Fastener Specifications

2019 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 6.0L Eng VIN GSECTION Fastener Specifications
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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.Β 

Application
Pinion Gear Collapsible Spacer
Pinion Oil Seal
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt - 9.5 Axle 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Rear Axle Cover Bolts - 10.5 Inch Axle 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Ring Gear Bolts - 9.5 Axle
  • First Pass
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
30 degrees
Ring Gear Bolts - 10.5 Inch Axle 165 N.m (122 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Axle Shaft Bolts - 10.5 Inch Axle
  • First Pass
50 N.m (37 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
41 degrees
Bearing Cap Bolts - 9.5 Axle
  • First Pass
60 N.m (44 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
30 degrees
Bearing Cap Bolts - 10.5 Inch Axle 185 N.m (137 lb ft)
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt - 9.5 /10.5 Inch Axles
  • First Pass
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
20 degrees
Brake Junction Block Bolt - 9.5 /10.5 Inch Axles 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Differential Bearing Adjuster Nut Lock Bolt - 10.5 Inch Axles 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
Differential Case Screws - 10.5 Inch Axle 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Drain Plug - 9.5/10.5 Inch Axle 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fill Plug - 9.5 Inch Axles 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fill Plug - 10.5 Inch Axles 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
Pinion Gear Bearing Retainer Bolt - 10.5 Inch Axle 88 N.m (65 lb ft)
Rear Axle Bearing Adjuster Nut - 10.5 Inch Axle 70 N.m (52 lb ft)
Rear Axle Cover Bolts - 9.5 Inch Axle
  • First Pass
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass
20 degrees
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