Section 215 (Rear Suspension System): Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Leaf Spring to Front Hanger Mounting Nut 110 N.m + A 200 Degree Turn 80 lb ft + A 200 Degree Turn
Leaf Spring U Bolts Retaining Nuts (All 1500 Series) 85 N.m 63 lb ft
Leaf Spring U Bolts Retaining Nuts (All 2500 Series and 3500 Series Cargo and Passenger Vans and Cutaways With 9Q4) 140 N.m 103 lb ft
Leaf Spring U Bolts Retaining Nuts (3500 Series Cutaways Without 9Q4) 147 N.m 108 lb ft
Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Shock Absorber Mounting Nut 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Spring Shackle to Frame Mounting Nut 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Spring Shackle to Leaf Spring Mounting Nut 90 N.m 66 lb ft
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