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System Specifications




Fastener Tightening Specifications





Pressure plate

CTS





Tighten all bolts 15 Nm (11 lb ft)
Tighten all bolts 30 Nm (22 lb ft)
Loosen bolts (1, 2, 3) 180 degrees
Re-torque bolts (1, 2, 3) 30 Nm (22 lb ft) plus 20 degrees
Loosen bolts (4, 5, 6) 180 degrees
Re-torque bolts (4, 5, 6) 30 Nm (22 lb ft) plus 20 degrees

CTS-V





Bolts 1 and 2 Finger tight
Bolts 1 and 2 360 degrees
Bolts 3 and 4 Finger tight
Bolts 3 and 4 360 degrees
Bolts 5 and 6 Finger tight
Bolts 5 and 6 360 degrees
Bolts 1 and 2 360 degrees
Bolts 3 and 4 360 degrees
Bolts 5 and 6 360 degrees
Repeat steps until the clutch pressure plate is flat against the flywheel
All bolts 70 Nm (52 lb ft)