How to replace the engine front timing cover on Cadillac CTS?

In order to replace the engine front cover, start with the removal of the engine cover, for lp1 and ly7 engines, upper and lower Intake Manifold is removed as well. For llt engines, take off the Intake Manifold. After that, remove the camshaft covers, drain the engine coolants, separate the purge vent hose from the water outlet, and take down the water outlet with the Radiator Hose. Move on and remove the accessory drive belts, follow this by A/C Compressor and power steering belt tensioner, and then the generator bracket that includes the generator and belt tensioner without disconnecting the power steering pipes or draining the fluid. Thereafter you would need to reposition the power steering fluid reservoir, remove the Power Steering Pump pulley; the Power Steering Pump upper front bolt, while loosening all the remaining ones. Next, pull off the crankshaft balancer, camshaft position sensors, and camshaft position actuator solenoid valves from the front cover. Take off the engine front cover with the Water Pump and disengage it carefully, making sure not to encounter sharp or metal gasket scrapers on the edges of the sealing. Clean the sealing surfaces and blow the engine coolant from the cooling passage with compressed air. For installation, install the engine front cover with the en 46109, install cam shaft position actuator solenoid valves and cam shaft position sensors and install the crankshaft balancer. Replace the Power Steering Pump with its pulley, followed by the power steering fluid reservoir, generator bracket with the generator and belt tensioner, a/c compressor and power steering belt tensioner, and accessory drive belts. Finally install the water outlet, reconnect the purge vent hose, fill the cooling system followed by reinstallation of the camshaft covers, intake manifold for llt or the upper and lower Intake Manifold lp1 and ly7 engines and then finally set the engine cover back up and fill the cooling system again.

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Cadillac CTS Timing Cover Part Number: 12633906
$110.64 MSRP: $188.36
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12561243
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Cadillac CTS | V | 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 12691692
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- Other Name: Cover-Engine Front (Machining); Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12693267, 12688496, 12621363
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS | V | 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Front Cover Part Number: 12600326
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- Other Name: Cover-Engine Front (Machining); Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Cover Front; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2015 Cadillac CTS | V | 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Timing Cover Part Number: 25203062
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/ Crankshaft Front Oil Seal; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Replaces: 12662953, 12665846, 12658162, 12659834, 12654041
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Front Cover Part Number: 12704638
$216.44 MSRP: $340.56
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Timing Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 12729377
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS | Luxury, Performance, Premium, Premium Luxury | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Water Pump, Front Part Number: 12698371
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- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12638436, 12684188, 12668891, 12626079, 12639157, 12635609, 12643744
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Vsport, Vsport Premium | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Water Pump, Front Part Number: 12693557
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Timing Cover; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 12732627
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Vsport, Vsport Premium, Vsport Premium Luxury | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Timing Cover Part Number: 90572780
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover, Timing Belt Front; Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Luxury Sport | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 24449774
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front Cover; Front Cover; Inner Cover; Rear Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Luxury Sport | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 12611883
$406.69 MSRP: $639.62
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- Other Name: Cover, Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12608799
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2009 Cadillac CTS | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Timing Cover Part Number: 12600325
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front; Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010, 2006-2007 Cadillac CTS | V | 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Timing Cover, Front Part Number: 12598349
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cover Assembly-Engine Front (W/Water Pump); Front Cover; Cover, Engine Front Cover
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12594059, 12587272
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS | Base | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS

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The Timing Cover of Cadillac CTS vehicles is very important because it provides the much needed protection to the engine timing mechanism, whether it uses a timing belt, timing chain, or cam belt. Made of sturdy materials including aluminum, plastic, steel among others the Cadillac CTS Timing Cover ensures that contaminants do not harm other components of the timing system. Moreover, the gasket features are also incorporated in many Timing Covers that improve the defense of the timing belt. Despite the rugged nature of these covers, they may fail at one point and replacing them early is critical to safe use of the vehicles. Years ago Cadillac CTS has adopted several styles of Timing Covers, which are intended to afford supreme defense to the timing gears and other mechanical parts.

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Q: How to replace the engine front timing cover on Cadillac CTS?
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In order to replace the engine front cover, start with the removal of the engine cover, for lp1 and ly7 engines, upper and lower Intake Manifold is removed as well. For llt engines, take off the Intake Manifold. After that, remove the camshaft covers, drain the engine coolants, separate the purge vent hose from the water outlet, and take down the water outlet with the Radiator Hose. Move on and remove the accessory Drive Belts, follow this by A/C Compressor and power steering belt tensioner, and then the generator bracket that includes the generator and belt tensioner without disconnecting the power steering pipes or draining the fluid. Thereafter you would need to reposition the power steering fluid reservoir, remove the Power Steering Pump pulley; the Power Steering Pump upper front bolt, while loosening all the remaining ones. Next, pull off the crankshaft balancer, Camshaft Position Sensors, and camshaft position actuator solenoid valves from the front cover. Take off the engine front cover with the Water Pump and disengage it carefully, making sure not to encounter sharp or metal gasket scrapers on the edges of the sealing. Clean the sealing surfaces and blow the engine coolant from the cooling passage with compressed air. For installation, install the engine front cover with the en 46109, install cam shaft position actuator solenoid valves and cam shaft position sensors and install the crankshaft balancer. Replace the Power Steering Pump with its pulley, followed by the power steering fluid reservoir, generator bracket with the generator and belt tensioner, a/c compressor and power steering belt tensioner, and accessory drive belts. Finally install the water outlet, reconnect the purge vent hose, fill the cooling system followed by reinstallation of the camshaft covers, intake manifold for llt or the upper and lower Intake Manifold lp1 and ly7 engines and then finally set the engine cover back up and fill the cooling system again.