2015 Cadillac XTS BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Rear Bolt 160 N.m 118 lb ft
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Bolt
  • First Pass:
 60 N.m 44 lb ft
  • Final Pass:
 30 Degrees
Power Steering Assist Motor Pivot Bolt (Requires a NEW bolt.)  22 N.m 16 lb ft
Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bracket Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Fitting (at Power Steering Fluid Cooler) 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose and Outlet Pipe Bracket Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bolt (at Power Steering Pump) (LFX) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt (Hose to Bracket) (LF3) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt (Bracket to Engine) (LF3) 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Connector 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting (at Power Steering Pump) (LF3) 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Fitting (at Power Steering Fluid Cooler) 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt - Long 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt - Short 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolt (Requires a NEW bolt.) 
  • First Pass:
 22 N.m 16 lb ft
  • Final Pass:
 30 Degrees
Steering Gear Bolt (Requires a NEW bolt.) 
  • First Pass:
 110 N.m 81 lb ft
  • Final Pass:
 160 Degrees
Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Steering Gear Housing Cover Bolt (M6) (Requires a NEW bolt.)  10 N.m 89 lb in
Steering Gear Housing Cover Bolt (M8) (Requires a NEW bolt.)  22 N.m 16 lb ft
Steering Gear Pipe Fitting 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Steering Gear Pipe Retainer Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
  • First Pass:
 35 N.m 26 lb ft
  • Final Pass:
 30 Degrees
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