2004-2011 Cadillac DTS Valve Adjustment Torque Specs

4.6L V8

Applies to 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Cadillac DTS

Labor Time:2 hours

Torque Values (13 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Cover Bolts	20	15	—
Electrical Connector Bolts	8	6	—
⚠️ Gasket Bolts	25	19	—
⚠️ Gasket Surface Bolts	26	19	Clean mating surfaces
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	59	44	—
⚠️ Mounting Bolts	60	44	—
⚠️ Rocker Arm Bolts	30	22	Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
Sensor Bolts	14	10	—
Sensor Mounting Bolts	14	10	—
Valve Cover Bolts	10	7	Tighten in sequence
⚠️ Valve Lash Adjusting Screw Lock Nut	20	15	Hold screw while tightening

The primary torque specification for valve adjustment on a 2004-2011 Cadillac DTS is 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

There are 13 torque specifications for valve adjustment on the 2004-2011 Cadillac DTS 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.