2008 Cadillac XLR Drivetrain Parts

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. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac XLR — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRF4020.

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. Read more

5 Axle Shaft Seal parts for the 2008 Cadillac XLR come from 5 brands — GM GENUINE, MOTIVE GEAR, NATIONAL and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is GM GENUINE 291354. Every part fits both the 4.4L V8 Supercharged and the 4.6L V8.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 291354, MOTIVE GEAR 9009004260 and NATIONAL 711065, plus the other parts above.

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. Read more

5 CV Axle parts for the 2008 Cadillac XLR come from 4 brands — TRAKMOTIVE, TOP NOTCH, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is TOP NOTCH TN20118. Every part fits both the 4.4L V8 Supercharged and the 4.6L V8.

Listed part numbers: TOP NOTCH TN20118, GM GENUINE 22873444 and GSP NCV10999, plus the other parts above.

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. Read more

This group shows a single part: MEVOTECH DX877.

This table covers the bearings and races that support the differential carrier. Read more

10 Differential Carrier Bearing / Race parts for the 2008 Cadillac XLR come from 6 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, TIMKEN, BCA and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is TIMKEN 382A. Every part fits both the 4.4L V8 Supercharged and the 4.6L V8.

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.

This table covers the Differential Carrier bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac XLR — GM GENUINE 11516862.

This table covers the Differential Carrier shims. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2008 Cadillac XLR.

Part numbers include GM GENUINE 89060042 and GM GENUINE 89060044.

This table covers the Differential Cover bolts. Read more

2 Differential Cover Bolt parts for the 2008 Cadillac XLR come from GM GENUINE.

This group includes GM GENUINE 89058602 and GM GENUINE 89058875.

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. Read more

2 Differential Cover Gasket parts for the 2008 Cadillac XLR come from GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 89060132 and GM GENUINE 89060114.

This table covers the Differential Fill drain plugs. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 19256068.

This table covers the bearings and races on the differential pinion. Read more

9 Differential Pinion Bearing / Race parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac XLR, from NATIONAL and BCA. BCA NBNP201062 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include BCA NBNP201062, NATIONAL NP201062 and BCA NBNP101912, among others listed above.