Lingenfelter Katech Cadillac CTS-V Stainless Steel Short Throw Shifter - Manual (Page 8)

Created on 11/30/2007 Page 8 of 10
threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolt. Allow the
threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.
L. Install the propeller shaft CV joint-to-differential flange bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts in sequence (1-6) to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
M. Raise the support device in order to hold the support bearing in
position.
N. Install the center support bearing bolts (1) to the vehicle
underbody. Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
9. Install the exhaust system.
A. While the exhaust system is on the floor complete the following:
1. Apply a soapy solution to the following in order to ease the
installation of the hangers:
ƒ The inner diameter of the front exhaust hangers (2)
ƒ The exhaust pipe hanger rods (3)
ƒ The inner diameter of the tail pipe hangers
ƒ The tail pipe hanger rods (1)
2. Press the front exhaust hangers (2) over the exhaust pipe
hanger rods (3).
A. Place NEW seals on the catalytic converter flanges.
B. With the aid of an assistant, raise the exhaust system into position,
aligning the exhaust pipe flanges with the studs located in the rear
of the catalytic converters.
C. Finger tighten the exhaust pipe nuts to the catalytic converter
studs.
D. Press the tail pipe hangers (1) over the tail pipe hanger rods.
E. Press the front exhaust hangers (1) over the rear suspension
hanger rods.
F. Tighten the exhaust pipe nuts. Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
G. Position the floor panel tunnel brace to the floor panel.
H. Install the 2 bolts securing the floor panel tunnel brace to the floor
panel. Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Install the bolts securing the shift control assembly
to the adapter plate. Tighten
Tighten the shift control bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).