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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Axle Shaft Nut
Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon 177 (240)
Axle Shaft-To-Differential Drive Flange Bolt 59 (80)
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nut (1)
Lower 44 (60)
Upper
K1 & K2 17 (23)
K3 52 (71)
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut (1)(2)
Lower 94 (127)
Upper 74 (100)
Hub & Bearing-To-Steering Knuckle Bolt 133 (180)
Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nut (1)(3)(4) 121 (164)
Shock Absorber Nut (5) 66 (89)
Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm Nut 59 (80)
Shock Absorber RTD Tennon Nut 15 (20)
Splash Shield Bolt 19 (26)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp-To-Frame Bolt 24 (33)
Stabilizer Bar Spacer Nut 13 (18)
Tennon End Nut 59 (80)
Tie Rod End-To-Steering Knuckle Nut 46 (62)
Torsion Bar Retainer-To-Support Nut (Pickup)
Center Nut 18 (24)
Edge Nut 46 (62)
Torsion Bar Support Mounting Nut 70 (95)
Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nut (1)(3) 140 (190)
Wheel Lug Nut 140 (190)
(1) Complete tightening of bolts and/or nuts with vehicle at proper riding height specification.
(2) Tighten nut to align cotter pin hole. DO NOT tighten nut more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole.
(3) Use NEW nuts during reassembly.
(4) Install both bolts with nuts facing rear of vehicle.
(5) Install upper/rear bolt with nut facing rear of vehicle. Install lower/front bolt with nut facing front of vehicle.