2012 Cadillac Escalade EXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Application Specification
Metric English
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp 4 N.m 35 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts 12 N.m 9 lb ft
Coolant Heater 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Heater Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Coolant Heater Cord Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Cooling Fan Motor Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cooling Fan Shroud Bolts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Differential Carrier Bolts 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Fan Clutch Bolts 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Fan Clutch 56 N.m 41 lb ft
Oil Cooler Hose Adapter Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Radiator Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Transmission Cooling Line Bolts 4 N.m 35 lb in
Water Pump
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Pump (LU3) 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Water Pump (LMM) 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Water Pump Inlet Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Factory Service Tools

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.