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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1988CHEVY VAN G30, 6.2 J, 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION - FRONT (2WD)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1988 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 6.2 J, 400/M40
Torque Specifications
1988 Chevrolet Chevy Van G30, 6.2 J, 400/M40SECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Joint | ||||||||||
| Upper Nut | ||||||||||
| R10 & G10/20 Models (1) | 50 (68) | |||||||||
| R30 & G30 Models (2) | 90 (122) | |||||||||
| Lower Nut (All Models (2) ) | 90 (122) | |||||||||
| Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt | 35 (48) | |||||||||
| Brake Support Strut | 60 (81) | |||||||||
| Crossmember | ||||||||||
| To-Bottom Rail | ||||||||||
| All (Except Forward Control Chassis) | 90 (122) | |||||||||
| Forward Control Chassis | ||||||||||
| Motorhome | 215 (292) | |||||||||
| Conventional (3) | 130 (176) | |||||||||
| To-Frame Side Rail | ||||||||||
| All (Except Forward Control Chassis) | 65 (88) | |||||||||
| Forward Control Chassis | ||||||||||
| Motorhome & Conventional (3) | 100 (136) | |||||||||
| Engine Mount Support Bracket Mntg. Bolt | 35 (48) | |||||||||
| Lower Control Arm (Steel Bushings) | ||||||||||
| New (R20/30 & G30 Models) | 280 (380) | |||||||||
| Used (R20/30 & G30 Models) | 130 (176) | |||||||||
| Lower Control Arm Shaft | ||||||||||
| "U" Bolt-to-Frame | ||||||||||
| G10/20 Models | 65 (88) | |||||||||
| R10/30 & G30 Models | 85 (115) | |||||||||
| Shock Absorber | ||||||||||
| Upper Nut | ||||||||||
| R10/30 Models | 140 (190) | |||||||||
| G10/30 Models | 75 (102) | |||||||||
| Lower Nut | ||||||||||
| R10/30 Models | 60 (81) | |||||||||
| G10/30 Models | 75 (102) | |||||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket-To-Spring Plate (R20/30 Models) | 13 (18) | |||||||||
| Stabilizer Bar Bracket | ||||||||||
| To-Lower Control Arm Mounting Bolt | 25 (34) | |||||||||
| To-Frame Mounting Bolt/Nut | 25 (34) | |||||||||
| Suspension Bumper | ||||||||||
| R10 & G10/30 Models | 15 (20) | |||||||||
| R20/30 Models | 19 (26) | |||||||||
| Tie Rod End-To-Steering Knuckle Mounting Nut (All Models) | 41 (55) | |||||||||
| Upper Control Arm (Rubber Bushings) (R10 & G10/20 Models) | 115 (156) | |||||||||
| Upper Control Arm (Steel Bushings) | ||||||||||
| New (R30 & G30 Models) | 190 (256) | |||||||||
| Used (R30 & G30 Models) | 115 (156) | |||||||||
| Upper Control Arm Pivot Shaft Nut | ||||||||||
| R10 & G10/20 Models | 70 (95) | |||||||||
| R20/30 & G30 Models | 105 (142) | |||||||||
| Bracket-To-Frame Side Rail Mntg. Bolts | 65 (88) | |||||||||
| Wheel Lug Nuts | ||||||||||
| Single Front & Rear Wheels | ||||||||||
| 5 & 6 Stud | 100 (140) | |||||||||
| 8 Stud | 120 (160) | |||||||||
| Single Front & Dual Rear Wheels (8 Stud) | 140 (190) | |||||||||
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||||||||||
| Brake Line Clip-To-Crossmember Mounting Bolt | ||||||||||
| "R" 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.