Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 6.0 USECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp 4 N.m 35 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe Bolts 12 N.m 9 lb ft
Coolant Heater 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Heater Cord Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Cooling Fan Motor Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cooling Fan Shroud Bolts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Differential Carrier Bolts 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Fan Clutch Bolts 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Fan Clutch Bolts 56 N.m 41 lb ft
Oil Cooler Hose Adapter Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Radiator Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
TCM Cover Bolts 9 N.m 80 lb in
TCM Electrical Connector Bolts 8 N.m 71 lb in
Transmission Cooling Line Bolts 4 N.m 35 lb in
Water Pump
  • First Pass
15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Final Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
Water Pump Inlet Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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