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SMU - Revised Front and Rear Ball Joint Stud Nut Tightening Specifications

Subject:Revised Front and Rear Ball Joint Stud Nut Tightening Specifications

Models:2004-2005 Cadillac XLR



This bulletin is being issued to revise the Front and Rear Ball Joint Stud Nut Tightening Specifications in the Front Suspension and Rear Suspension sub-sections 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.

Front Suspension

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut

First Pass 30 N·m (22 lb ft)

Final Pass 180 Degrees

Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut

First Pass 20 N·m (15 lb ft)

Final Pass 225 Degrees

Rear Suspension

Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut

First Pass 30 N·m (22 lb ft)

Final Pass 180 Degrees

Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Stud Nut

First Pass 20 N·m (15 lb ft)

Final Pass 195 Degrees