How can the crankshaft be removed and installed on Cadillac CTS?

The crankshaft can only be removed after the engine has been pulled out of the car on the condition that such parts as the flywheel crankshaft pulley, timing chain cover, oil pan, oil pump body, oil filter, and piston/connecting rod assemblies have been stripped off. Before withdrawal make sure of the crankshaft end float by putting the dial gauge parallel to the crankshaft. Push the crankshaft to the right and then to the rear to bring the indicator to zero then push the crankshaft to the left then note down the reading which should be within the range of 0.003-0.010 inch (0.076-0.254mm). Sometimes get of clearance can be approximated if dial-indicator is not available by use of feeler gauges. Unbolt the main bearing bridge and then free up and remove the main bearing cap bolts to the point where you can do so without dropping the bearing inserts. It is recommended that you lift the crankshaft out and seeing as they are quite heavy you might have a friend help you. For installation, make sure that the engine block and the crankshaft are clean and likewise check for any signs of damages. Raise the engine block in an inverted fashion, provide no support for the crank and remove any residual support and clean up the bearing surfaces. New upper and lower main bearing inserts have to be fitted, beforehand making sure that the oil holes are in place and aligned; no lubricant shall be applied at this time. Using Plastigage to check the oil clearance and make certain that the Plastigage is installed correctly and the bolts are tighten correctly and compare the width of the crushed Plastigage as shown on the scale. If clearance is not as specified, check the fact that no debris was in evidence when the clearance was measured, and consider machining or replacing the bearing inserts in this case. If you found some Plastigage on the crankshaft, then remove it, and apply some grease or assembly lube to the bearing surfaces and lay the crankshaft back in its position. The main bearing caps should be fitted correctly and oil put on the bolts before tightening as provided for. Lastly, once more adjust the crankshaft end-float and double check it for any drag on it before fitting a new rear main oil seal.

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Cadillac CTS Crankshaft
Part Number: 12661875
$582.24 MSRP: $1004.39
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- Replaces: 12617226, 12621352, 12623075, 12601938
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011 Cadillac CTS | 2 DOOR COUPE, 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR (RHD), 4 DOOR RHD, 4 DOOR SEDAN, 4 DOOR SEDAN(RHD), 4 DOOR STATION WAGON, 4 DOOR STATION WAGON(RHD), 4 DOOR WAGON, 4 DOOR WAGON(RHD) | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Cadillac CTS Crankshaft
Part Number: 12661864
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- Replaces: 12616835, 12610050
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- 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR (RHD), 4 DOOR SEDAN, 4 DOOR SEDAN(RHD), 4 DOOR STATION WAGON, 4 DOOR STATION WAGON(RHD), 4 DOOR WAGON, 4 DOOR WAGON(RHD) | 6 Cyl 3.0L
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Cadillac CTS Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12623074
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Replaces: 12571127, 12601939, 12621351, 12621353
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2009 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR RHD, 4 DOOR(RHD), V 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Cadillac CTS Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 12641691
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
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- 2011-2015 Cadillac CTS | V 2 DOOR COUPE, V 4 DOOR SEDAN, V 4 DOOR WAGON | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac CTS Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 12699162
$382.95 MSRP: $610.52
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Assembly, .; Crankshaft
- Replaces: 12676729, 12646883
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR PERFORMANCE SEDAN, 4 DOOR PLUS SEDAN, 4 DOOR PREMIUM SEDAN | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Cadillac CTS Crankshaft
Part Number: 12661873
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- Replaces: 12630898
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- 2012-2015 Cadillac CTS | 2 DOOR COUPE, 4 DOOR PERFORMANCE SEDAN, 4 DOOR PREMIUM SEDAN, 4 DOOR SEDAN, 4 DOOR WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Cadillac CTS Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12603616
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
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- 2009-2011 Cadillac CTS | V 2 DOOR COUPE, V 4 DOOR, V 4 DOOR SEDAN, V 4 DOOR WAGON | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Cadillac CTS Crankshaft Assembly
Part Number: 12642339
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm; Crankshaft
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR PREMIUM SEDAN | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Part Number: 90444055
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR(RHD), V 4 DOOR
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Part Number: 12712984
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- Other Name: Crankshaft
- Replaced by: 12732515
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- 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR V-SERIES SEDAN | 8 Cyl 6.2L
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Part Number: 12661862
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- Replaces: 12617925, 12621350, 12603262
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- 2005-2009 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR RHD, V 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L
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Cadillac CTS Crankshafts
Part Number: 24462142
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR, 4 DOOR RHD, 4 DOOR(RHD), V 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.2L
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Cadillac CTS Crankshaft
Part Number: 12626959
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | 4 DOOR PERFORMANCE SEDAN, 4 DOOR PLUS SEDAN, 4 DOOR PREMIUM SEDAN, 4 DOOR SEDAN | 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Cadillac CTS Engine Crankshaft
Part Number: 12583565
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Cadillac CTS | V 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Part Number: 89017522
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- Other Name: Crankshaft Asm ; Crankshaft, Engine; Crankshaft
- Replaces: 12556421, 12559354
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Cadillac CTS | V 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 5.7L

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Q: How can the crankshaft be removed and installed on Cadillac CTS?
A:
The crankshaft can only be removed after the engine has been pulled out of the car on the condition that such parts as the flywheel crankshaft pulley, timing chain cover, oil pan, oil pump body, oil filter, and Piston/connecting rod assemblies have been stripped off. Before withdrawal make sure of the crankshaft end float by putting the dial gauge parallel to the crankshaft. Push the crankshaft to the right and then to the rear to bring the indicator to zero then push the crankshaft to the left then note down the reading which should be within the range of 0.003-0.010 inch (0.076-0.254mm). Sometimes get of clearance can be approximated if dial-indicator is not available by use of feeler gauges. Unbolt the main bearing bridge and then free up and remove the main bearing cap bolts to the point where you can do so without dropping the bearing inserts. It is recommended that you lift the crankshaft out and seeing as they are quite heavy you might have a friend help you. For installation, make sure that the engine block and the crankshaft are clean and likewise check for any signs of damages. Raise the engine block in an inverted fashion, provide no support for the crank and remove any residual support and clean up the bearing surfaces. New upper and lower main bearing inserts have to be fitted, beforehand making sure that the oil holes are in place and aligned; no lubricant shall be applied at this time. Using Plastigage to check the oil clearance and make certain that the Plastigage is installed correctly and the bolts are tighten correctly and compare the width of the crushed Plastigage as shown on the scale. If clearance is not as specified, check the fact that no debris was in evidence when the clearance was measured, and consider machining or replacing the bearing inserts in this case. If you found some Plastigage on the crankshaft, then remove it, and apply some grease or assembly lube to the bearing surfaces and lay the crankshaft back in its position. The main bearing caps should be fitted correctly and oil put on the bolts before tightening as provided for. Lastly, once more adjust the crankshaft end-float and double check it for any drag on it before fitting a new rear main oil seal.