1998 GMC Forward Control 6.5 FFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Nut (4WD) 103 (140)
BPMV Bracket-To-Body Bolt 21 (28)
Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt 37 (50)
Brakeline-To-Combination Valve
Front & Rear 22 (29)
Combination Valve-To-BPMV 12 (16)
Front Wheel Speed Sensor
Mounting Bolt (1)
2WD 19 (26)
4WD 13 (18)
Mounting Nut
C3500 H.D. Only 10 (13)
Mounting Bracket Nut
C3500 H.D. Only 210 (285)
Splash Shield Bolt 12 (16)
Tube Adapters-To-BPMV 23 (31)
Wheel Bearing Nut (2WD)(2) 12 (16)
Wheel Lug Nut
Astro & Safari 140 (190)
Silhoutte, Trans Sport & Venture 100 (136)
"C" & "K" Series
With Single & Dual Rear Wheels (Except C3500 HD) 125 (170)
With Dual Rear Wheels - 10-Stud (C3500HD) 162 (220)
Express, G-Van & Savanna
With Dual Rear Wheels 175 (240)
With Single Rear Wheels 140 (190)
"P" Series (Forward Control)
With 8-Lug Dual Rear Wheels 140 (190)
With 10-Lug Dual Rear Wheels
Step 1 140 (190)
Step 2 175 (240)
With Single Rear Wheels 120 (160)
"S" & "T" Series 100 9136)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
EBCM-To-BPMV 39 (5)
Speed Sensor Harness Clip Bolt 9 (12)
(1) Not all models have speed sensor mounting bolts. Some models have a speed sensor, which is mounted on splash shield.
(2) See FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION for proper adjustment.
Factory Service Tools

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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.

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