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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 219 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Accessory Mounting Bracket Bolts and Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Adjuster Plug Lock Nut | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Ball Guide Clamp Screws | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Coupling Shield Retainer Lock Nut | 109 N.m | 80 lb ft |
| Cylinder Lines to Gear Fitting-Cylinder End | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Cylinder Lines to Gear Fitting-Valve End | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Hex Lock Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Hydraulic Brake Booster Inlet and Outlet Hose Fittings | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Inner Tie Rod to Power Steering Gear | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft to Steering Gear Retaining Bolt | 61 N.m | 45 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle Retaining Nut | 63 N.m | 47 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Power Steering Gear Mounting Nut | 250 N.m | 184 lb ft |
| Pitman Arm to Relay Rod Retaining Nut | 63 N.m | 47 lb ft |
| Pitman Shaft Side Cover Bolts | 60 N.m | 45 lb ft |
| Power Steering Cooler Hose to Power Steering Gear | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Cooler Mounting Bolts (4.3L) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Power Steering Cooler Mounting Nuts (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose to the Steering Gear | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve to Power Steering Pump | 75 N.m | 55 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Front Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Lower and Rear Mounting Nuts (4.3L) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Mounting Studs | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Bracket Mounting Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Rear Mounting Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Remote Reservoir Retaining Nuts | 7 N.m | 58 lb in |
| Rack Piston Plug | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Tie Rod Jam Nut | 68 N.m | 50 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.