Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Motor to Steering Column Bolts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Hydraulic Power Steering (HPS) Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolt 110 N.m 81 lb ft
Inner Tie Rod 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Intermediate Steering Shaft to Steering Gear Pinch Bolt 49 N.m 36 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod Castle Nut
  • First Pass
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Final Pass
+ 90Β°
Power Steering Flow Control Valve Fitting 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Adjuster Plug Lock Nut 68 N.m 50 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Nuts 31 N.m 23 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Cylinder Line Retaining Plate Bolt 15 N.m 12 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe-to-Power Steering Pump Fitting 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Inlet/Outlet Pipe Clip to Generator Stud Retaining Nut 5 N.m 45 lb in
Power Steering Gear Inlet/Outlet Pipe Retaining Bolt 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Transaxle Bracket to Cradle/Frame Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transaxle Mount Through Bolt (4T45-E) 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Transaxle Mount Through Bolt (4T65-E) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transaxle Mount to Transaxle Bolt (4T45-E) 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Transaxle Mount to Transaxle Bolt (4T65-E) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
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