Fastener Tightening Specifications

2011 GMC Savana Special 4.8 ASECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Brake Hose Bracket to Steering Knuckle Bolt 10 N.m 88 lb in
Brake Hose Bracket to Upper Control Arm Bolt 10 N.m 88 lb in
Hub and Bearing to Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts 180 N.m 133 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Frame Mounting Nuts
  • W/O 14050/12300GVW
155 N.m 114 lb ft
  • With 14050/12300GVW
120 N.m + 175Β° 89 lb ft + 175Β°
  • With Diesel Engine
120 N.m + 175Β° 89 lb ft + 175Β°
Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut 63 N.m 47 lb ft
Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts
  • Rear Wheel Drive
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • 4 Wheel Drive
80 N.m 59 lb ft
Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp
  • 2WD and 4WD 1500 and 4WD 2500 Series W/7300 GVW Bolts
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • 2WD 2500 Series W/8500/8600 GVW and 3500 Series Nuts
50 N.m 37 lb ft
  • 2WD 2500 Series W/8500/8600 GVW and 3500 Series Studs
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt 11 N.m 97 lb in
Torsion Bar Support Mounting Bolts 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Upper Ball Joint Retaining Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Upper Control Arm Mounting Nuts 175 N.m 129 lb ft
Wheel Drive Shaft Nut 210 N.m 155 lb ft
Wheel Speed Sensor Retaining Bolt 18 N.m 13 lb ft
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