Fastener Tightening Specifications

2007 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 0SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Column Support Bracket Nuts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Horn Contact Plate Screws 5.5 N.m 49 lb in
Ignition Lock Cylinder Case Screws 7 N.m 62 lb in
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Column Pinch Bolt 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Intermediate Shaft to the Steering Gear Pinch Bolt 47 N.m 35 lb ft
Knee Bolster Deflector 9 N.m 80 lb in
Linear Shift Assembly to Steering Column Mounting Screws 10 N.m 89 lb in
Shift Lever Screw 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Steering Column Bulkhead Connector Screw 6 N.m 53 lb in
Steering Column Seal Nuts 3 N.m 27 lb in
Steering Column Support Screws 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Steering Column Trim Cover Screw Lower 3 N.m 27 lb in
Steering Column Trim Cover Screw Upper 1 N.m 9 lb in
Steering Wheel Nut 40 N.m 29 lb ft
Steering Wheel Shroud Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Side 7 N.m 62 lb in
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Top (Domestic Column Shift) 3 N.m 27 lb in
Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Screws Top (Domestic Floor Shift and Export Column Shift) 7 N.m 62 lb in
Upper Intermediate Shaft to Lower Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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