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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C2500, 6.0 UREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 938 (REAR DRIVE AXLE)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 U
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C2500, 6.0 USECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Bearing Cap Bolts | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolts, 8.6/9.5 LD Axle | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Brake Backing Plate Bolts, 9.5 HD Axle | 185 N.m | 136 lb ft |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket Nut | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Brake Pipe Junction Block Bolt, 9.5/9.5 HD Axle | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt | 26 N.m | 19 lb ft |
| Drain Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Fill Plug | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 8.6 Axle | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt, 9.5/9.5 HD Axle | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Propeller Shaft Retainer Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Housing Cover Bolts/Studs | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 8.6 Axle | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Ring Gear Bolts, 9.5/9.5 HD Axle | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| U-Bolt Nuts, 15 Series and 25 Series | 72 N.m | 53 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.