steering

Steering Shaft - Upper Torque Specs

for 2012 Cadillac CTS 3.0L V6 · AWD

Units

16 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Power Steering Line Fittings

Use new O-rings | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Rack Bolts

Critical

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Rack Bolts

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Rack Mounting Bolts

79 lb-ft · 107 Nm

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Steering Rack Bolts

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Tie Rod End Castle Nut

Use new cotter pin | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Tie Rod End Nut

Use new cotter pin

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

Critical

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

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Tie Rod Nut

42 lb-ft · 57 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

105 lb-ft · 142 Nm

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2012 CADILLAC CTS

16 fasteners