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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987SUBURBAN R20, 5.7 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - FRONT (2WD)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1987 Chevrolet Suburban R20, 5.7 K, Standard
Torque Specifications
1987 Chevrolet Suburban R20, 5.7 K, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Joint (Upper Nut) | ||||||||||
| C10 & G10/20 (1) | 50 (68) | |||||||||
| C30 & G30 (2) | 90 (122) | |||||||||
| Ball Joint (Lower Nut) | ||||||||||
| All Models (2) | 90 (122) | |||||||||
| Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt | 35 (48) | |||||||||
| Crossmember | ||||||||||
| Brake Support Strut | 60 (81) | |||||||||
| To-Bottom Rail - All (Except Forward Control Chassis) | 90 (122) | |||||||||
| Forward Control Chassis (Motorhome) | 215 (292) | |||||||||
| Forward Control Chassis (Conventional) (3) | 130 (176) | |||||||||
| To-Frame Side Rail - All (Except Forward Control Chassis) | 65 (88) | |||||||||
| To-Frame Side Rail - Forward Control Chassis (Motorhome & Conventional) (3) | 100 (136) | |||||||||
| Engine Mount Support Bracket Mntg. Bolt | 35 (48) | |||||||||
| Lower Control Arm (Steel Bushings) | ||||||||||
| New - C20/30 & G30 | 280 (380) | |||||||||
| Used - C20/30 & G30 | 130 (176) | |||||||||
| Lower Control Arm Shaft | ||||||||||
| "U" Bolt-to-Frame - G10/20 | 65 (88) | |||||||||
| "U" Bolt-to-Frame - C10/30 & G30 | 85 (115) | |||||||||
| Shock Absorber | ||||||||||
| Upper Nut - C10/30 | 140 (190) | |||||||||
| Upper Nut - G10/30 | 75 (102) | |||||||||
| Lower Nut - C10/30 | 60 (81) | |||||||||
| Lower Nut - G10/30 | 75 (102) | |||||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket-To-Spring Plate | ||||||||||
| C20/30 | 13 (18) | |||||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket | ||||||||||
| To-Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolt | 25 (34) | |||||||||
| To-Frame Mounting Bolt/Nut | 25 (34) | |||||||||
| Suspension Bumper | ||||||||||
| C10 & G10/30 | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| C20/30 | 19 (26) | |||||||||
| Tie Rod End-To-Steering Knuckle Mounting Nut | ||||||||||
| All Models | 41 (55) | |||||||||
| Upper Control Arm (Rubber Bushings) | ||||||||||
| C10 & G10/20 | 115 (156) | |||||||||
| Upper Control Arm (Steel Bushings) | ||||||||||
| New - C30 & G30 | 190 (256) | |||||||||
| Used - C30 & G30 | 115 (156) | |||||||||
| Upper Control Arm | ||||||||||
| Pivot Shaft Nut - C10 & G10/20 | 70 (95) | |||||||||
| Pivot Shaft Nut - C20/30 & G30 | 105 (142) | |||||||||
| Bracket-To-Frame Side Rail Mntg. Bolts | 65 (88) | |||||||||
| Wheel Lug Nuts | 75 (102) | |||||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||||||
| Brake Line Clip-To-Crossmember Mounting Bolt | ||||||||||
| "C" Models | 150 (17) | |||||||||
| "G" Models | 100 (12) | |||||||||
| Brake Line Clip | ||||||||||
| To-Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolt | 150 (17) | |||||||||
| Brake Splash Shield-To-Knuckle Bolt | 120 (14) | |||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.