Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Torque Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Adjuster Lock Nut 49 N.m 36 lb ft
Adjuster Nut Assembly 28 N.m 20 lb ft
Ball Guide Screws 6 N.m 53 lb in
Coupler Shield Retainer and Lock Nut 109 N.m 80 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts to the Frame 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Pitman Arm to the Relay Rod Nut 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Pitman Arm Nut to the Steering Gear 250 N.m 184 lb ft
Pitman Shaft Cover Bolts (670 Gear) 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Pitman Shaft Cover Bolts (700 Gear) 60 N.m 45 lb ft
Power Steering Cooler Mounting Bolts 5 N.m 44 lb in
Power Steering Gear To Frame Bolts (Non-Rack and Pinion) 150 N.m 110 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Filler Neck Retaining Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Mounting Bolt to the Engine 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Mounting Nuts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Stud 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Power Steering Rear Fitting Assembly 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Power Steering Hose Fitting Connections 28 N.m 20 lb ft
Rack Piston Plug 150 N.m 111 lb ft
Side Cover Bolts to the Steering Gear 60 N.m 45 lb ft
Steering Gear Side Cover Bolts 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Stub Shaft Housing Bolts 63 N.m 46 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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