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2009 CADILLAC CTS

3.6L V6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque4723 Fluid9 DTC913 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls5

drivetrain

Differential Rebuild - Front Torque Specs

for 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new nut, stake after

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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CV Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Critical

Apply RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

Critical

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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