Fastener Tightening Specifications

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
Assist Step Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Assist Step Bracket Nuts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Assist Step Controller Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Body Mounting Bolt 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Engine Front Crossmember Nut - LD 105 N.m 77 lb ft
Engine Protection Shield to Frame Rail Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Splash Shield Nut 12 N.m 106 lb in
Front Engine Crossmember Bolt - HD 120 N.m 88 lb ft
Intermediate Cable Nut 4 N.m 30 lb in
Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Spare Wheel Hoist Crossmember to Frame Crossmember Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Spare Wheel Hoist Crossmember to Frame Rail Bolts 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Steering Linkage Shield Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Tow Hook to Frame Rail Bolts 85 N.m 63 lb ft
Trailer Hitch to Bumper Bolts 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Trailer Hitch to Frame Bolts 125 N.m 92 lb ft
Trailer Hitch to Frame Bolts - (Four bolts w/ loose nuts) 113 N.m 83 lb ft
Transfer Case Shield 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Transmission Crossmember Nut 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Crossmember Nuts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Wheelhouse Liner Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
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