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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 816 (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
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Jounce Bumper Mounting Nut- 2500 | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bolts | ||
| First Pass | 100 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Final Pass | plus 55 degrees | |
| Rear Axle Tie Rod End Bolt (to Axle) | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| plus 100 degrees | ||
| Rear Axle Tie Rod End Bolt (to Frame) | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| plus 125 degrees | ||
| Shackle to Frame Bracket Nut- 2500 | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Shackle to Spring Nut- 2500 | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nuts | 115 N.m | 85 lb ft |
| Spring to Front Hanger Nut- 2500 | ||
| First Pass | 170 N.m | 125 lb ft |
| Final Pass | plus 48 degrees | |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts | ||
| First Pass | 65 N.m | 48 lb ft |
| Final Pass | plus 40 degrees | |
| U-Bolt Nut- 2500 | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Bolts | ||
| First Pass | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Final Pass | plus 55 degrees | |
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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.