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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 198 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Adjustment Link to Frame Mounting Bolt | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Adjustment Link to Knuckle Mounting Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Brace to Bracket Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Brace to Suspension Support Bolt | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Bracket to Rocker Panel Bolt | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Brake Pipe Bracket to Body Retaining Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Frame to Body Bolts, Front | 265 N.m | 195 lb ft |
| Frame to Body Bolts, Rear | 191 N.m | 140 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Mounting Nut/Bolt | 135 N.m | 100 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Knuckle Bolt | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Shock Lower Mounting Bolt | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Mounting Bolts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nuts | 66 N.m | 49 lb ft |
| Trailing Link to Frame Nut | 150 N.m | 111 lb ft |
| Trailing Link to Knuckle Mounting Bolt | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm Ball Stud to Knuckle Mounting Nut | ||
|
20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
|
+210° | |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Front Mounting Bolt/Nut (STS) | ||
|
100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
|
+60° | |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Front Mounting Bolt/Nut (STS V) | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Upper Control Arm to Frame Rear Mounting Bolt/Nut (STS and STS V) | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Wheel Bearing/Hub to Knuckle Mounting Bolt | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Wheel Driveshaft to Wheel Bearing Retaining Nut | 160 N.m | 118 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.