2004-2011 Cadillac DTS Air Spring/Air Bag Torque Specs

4.6L V8

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

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (11 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	110	81	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	110	81	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	34	25	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	144	106	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	144	106	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	76	56	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	169	125	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for air spring/air bag on a 2004-2011 Cadillac DTS is 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).

There are 11 torque specifications for air spring/air bag on the 2004-2011 Cadillac DTS 4.6L V8, covering all related fasteners and components.