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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1996PICKUP C2500, 2D PICKUP, 6.5 F, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Chevrolet Pickup C2500, 2D Pickup, 6.5 F, Automatic
Torque Specifications
1996 Chevrolet Pickup C2500, 2D Pickup, 6.5 F, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1993-95)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf Spring-To-Bracket Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 92 (125) | |
| C3500HD | 320 (435) | |
| Leaf Spring-To-Shackle Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 81 (110) | |
| C3500HD | 136 (185) | |
| Shackle-To-Bracket Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 89 (120) | |
| C3500HD | 133 (180) | |
| Shock Absorber Lower Nuts | 81 (110) | |
| Shock Absorber Upper Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 20 (27) | |
| C3HD | 17 (23) | |
| Stabilizer Clamp Bolt | 25 (34) | |
| Stabilizer Clamp U-Bolt Nut | 22 (30) | |
| Stabilizer Kit Nut | 17 (23) | |
| Stabilizer Link Nut | 33 (45) | |
| U-Bolt Nuts | ||
| 100 & 200 Models | 81 (110) | |
| 300 Models W/O Dual Rear Wheels Or 7.4 L Engine | 81 (110) | |
| 300 Models with Dual Rear Wheels Or 7.4 L Engine W/O Dual Rear Wheels | 109 (148) | |
| C3500HD | 207 (280) | |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1996-97)
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf Spring-To-Bracket Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 70 (95) | |
| C3500HD | 306 (415) | |
| Leaf Sprinhg-To-Shackle Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 70 (95) | |
| C3500HD | 157 (213) | |
| Shackle-To-Bracket Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 89 (120) | |
| C3500HD | 133 (180) | |
| Shock Absorber Lower Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 74 (100) | |
| C3500HD | 52 (70) | |
| Shock Absorber Upper Nuts | ||
| Except C3500HD | 13 (17) | |
| C3500HD | 11 (15) | |
| Stabilizer Clamp Bolt | 25 (34) | |
| Stabilizer Clamp U-Bolt Nut | 22 (30) | |
| Stabilizer Kit Nut | 17 (23) | |
| Stabilizer Link Bracket-To-Frame Nut | 33 (45) | |
| Stabilizer Link Nut | 33 (45) | |
| U-Bolt Nuts | ||
| 100 & 200 Models | 81 (110) | |
| 300 Models W/O Dual Rear Wheels Or 7.4 L Engine | 81 (110) | |
| 300 Models with Dual Rear Wheels Or 7.4 L Engine W/O Dual Rear Wheels | 109 (148) | |
| C3500HD | 173 (235) | |
WHEEL STUD NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Number Of Studs | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | 5 | 140 (190) |
| CK 1, 2 | 6 | 140 (190) |
| CK 2, 3 (Single) | 8 | 140 (190) |
| CK 3 (Dual) | 8 | 140 (190) |
| C3500HD | 10 | 177 (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:
- • 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.