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2008 CADILLAC CTS

3.0L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1010 Torque7417 Fluid16 DTC1826 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

electrical

Alternator Torque Specs

for 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.0L V6 · AWD

Units

16 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Alternator Pivot Bolt

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Alternator Pivot Bolt

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Battery Cable Nut

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Battery Cable Nut

Critical

Disconnect battery first

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 6 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Connector Screws

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Ground Bolt

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ground Bolt

Critical

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolt

Clean contact surfaces

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

26 lb-ft · 36 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Serpentine Belt Tensioner

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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