2014-2019 Cadillac CTS Synchros - Single Gear Torque Specs

3.6L V6

Applies to 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 Cadillac CTS

Labor Time:10 hours

Torque Values (26 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Cover Screws	12	9	—
Drain Plug	39	29	Use new washer
⚠️ Drain Plug	39	29	Use new washer
Fill Plug	39	29	—
⚠️ Fill Plug	39	29	—
Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
⚠️ Flywheel Bolts	95	70	Often TTY, tighten in star pattern
Mounting Bolts	71	52	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	71	52	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	70	52	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	70	52	—
Pan Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	19	14	—
⚠️ Pan Bolts	19	14	Torque in sequence
Pan Bolts	19	14	Torque in sequence
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Sensor Bolts	12	9	—
Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
⚠️ Transmission Drain Plug	30	22	Use new crush washer if equipped
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern
Transmission Pan Bolts	12	9	Tighten in criss-cross pattern

The primary torque specification for synchros - single gear on a 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS is 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

There are 26 torque specifications for synchros - single gear on the 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.