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SMU - Revised Lower Ball Joint-to-Knuckle Fastener Tightening Specification

Subject:Revised Lower Ball Joint-to-Knuckle Fastener Tightening Specification

Models:2003-2005 Cadillac CTS



This bulletin is being issued to revise the lower ball joint-to-knuckle fastener tightening specification in the Front Suspension sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Lower Ball Joint to Knuckle Nut

First Pass

20 N·m

15 lb ft

Second Pass

+ an additional 180°