Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Leaf Spring Mounting Nut | 200 N.m | 148 lb ft |
| Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Nut - 1500, 2500, 3500 | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt - 1500, 2500, 3500 | 115 N.m | 85 lb ft |
| Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt - 1500, 2500, 3500 | 115 N.m | 85 lb ft |
| Rear Spring/Hanger Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Rear Spring Shock - 3500 | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Nut - 3500 | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (Frame Side of Link) - 3500 | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Bar Side of Link) - 3500 | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
| Rear Suspension Jounce Bumper | 32 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| U-bolts - 1500 | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| U-bolts - 2500/3500 | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |