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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 376 (COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES)ENGINE COOLINGGENERAL SERVICECOOLING SYSTEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Cooling System Torque Specifications
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Cooling System Torque Specifications
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COOLING SYSTEM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| Battery Terminal Bolt | 13 (17) |
| Coolant Bridge Bolt (3.0L) | 22 (30) |
| Coolant Pipe Engine Lift Bracket Bolt (3.0L) | 15 (20) |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (2.2L) | 18 (25) |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt (3.0L) | 15 (20) |
| Water Pump Bolt | 18 (25) |
| Wheel Nut | 92 (125) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| Auxiliary Coolant Pump Bolt | 89 (10) |
| Thermostat Housing Cover-To-Thermostat Housing Bolt (2.2L) | 89 (10) |
| Thermostat Housing-To-Block Bolt (2.2L) | 89 (10) |
| Thermostat Pipe Bracket-To-Cylinder Head Bolt (2.2L) | 71 (8) |
| Water Pipe Support Bracket | 89 (10) |
| Water Pump Access Bolts-To-Front Cover (2.2L) | 89 (10) |
| Water Pump Sprocket-To-Water Pump Bolts (2.2L) | 89 (10) |
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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.