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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 515 (FRAME AND UNDERBODY)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
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Body Mount Bolts | 140 N.m | 103 lb ft |
| Brake Combination Valve Bracket Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bracket Bolt, Left Side | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bracket Bolts, Right Side | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Engine Crossmember Bolts, 4WD | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Engine Crossmember Bolts, RWD (CA 14200 LB GVW) | 85 N.m plus 90Β° | 63 lb ft plus 90Β° |
| Engine Crossmember Bolts, RWD (HD and CA) | 135 N.m | 100 lb ft |
| Engine Crossmember Bolts, RWD (LD) | 120 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Engine Mount Bracket Mounting Nuts | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Engine Mount to Engine Mount Bracket Bolts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Engine Protection Shield Mounting Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Front Tie Down Bracket to Frame Mounting Bolts | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Fuel Filter Bracket to Transmission Support Bolts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm Nuts | ||
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120 N.m plus 175Β° | 89 lb ft plus 175Β° |
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155 N.m | 114 lb ft |
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120 N.m plus 175Β° | 89 lb ft plus 175Β° |
| Rear Tie Down Bracket to Frame Mounting Nuts | 88 N.m | 65 lb ft |
| Trailer Hitch to Frame Mounting Nuts | 88 N.m | 65 lb ft |
| Transmission Mount to Transmission Support Retaining Nuts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Transmission Support to Frame Mounting Bolts, Cutaway | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Transmission Support to Frame Mounting Bolts, except Cutaway | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Wheelhouse Splash Shield Bolt | 4 N.m | 36 lb in |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.