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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 704 (DRIVE SHAFT)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Fastener Tightening Specifications
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Bearing Housing Assembly-to-Coupling Bolts (Automatic Transmission) | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Bearing Housing Assembly-to-Coupling Bolts (Manual Transmission) | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Clutch Actuator Cylinder Mounting Bolts (Manual Transmission) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Coupling-to-Propeller Shaft Bolts (Automatic Transmission) | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Coupling-to-Propeller Shaft Bolts (Manual Transmission) | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| EBTCM LH Mounting Bracket Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Flexplate Spindle Nut (Automatic Transmission) | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Flexplate-to-Flexplate Spindle Bolts (Automatic Transmission) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Input Shaft Bearing Positioning Bolts | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Input Shaft-to-Coupling Bolts (Automatic Transmission) | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Input Shaft-to-Coupling Bolts (Manual Transmission) | 90 N.m | 66 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Propeller Shaft Hub Clamp Bolt (Automatic Transmission) | 125 N.m | 93 lb ft |
| Rear Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt | 220 N.m | 162 lb ft |
| Rear Suspension Crossmember Mounting Nuts | 110 N.m | 81 lb ft |
| Shift Control Closeout Boot Retaining Nuts (Manual Transmission) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Shift Control Mounting Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Transaxle Mount Bracket-to-Differential Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transaxle Mount-to-Rear Suspension Crossmember Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Rear Pipe Front Fittings-to-Junction Fittings at Engine Flywheel Housing | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Rear Pipe Rear Fittings-to-Transmission Fittings | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Rear Pipe Retaining Clamp Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Transmission Shift Control Cable Bracket Retaining Nuts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Transmission Shift Rod Clamp Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Transmission-to-Driveline Support Assembly Bolts/Studs | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Transmission Wiring Harness-to-LH Transmission Case Retaining Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
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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.