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2005 CADILLAC STS

3.6L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1186 Torque6048 Fluid13 DTC1710 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

drivetrain

Differential Fluid Change Torque Specs

for 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6L V6 · FWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Critical

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Axle Nut

Critical

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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Cover Bolts

Critical

RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 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 Bolts

Critical

52 lb-ft · 70 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Drain Plug

Critical

New washer

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Critical

Tighten evenly

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Fill Plug

Critical

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

103 lb-ft · 140 Nm

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