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Front Suspension Torque Specs?


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Outer Tie Rod nut:

 

First Pass: (26 ft.lbs.)

Final Pass: (85–100 degrees)

 

Upper control arm to frame nuts/bolts (torque spec made on the nut not the bolt head):

 

192 ft.lbs.

 

Upper Ball Joint Nut:

 

37 ft.lbs.

 

Lower control arm to frame nuts/bolts (torque spec made on the nut not the bolt head) You need new bolts for the arm to frame on the lower control arms they are a one time use bolt. :

 

129 ft.lbs.

 

Lower Ball Joint Nut:

 

First Pass: (37 ft.lbs.)

Final Pass: (90–100 degrees)

 

Stabilizer Bar Link Nut:

 

17 ft.lbs.

 

Shock Absorber Upper Nut (torque spec made on the nut not the bolt head):

 

48 ft.lbs.

 

Shock Absorber Lower Nut (torque spec made on the nut not the bolt head):

 

89 ft.lbs.

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On 11/24/2021 at 4:15 PM, MartyTanz said:

Does anyone have these specs for the 1500s? Wanting to upgrade front suspension but don’t want to torque it all back together improperly. 
 

2016 Silverado 1500 LT 5.3L

 

 

Did you search the forums?  Specifically the 2014-2019 1500s section?  Won't find them here in the HD section.  Lots of stickies in the 1500 section for stuff.  

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