OEM 2004 Cadillac CTS Timing Belt

2004 Cadillac CTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the timing belt on 2004 Cadillac CTS?

  A: The first step before installing a new Timing Belt is a visual examination which should exclude using a damaged belt from service. First remove the components named the Timing Belt cover and Crankshaft balancer. The crank hub torx® socket j42098 should be used to turn the Crankshaft clockwise until the #1 cylinder reaches top dead center (TDC) compression stroke position with the reference marks on camshaft gears matching the rear Timing Belt cover notches and Crankshaft sprocket. Use the crank hub torx® socket (J42098) to turn the Crankshaft opposite to the direction of the clock until it reaches 60 degrees before top dead center (BTDC). Use the knurled bolt of Timing Belt alignment kit (J42069) to secure the moveable lever against the water pump pulley flange by rotating the Crankshaft clockwise. The j42069-1 and j42069-2 should be installed to the camshaft gears as needed by loosening the upper idler pulley for clearance. Begin the procedure by enjoying the Timing Belt Tensioner nut, upper idler pulley bolt, before extracting the lower idler pulley bolt and lower idler pulley along with the spacer. The Timing Belt alignment kit (J42069) should be taken off the Crankshaft sprocket while preventing separate motion of the camshaft and Crankshaft. The direction arrows of a new or used Timing Belt should face the same direction as Crankshaft rotation while the double dash tdc mark should match the Crankshaft sprocket and oil pump housing marks. The j42069-30 component should be inserted between the oil pump and Timing Belt to stop it from jumping while keeping the Timing Belt proper alignment by routing it through the tensioner and both cam gears and the top idler pulley. The crank hub torx® socket (J42098) should be used to carefully rotate the Crankshaft counterclockwise until it reaches 3 degrees btdc. After this, position both the lower idler pulley and spacer on their appropriate places and torque the lower idler pulley bolt to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). After placing the Crankshaft at tdc position, start by applying proper tension to the Timing Belt at the upper idler pulley before setting its initial tension. Checking the Timing Belt reference marks then remove locking tools before turning the Crankshaft rightward until #1 cylinder reaches 60 degrees btdc position. Before proceeding with the operation secure the moveable lever of Timing Belt alignment kit (J42069). Users should verify that reference marks on camshaft gears match up with the notches on the rear Timing Belt cover by using the Timing Belt alignment kit (J42069). Use the proper process for adjustment when needed or establish the final Timing Belt tension then tighten the upper idler pulley bolt to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). To finish the procedure remove the Timing Belt alignment kit (J42069) while reinstalling the Crankshaft balancer along with the Timing Belt cover.