2008-2013 Cadillac CTS Lifter - Single Torque Specs

3.0L V6

Applies to 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Cadillac CTS

Labor Time:4 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	18	13	—
Cover Bolts	18	13	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	21	16	—
Gasket Surface Bolts	22	16	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	22	16	Clean mating surfaces
Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	—
Intake Manifold Bolts	25	18	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
Mounting Bolts	50	37	—
⚠️ Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts	25	18	Tighten evenly in sequence
⚠️ Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts	25	18	Tighten evenly in sequence
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	11	8	—
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence

The primary torque specification for lifter - single on a 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS is 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for lifter - single on the 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS 3.0L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.