2008-2013 Cadillac CTS Timing Chain Guide Torque Specs

3.6L V6

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

Labor Time:7 hours

Torque Values (26 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt	86	63	—
⚠️ Camshaft Sprocket Bolt	86	63	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Bolts	19	14	—
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	203	150	—
⚠️ Crankshaft Pulley Bolt	203	150	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
Gasket Surface Bolts	23	17	Clean mating surfaces
⚠️ Guide Bolts	28	21	—
Guide Bolts	28	21	—
Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	54	40	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	12	9	—
Tensioner Bolt	23	17	—
⚠️ Tensioner Bolt	23	17	—
⚠️ Timing Chain Guide Bolts	12	9	Replace if worn
Timing Chain Guide Bolts	12	9	Replace if worn
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Timing Cover Bolts	16	12	—
Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Timing Cover Bolts - 8mm	25	18	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence

The primary torque specification for timing chain guide on a 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS is 86 Nm (63 lb-ft).

There are 26 torque specifications for timing chain guide on the 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.