Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Jounce Bumper Mounting Nut - 2500 32 24 lb ft
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bolts
  • First Pass
100 63 lb ft
  • Final Pass
plus 55 degrees
Rear Axle Tie Rod End Bolt (to Axle) 100 74 lb ft
plus 100 degrees
Rear Axle Tie Rod End Bolt (to Frame) 85 63 lb ft
plus 125 degrees
Shackle to Frame Bracket Nut - 2500 95 70 lb ft
Shackle to Spring Nut - 2500 95 70 lb ft
Shock Absorber Nuts 115 85 lb ft
Spring to Front Hanger Nut - 2500
  • First Pass
170 125 lb ft
  • Final Pass
plus 48 degrees
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts 32 24 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts
  • First Pass
65 48 lb ft
  • Final Pass
plus 40 degrees
U-Bolt Nut - 2500 100 74 lb ft
Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Bolts
  • First Pass
100 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
plus 55 degrees
RENDER: 1.0x

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