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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1240 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bracket Bolt (on the power steering cooler hose) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bracket Bolt (on the power steering fluid cooler) | 15 N.m | 11 lb in |
| Power Steering Fluid Cooler Bracket Nut (on the power steering fluid cooler) | 15 N.m | 11 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retainer Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Fitting | 38 N.m | 28 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe Bracket Bolt | 22.5 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Solenoid Bolt | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Power Steering Pump Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bolt | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Steering Gear Bolt (with all wheel drive) | 60 N.m plus 80 degrees | 44 lb ft plus 80 degrees |
| Steering Gear Nut (with rear wheel drive) | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (with all wheel drive) | 57 N.m | 42 lb ft |
| Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut (with rear wheel drive) | 55 N.m | 41 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.