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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 642 (POWER STEERING 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
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Cleaner Assembly Screws | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Brake Pipe to Brake Hose Fittings | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Pinch Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Cradle Nuts | 135 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Lower Engine Mount to Frame Nuts | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Outer Tie Rod to Knuckle Retaining Nuts | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Power Steering Control Module Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Power Steering Control Module Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Cooler Hose to Frame Retaining Bolt | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Power Steering Cooler to Bracket Retaining Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose to Frame Retaining Bolts | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose to Power Steering Pump Fitting | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Power Steering Gear Inlet Pipe Clip Bracket Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Outlet Hose to Frame Retaining Bolts | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Power Steering Gear Retaining Bolts | 180 N.m | 134 lb ft |
| Power Steering Hoses to Power Steering Gear Retaining Bolt | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump Bracket to Engine Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump to Engine Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Power Steering Pump to Power Steering Bracket Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Reservoir Inlet Hose to Frame Retaining Bolt | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Power Steering Reservoir Retaining Nuts and Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nuts | 65 N.m | 48 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:
- 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.