Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Lower Ball Joint to Knuckle Nut
  • First Pass
40 N.m 30 lb ft
  • Second Pass
+ 120Β°
Lower Control Arm to Cradle Bolt - Front (with rear wheel drive) 200 N.m 148 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Cradle Bolt - Rear (with rear wheel drive) 320 N.m 236 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Cradle Nut (with all wheel drive) 135 N.m 100 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod Nut 85 N.m 63 lb ft
Shock Absorber Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Shock Module to Body Bolt 112 N.m 83 lb ft
Shock Module to Lower Control Arm Bolt (with rear wheel drive) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Shock Module to Shock Module Yoke Bolt (with all wheel drive) 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Shock Module Yoke to Lower Control Arm Bolt (with all wheel drive) 180 N.m 133 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt (with all wheel drive) 110 N.m 81 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt (with rear wheel drive) 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut 125 N.m 92 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Ball Joint Nut (with all wheel drive) 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt XX N.m XX lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub to Knuckle Bolt 135 N.m 100 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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