Torque Specifications

2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, RWDSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Ball Joint Mounting Bolts 81 (110)
Ball Joint Pinch Bolt (Lower) 169 (230)
Differential Drain Plug 20 (27)
Differential Fill Plug 15 (21)
Drive Shaft Retainer Bolts 18 (24)
Pinion Yoke Nut 273 (370)
Ring Gear-To-Differential Case Bolt (1) 131 (178)
Side Bearing Cap Bolt 80 (108)
Steering Actuator/Differential Cover Bolts 45 (61)
Steering Gear Shield Retaining Bolts 132 (180)
Steering Gear Shield Retaining Bolts 40 (55)
"U" Bolts 110 (150)
Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Nut 184 (250)
Wheel Lug Nuts 140 (190)
Yoke Retainer Bolts 18 (25)
(1) Bolt is right-hand thread. Use NEW bolts.
RENDER: 1.0x

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