Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Leaf Spring Mounting Nut 170 N.m + 48Β° 125 lb ft + 48Β°
Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Nut - 1500, 2500, 3500 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt - 1500, 2500, 3500 115 N.m 85 lb ft
Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt - 1500, 2500, 3500 115 N.m 85 lb ft
Rear Spring/Hanger Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Rear Spring Stop-3500 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Nut - 3500 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (Frame Side of Link) - 3500 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Bar Side of Link) - 3500 53 N.m 39 lb ft
Rear Suspension Jounce Bumper 32 N.m 24 lb ft
U-bolts - 1500 100 N.m 74 lb ft
U-bolts - 2500/3500 140 N.m + 180Β° 103 lb ft 180Β°
RENDER: 1.0x

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