2014-2019 Cadillac CTS Upper Control Arm Torque Specs

3.6L V6

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

Labor Time:1.5 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	101	75	—
⚠️ Ball Joint Nut	102	75	Use new cotter pin
⚠️ Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Control Arm Bolts	165	122	Torque with vehicle weight on wheels
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Mounting Bolts	31	23	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Strut Bolts	133	98	—
⚠️ Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Strut Tower Nuts	50	37	—
Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
⚠️ Sway Bar Link	71	52	—
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
Sway Bar Link Nuts	55	41	Hold shaft with Allen key
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern
Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	—
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	156	115	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for upper control arm on a 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS is 101 Nm (75 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for upper control arm on the 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.