Cadillac Axle Nut Torque Specifications

Cadillac Axle Nut Torque Specifications for all Models

Cadillac Allante Axle Nut Torque

1987-1992 FRONT 183/245-ft/lbs/Nm

1993 FRONT 110/145-ft/lbs/Nm

Cadillac ATS Axle Nut Torque

AWD 2013-2017 FRONT 185/250-ft/lbs/Nm Always replace nut/bolt after removal. REAR 185/250-ft/lbs/Nm Always replace nut/bolt after removal.

RWD 2013-2017 FRONT 185/250-ft/lbs/Nm Always replace nut/bolt after removal.

Cadillac Cimarron Axle Nut Torque

1982-1988 FRONT 185/251-ft/lbs/Nm

Cadillac CT6 Axle Nut Torque

AWD 2016-2017 FRONT AND REAR Use new nut. Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm.

RWD 2016-2017 REAR Use new nut. Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm.

Cadillac CTS Axle Nut Torque

2003-2007 REAR 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

2008-2009 FRONT 158/215-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 158/215-ft/lbs/Nm

CTS AWD 2010-2013 FRONT 158/215-ft/lbs/Nm

2016-2017 FRONT 185/250-ft/lbs/Nm Use new nut. After installation, stake nut. REAR 185/250-ft/lbs/Nm Use new nut. After installation, stake nut.

CTS RWD 2016-2017 FRONT 185/250-ft/lbs/Nm Use new nut. After installation, stake nut.

CTS w/o RPO J56 2010-2013 FRONT 170/230-ft/lbs/Nm

CTS w/RPO J56 2010-2013 FRONT 158/215-ft/lbs/Nm

CTS Sedan (VIN A)

AWD 2014-2015 FRONT 184/250-ft/lbs/Nm Use new nut. After installation, stake nut. REAR 184/250-ft/lbs/Nm Use new nut. After installation, stake nut.

RWD 2014-2015 FRONT 184/250-ft/lbs/Nm Use new nut. After installation, stake nut.

CTS Coupe/Wagon, CTS-V (VIN D)

Front 2014-2015 FRONT 158/215-ft/lbs/Nm

Rear w/o RPO J56 2014-2015 FRONT 170/230-ft/lbs/Nm Use new nut. After installation, stake nut.

Rear w/RPO J56 2014-2015 FRONT 158/215-ft/lbs/Nm

Cadillac DeVille Axle Nut Torque

1985-1991 FRONT 180/244-ft/lbs/Nm

1992-1996 FRONT 107/145-ft/lbs/Nm

1997-1999 FRONT 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

2000-2005 FRONT With RPO Codes FE1 or FE3, 118 ft-lbs/160 Nm; with RPO Code FE7, 170 ft-lbs/230 Nm. REAR Models with FE7 suspension 147 ft-lbs/200 Nm.

Cadillac DTS Axle Nut Torque

2006-2007FRONT Soft ride & sport suspension, 118 ft-lbs/160 Nm; heavy duty suspension, 170 ft-lbs/230 Nm. REAR Models with FE7 suspension 147 ft-lbs/200 Nm.

2008-2011 With RPO Codes FE1 or FE3, 118 ft-lbs/160 Nm; with RPO Code FE7, 170 ft-lbs/230 Nm.

Cadillac Eldorado Axle Nut Torque

1980-1985 FRONT 176/238-ft/lbs/Nm

1986-1991 FRONT 180/244-ft/lbs/Nm

1992-1996 FRONT 107/145-ft/lbs/Nm

1997-2002 FRONT 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

Cadillac ELR Axle Nut Torque

2014, 2016 FRONT With manual locking hubs: Tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm while turning hub. Back off and retighten to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm. Back off to 0. Install ring and tighten locknut to 160 ft-lbs/217 Nm minimum. Tang on ring must press through slot on spindle. Hole in pin must align with locknut. Turn adjusting nut to align. Endplay should be .001- .010″. With automatic locking hubs tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm while turning hub. Back off and retighten to 35 ft-lbs/47 Nm. Back off 3/ 8 turn. Install ring and tighten locknut to 160 ft-lbs/217 Nm minimum. Tang on ring must press through slot on spindle. Hole in pin must align with locknut. Turn adjusting nut to align. Endplay should be .001- .010″.

Cadillac Escalade Axle Nut Torque

4WD 1999-2000 FRONT 165/224-ft/lbs/Nm

AWD 2002-2014 FRONT 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

2015-2017 FRONT 188/255-ft/lbs/Nm

ESV AWD 2003-2014 FRONT 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

2015-2017 FRONT 188/255-ft/lbs/Nm

EXT AWD 2002-2013 FRONT 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

Cadillac Fleetwood Axle Nut Torque

1980-1984 Tighten hub nut to 12 ft-lbs/16 Nm while rotating wheel. Back off and finger tighten. Back off slightly to install cotter pin.

1985-1991 FRONT 180/244-ft/lbs/Nm

1992 FRONT 107/145-ft/lbs/Nm

1993-1996 Tighten hub nut to 12 ft-lbs/16 Nm while rotating wheel. Back off and finger tighten. Back off slightly to install cotter pin.

Cadillac Seville Axle Nut Torque

1980-1985 FRONT 176/238-ft/lbs/Nm

1986-1991 FRONT 180/244-ft/lbs/Nm

1992-1996 FRONT 107/145-ft/lbs/Nm

1997-2004 FRONT 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

Cadillac SRX Axle Nut Torque

2004-2007 FRONT 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

2008-2009 FRONT 159/215 REAR 170/230-ft/lbs/Nm

2010-2016 FRONT FRONT 184/250-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 1st: 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. 2nd: Loosen 45°. 3rd: 185 ft-lbs/250 Nm.

Cadillac STS Axle Nut Torque

2005-2006 FRONT 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

AWD

2007 FRONT 118/160 REAR 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

2008-2009 FRONT 159/215 REAR 170/230-ft/lbs/Nm

2010-2011 FRONT 159/215 REAR 159/215-ft/lbs/Nm

Cadillac XLR Axle Nut Torque

2004-2007 FRONT 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

2008-2009 FRONT 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

Cadillac XT5 Axle Nut Torque

2017 FRONT AND REAR Use new nut. Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm.

Cadillac XTS Axle Nut Torque

AWD 2013-2017 FRONT Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Back off 45 degrees and retighten to 184 ft-lbs/250 Nm. Replace washer on driveshaft with a new one. REAR Use new original equipment nut. Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Back off 45 degrees and retighten to 184 ft-lbs/250 Nm.

XTS FWD 2013-2017 FRONT Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Back off 45 degrees and retighten to 184 ft-lbs/250 Nm. Replace washer on driveshaft with a new one.