Torque Specifications

1998 Chevrolet Chevy Van G2500, Van Cargo, 5.0 MSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut
Lower 90 (125)
Upper 63 (84)
Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (1) 66 (90)
Shock Absorber-To-Lower Control Arm Bolts 18 (25)
Splash Shield Bolts 10 (14)
Stabilizer Bar To-Frame Bolts 26 (35)
Upper Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nuts 22 (30)
Upper Control Arm Pivot Shaft Nuts 85 (115)
Upper Control Arm Pivot Shaft-To-Frame Nuts 81 (110)
Wheel Lug Nut 140 (190)
(1) Tighten with suspension loaded (weight of vehicle on wheels).
RENDER: 1.0x

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