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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SUBURBAN C1500REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSTEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN - TILTSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Suburban C1500SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Column Support Bracket Nuts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Horn Contact Plate Screws | 5.5 N.m | 50 lb in |
| Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Screws | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Pinch Bolt | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Gear Pinch Bolt | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Knee Bolster Deflector | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Linear Shift Assembly to Steering Column Mounting Screws | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Shift Lever Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Steering Column Bulkhead Connector Screw | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Steering Column Seal Nuts | 3 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Steering Column Support Screws | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Steering Column Trim Cover Screw Lower | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Steering Column Trim Cover Screw Lower | 3.5 N.m | 31 lb in |
| Steering Column Trim Cover Screw Upper | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Steering Wheel Nut | 40 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Steering Wheel Shroud Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Side | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Top | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Upper Intermediate Shaft to Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
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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.