2008-2013 Cadillac CTS Piston - Single Torque Specs

3.6L V6

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

Labor Time:18 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
⚠️ Connecting Rod Bolts	45	33	TTY - critical torque plus angle
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
⚠️ Cylinder Head Bolts	65	48	TTY - tighten in sequence plus angle
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	23	17	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
⚠️ Oil Pan Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—

The primary torque specification for piston - single on a 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS is 45 Nm (33 lb-ft). Note: TTY - critical torque plus angle

There are 22 torque specifications for piston - single on the 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.