Fastener Tightening Specifications

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Brake Hose Clip Bolts 12 N.m 106 lb in
Hub and Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle Bolts 180 N.m 133 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut
First Pass 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Final Pass plus 95 degrees
Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts 175 N.m 129 lb ft
Shock Absorber Electrical Connector 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Shock Absorber Module to Frame Nuts - 1500 Series 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Shock Absorber Module to Lower Control Arm Bolt - 1500 Series 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Shock Absorber Module to Lower Control Arm Nut - 2500 Series 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Shock Absorber Tenon Nut - 1500 Series (w/Electrical Suspension) 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Shock Absorber Tenon Nut - 1500 Series (w/o Electrical Suspension) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Shock Absorber Tenon Nut - 2500 Series 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Spring Jounce Bumper Nut - 2500 Series 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Suspension Position Sensor Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Torsion Bar Support Link Bolt/Screw 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Upper Control Arm to Frame Nuts 190 N.m 140 lb ft
Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt 18 N.m 13 lb ft
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