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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1347 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2
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 | ||
|
40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
|
+ 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 |
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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.