Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Jounce Bumper Mounting Nut - 2500 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Axle Bolts 160 N.m 118 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Frame Bolts 140 N.m 103 lb ft
Rear Axle Tie Rod End Bolt 140 N.m 103 lb ft
Shackle to Frame Bracket Nut - 2500 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Shackle to Spring Nut - 2500 200 N.m 148 lb ft
Shock Absorber Nuts 115 N.m 85 lb ft
Spring to Front Hanger Nut - 2500 200 N.m 148 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts 75 N.m 55 lb ft
U-Bolt Nut - 2500 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Bolt at the Frame 160 N.m 118 lb ft
Upper Control Arm at the Rear Axle 160 N.m 118 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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