Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Assist Step Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Assist Step Bracket Nuts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Assist Step Controller Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Body Mounting Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Engine Front Crossmember Nut 120 N.m 89 lb ft
Engine Protection Shield to Frame Rail Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Intermediate Cable Nut 4 N.m 30 lb in
Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts 36 N.m 27 lb ft
Spare Wheel Hoist Crossmember to Frame Crossmember Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Spare Wheel Hoist Crossmember to Frame Rail Bolts 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Tow Hook to Frame Rail Bolts 85 N.m 63 lb ft
Trailer Hitch to Frame Bolts 125 N.m 92 lb ft
Transmission Crossmember Nut 97 N.m 70 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Crossmember Nuts 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Wheelhouse Liner Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
RENDER: 1.0x

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