Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Air Conditioning (A/C) Condenser Bolt 6.5 N.m 58 lb in
Air Conditioning (A/C) Line Clip to Fan Shroud Screw 1 N.m 9 lb in
Auxiliary Cooling Fan Bolt 6.5 N.m 58 lb in
Brake Master Cylinder Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Clutch Master Cylinder Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Cover Bolt (LS2) 12 N.m 106 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Stud (LS2) 12 N.m 106 lb in
Coolant Pipe to Cylinder Head Bolt (LP1, LY7) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Pipe to Generator Bracket Bolt (LP1, LY7) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Coolant Pipe to Thermostat Housing Bolt (LP1, LY7) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Electric Cooling Fan Blade Nut 7 N.m 62 lb in
Electric Cooling Fan Motor Screw 5 N.m 44 lb in
Electric Cooling Fan Shroud to Plenum Bolt 6.5 N.m 58 lb in
Electric Cooling Fan Shroud to Radiator Bolt 6.5 N.m 58 lb in
Engine Coolant Heater (LS2) 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Engine Coolant Heater Cord Clip Bolt (LS2) 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Radiator Support Bracket Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Surge Tank Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Surge Tank Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Surge Tank Outlet Pipe Bracket to Cowl Nut (LS2) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Surge Tank Outlet Pipe Bracket to Engine Bolt (LP1, LY7) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Thermostat Bolt (LP1, LY7) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolt (LP1, LY7) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolt (LS2) 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Water Outlet Housing Bolt (LP1, LY7) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt (LP1, LY7) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt (LS2)
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LP1, LY7) 12 N.m 106 lb in
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