Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Brake Pipe Bracket Retaining Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Brake Pipe Connection To The Frame Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
BPMV Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Mount Lower Retaining Nuts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Front Frame Mountings Bolts 191 N.m 141 lb ft
Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolts 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nuts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Lower Rear Shock Bolts 150 N.m 111 lb ft
Lower Shock Mounting Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod To Steering Knuckle Retaining Nuts 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Rear Brake Lines At The Forward Rear Wheelhouse Nuts 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Rear Frame Bolts (Front) 265 N.m 195 lb ft
Rear Frame Bolts (Rear) 191 N.m 141 lb ft
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Panel Bolts 2 N.m 18 lb in
Transmission Support Bolts 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Washer Bottle Bracket Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
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