMKEN 382A.
The Economy section lists 2 options from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS WT382A is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, TIMKEN, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 2 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is TIMKEN 382A.
Differential Carrier Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 11516862 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | HFH Dome HD M10X1.5X40 9,8 7114M 30,80D HDR PTCarrier Assembly to Trans | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Carrier bolts.
One part is listed for the 2006 Cadillac XLR — GM GENUINE 11516862.
Differential Carrier Shim
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89060042 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 87X96.3X1.60MM | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89060044 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 87X96.3X1.40MM | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Carrier shims.
GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2006 Cadillac XLR.
This group includes GM GENUINE 89060042 and GM GENUINE 89060044.
Differential Cover Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89058875 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RearM6X16 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Cover bolts.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 89058875.
Differential Cover Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89060132 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Carrier Gasket | View on Amazon |
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89060114 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear5 speed Automatic trans. | View on Amazon |
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.
2 Differential Cover Gasket parts for the 2006 Cadillac XLR come from GM GENUINE.
Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 89060132 and GM GENUINE 89060114.
Differential Fill / Drain Plug
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 19256068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear DifferentialM20X1.5X16 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 19256068.
Differential Pinion Bearing / Race
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Popular Fits: 4.6L V8 | NBNP201062 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Innerwith Getrag 625 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: 4.6L V8 | NP201062 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Innerwith 8.6614 IN Ring Gear | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.6L V8 | NBNP101912 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.6L V8 | NBNP908986 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: 4.6L V8 | NBNP568415 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Outerwith Getrag 625 Axle(S) | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 4.6L V8 | NP908986 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Race | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 4.6L V8 | NP568415 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear OuterTaper Bearing Cone Style | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 4.6L V8 | A63 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and Cone | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: 4.6L V8 | A69 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Taper Bearing Set Includes Cup and Cone | View on Amazon |
This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion.
9 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 2006 Cadillac XLR, from NATIONAL and BCA. BCA NBNP201062 carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: BCA NBNP201062, NATIONAL NP201062 and BCA NBNP101912, plus the other parts above.
Differential Pinion Bearing Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89058602 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | M8X1.25X30,24 ThreadFlange Head | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Pinion Bearing bolts.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 89058602.
Differential Ring Gear Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89060126 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential Ring Gear bolts.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 89060126.
Differential Side Cover Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89047953 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | O-RING203X3 | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 2006 Cadillac XLR — GM GENUINE 89047953.
Differential Washer
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 89058604 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pinion Gear Thrust Washer | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential washers.
This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 89058604.
Drive Shaft Center Support Bearing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 12456210 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Drive Shaft Center Support 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.
One part is listed for the 2006 Cadillac XLR — GM GENUINE 12456210.
Drive Shaft Retainer
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM GENUINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 88894018 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer Face of Rear Bearing71mm Diameter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Drive Shaft retainers.
One part is listed for the 2006 Cadillac XLR — GM GENUINE 88894018.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOBIL Popular Fits: 4.6L V8 | 104361 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Synthetic Gear Lube Limited Slip 75W-901 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular Fits: 4.6L V8 | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | VV820 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Fits: 4.6L V8 | VV822 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Daily Protection SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil16 Gallon KEG | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
7 Gear Oil parts for the 2006 Cadillac XLR come from 2 brands — VALVOLINE and MOBIL. The "Popular" part is MOBIL 104361.
This group includes MOBIL 104361, VALVOLINE VV975 and VALVOLINE VV820 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2006 Cadillac XLR
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Match the engine first. Some drivetrain parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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 2006 Cadillac XLR?
Our catalog currently lists 52 drivetrain parts for the 2006 Cadillac XLR across 18 subcategories and 15 brands, covering both the 4.4L V8 Supercharged and the 4.6L V8. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do drivetrain parts differ between 2006 Cadillac XLR engines?
Some do. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 50 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Cadillac XLR?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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