2012-2012 Cadillac CTS Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

3.0L V6

Labor Time:2.5 hours

Torque Values (17 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	93	68	—
Ball Joint Nut	92	68	Use new cotter pin
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	135	100	—
Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
Strut Bolts	121	89	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	121	89	—
⚠️ Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts	128	95	—
Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts	128	95	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Sway Bar Link	64	47	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	64	47	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Wheel Lug Nuts	142	105	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	142	105	—

The primary torque specification for front struts - pair on a 2012-2012 Cadillac CTS is 93 Nm (68 lb-ft).

There are 17 torque specifications for front struts - pair on the 2012-2012 Cadillac CTS 3.0L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.