Torque specs - shocks + cv joints + sway bar links 1997 k1500 v6

[Mark Smith]

Hi

i am fortunate to inherit a 97 k1500 4x4 v6 worktruck. 195k

plan to replace:

shocks (all front and back)

front cv joint axel plus sway bar links. 
 

anyone know the torque specs?  
 

im very much a beginner/ learning first time tackling a car project like this. 
 

thanks! 
 

[CamGTP]

The german spec is what I use.

 

For shocks or sway bar links that use bushings, it's almost best to play it by feel and look. You only want to tighten it enough to compress the bushing enough but not too tight to mushroom the thing out the sides.

 

I don't know the CV axle to flange spec, other than about 3 ugga ugga's with my impact but the axle nut itself on the hub should be around 150-160 ft lbs I believe.

[amxguy1970]

Give them all a solid 2 dugga dugga 

 

Tyler

[Mark Smith]

I’m also planning to use hand tool only....not sure how that plays out a dugga Dugga? 
many thanks to you both! 

[riverbanks]

Just say the words when you are removing the items,and duplicate when installing,and probably during the work,you will thinking,I need a impact to make this sound

[davester]

dugga dugga translates to 2 busted knuckles doing it with hand tools...

[Mark Smith]

hi all just an update. This is lots of searching online and phone calls to dealers and part stores. 
 

Cv axle torque specs 

big axle nut = 165 ft/lbs 
6 internal bolts = not sure....maybe 35 ft/lbs and or just tighten really tight. 

 

shocks 

top bolt 13 ft/lbs 

bottom bolt 74 ft/lbs

 

lug nuts 140 ft/lbs 
 

if anyone has any updates or can verify please feel free. Hardest part was getting through old 20+ year rust on bolts and nuts. 
 

[CamGTP]

I was pretty darn close on the CV axle nut lol.

 

The rest of the numbers sound about right too.

[davester]

Just fyi, my '04 full-service manual has:

177 ft/lbs for the hub nut (your big axle nut)

58 ft/lbs for inboard flange bolts (cv flange to front diff stub axle)

lugs 140 ft/lbs

 

15 ft/lbs front shock upper nut (tennon nut)

18 ft/lbs shock to lca 2wd

59 ft/lbs shock to lca 4wd

70 ft/lbs rear shock nuts

 

so your numbers are pretty much in the ballpark, the cv to axle stubs are a bit light...