Fastener Tightening Specifications. Cadillac Catera 2001

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2001 🢒 Catera 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.0L (L81) 🢒 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Table 1:

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
A/C Compressor Hose Support Strap Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
A/C Compressor/Condenser Hose Bracket Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
A/C Condenser Line Bolt	27 N·m	20 lb ft
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
AIR Crossover Pipe Bushing Nut	12 N·m	108 lb in
AIR Crossover Pipe Support Bracket (Generator Bolt) Nut	40 N·m	30 lb ft
AIR Pipe Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Camshaft Cover Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
First Pass	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Second Pass	60 Degrees	60 Degrees
Final Pass	15 Degrees	15 Degrees
Catalytic Converter Hanger Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Catalytic Converter Nut	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Coolant Pipe/Engine Lift Bracket Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Drive Gear Bolt
First Pass	250 N·m	184 lb ft
Second Pass	45 Degrees	45 Degrees
Final Pass	15 Degrees	15 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Second Pass	90 Degrees	90 Degrees
Third Pass	90 Degrees	90 Degrees
Fourth Pass	90 Degrees	90 Degrees
Fifth Pass	15 Degrees	15 Degrees
Final Pass	15 Degrees	15 Degrees
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Engine Mount Lower Nut	55 N·m	41 lb ft
Engine Mount Upper Nut	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Engine Splash Shield Bolt	10 N·m	89 lb in
Engine Rear Cover Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Engine Rear Cover Threaded Pin	10 N·m	89 lb in
Flywheel Bolt
First Pass	65 N·m	48 lb ft
Second Pass	30 Degrees	30 Degrees
Final Pass	15 Degrees	15 Degrees
Front Timing Belt Cover Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Generator Mounting Bolt (Lower)	35 N·m	26 lb ft
Generator Mounting Bolt (Upper)	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Idler Arm Bolt	60 N·m	44 lb ft
Intake Manifold Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Intake Manifold Spacer Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Intake Plenum Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Lower Oil Pan Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Oil Baffle Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Oil Cooler Cover Bolt	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Oil Cooler Inlet and Outlet Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Oil Filter Cartridge Housing Drain Plug	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Filter Cartridge Housing to Engine Block	45 N·m	33 lb ft
Oil Filter Cartridge Plastic Cap to Housing	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Intake Pipe Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Pump Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Pulley Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolt	12 N·m	106 lb in
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Timing Belt Tensioner Bracket Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Nut	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Transmission to Upper Oil Pan Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Upper Oil Pan Bolt	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Water Crossover Bolt	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Wiring Harness Channel Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in

Hose and Line Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Engine Oil Cooler Line	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Fuel Return Hose to Fuel Rail	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Fuel Supply Hose to Fuel Rail	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Oil Cooler Feed and Return Lines to Engine Block	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Discharge Hose to Pump	28 N·m	21 lb ft

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
AIR Crossover Pipe Bushing Nut	12 N·m	108 lb in
AIR Crossover Pipe Support Bracket (Generator Bolt) Nut	40 N·m	30 lb ft
AIR Pipe Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Camshaft Cover Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
First Pass	50 N·m	37 lb ft
Second Pass	+ 60 degrees	+ 60 degrees
Final Pass	+ 15 degrees	+ 15 degrees
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt	35 N·m	26 lb ft + 45 degrees + 45 degrees + 15 degrees
Coolant Pipe/Engine Lift Bracket Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Bearing Bolt	50 N·m	37 lb ft + 60 degrees 15 degrees
Crankshaft Bearing Bridge Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Crankshaft Drive Gear Bolt
First Pass	250 N·m	184 lb ft
Second Pass	+ 45 degrees	+ 45 degrees
Final Pass	+ 15 degrees	+ 15 degree
Crankshaft Reluctor Ring Screw	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Crankcase Vent Housing Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Second Pass	+ 90 degrees	+ 90 degrees
Third Pass	+ 90 degrees	+ 90 degrees
Fourth Pass	+ 90 degrees	+ 90 degrees
Fifth Pass	+ 15 degrees	+ 15 degrees
Sixth Pass	+ 15 degrees	+ 15 degrees
Final Pass	+ 15 degrees	+ 15 degrees
Drivebelt Tensioner Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Engine Rear Cover Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Engine Rear Cover Threaded Pin	10 N·m	89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Nut	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Flywheel Bolt
Fist Pass	65 N·m	48 lb ft
Second Pass	+ 30 degrees	+ 30 degrees
Final Pass	+ 15 degrees	+ 15 degrees
Front Timing Belt Cover Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Generator Mounting Bolt, Lower	35 N·m	26 lb ft
Generator Mounting Bolt, Upper	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Ignition Coil Cassette Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Intake Manifold Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Intake Manifold Flange Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Intake Plenum Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Lower Oil Pan Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Main Bearing Cap Bolt	50 N·m	37 lb ft + 60 degrees + 15 degrees
Oil Baffle Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Oil Cooler Cover Bolt	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Oil Cooler Inlet and Outlet Nut	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Oil Filter Cartridge Housing Drain Plug	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Filter Cartridge Housing to Engine Block	45 N·m	33 lb ft
Oil Filter Cartridge Plastic Cap to Housing	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Oil Intake Pipe Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug	10 N·m	89 lb in
Oil Pump Bolt
First Pass	12 N·m	9 lb ft
Second Pass	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Pulley Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Timing Belt Idler Pulley Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Timing Belt Tensioner Bracket Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Timing Belt Tensioner Pulley Nut	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Transmission to Upper Oil Pan Bolt	40 N·m	30 lb ft
Upper Oil Pan Bolt	15 N·m	11 lb ft
Water Crossover Bolt	30 N·m	22 lb ft
Water Inlet Pipe Bolt	20 N·m	15 lb ft
Water Pump Bolt	25 N·m	18 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in
Wiring Harness Channel Bolt	8 N·m	71 lb in