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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996FORWARD CONTROL 6.5 Y, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION - (P SERIES)TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.5 Y, Automatic
Torque Specifications
1996 Chevrolet Forward Control 6.5 Y, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Plate To U-Bolt Nut | 152 (205) | |||||||
| Shackle To Hanger Nut | 100 (135) | |||||||
| Shock Absorber To Axle Bolt | 115 (155) | |||||||
| Shock Absorber To Frame Nut | 29 (22) | |||||||
| Spring To Axle (With RPO JB8) (1) | 148 (200) | |||||||
| Spring To Axle (With RPO JF9) (2) | 192 (260) | |||||||
| Spring To Hanger Bolt | 133 (180) | |||||||
| Spring To Hanger Nut | 100 (135) | |||||||
| Spring To Shackle Nut | 100 (135) | |||||||
| Stabilizer Shaft To Anchor Bolt | 30 (41) | |||||||
| Stabilizer Shaft To Frame Bolt | 30 (41) | |||||||
| Wheel Stud Nut | ||||||||
| Single Front & Rear Wheels | 120 (160) | |||||||
| Single Front & Dual Rear Wheels | ||||||||
| 8 Studs | 140 (190) | |||||||
| 10 Studs | ||||||||
| Initial | 140 (190) | |||||||
| Final | 175 (240) | |||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.