Section 214 (Front Suspension System): Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Brake Hose Bracket to Steering Knuckle Bolt 10 N.m 88 lb in
Brake Hose Bracket to Upper Control Arm Bolt 10 N.m 88 lb in
Hub and Bearing to Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts 180 N.m 133 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Frame Mounting Nuts 145 N.m 107 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut 63 N.m 47 lb ft
Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts (RWD) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Nut (4WD) 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts (1500 and 2500 Series W/7300 GVW) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Nuts (2500 Series W/8500/8600 GVW and 3500 Series) 46 N.m 34 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Studs (2500 Series W/8500/8600 GVW and 3500 Series) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt 11 N.m 97 lb in
Torsion Bar Support Mounting Bolts 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Mounting Nuts 175 N.m 129 lb ft
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut 210 N.m 155 lb ft
Wheel Speed Sensor Retaining Bolt 18 N.m 13 lb ft
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