Front Suspension System: Specifications — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD (2001-2006)

Front Suspension System: Specifications Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Axle Shaft Nut	240 N.m	177 lb ft
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt	9 N.m	80 lb in
Brake Hose Clip Bolts	12 N.m	106 lb in
Frame Cross Bar	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Hub and Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle Bolts	180 N.m	133 lb ft
Jounce Bumper Stud Nut	30 N.m	22 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint to Lower Control Arm Nuts	70 N.m	52 lb ft
Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut	100 N.m	74 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (2WD)	145 N.m	107 lb ft
Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts (4WD)	150 N.m	110 lb ft
Oil Pan Skid Plate bolts	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod Jam Nut	68 N.m	50 lb ft
Shock Absorber Tennon Nut	20 N.m	15 lb ft
Shock Absorber to Control Arm Bolts-2WD	25 N.m	19 lb ft
Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm Nut	80 N.m	59 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts-15 Series	33 N.m	24 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts-25/35 Series	50 N.m	39 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts	10 N.m	89 lb in
Torsion Bar Bushing Bracket Replacement Nuts	40 N.m	30 lb ft
Torsion Bar Support Mounting Nuts	95 N.m	70 lb ft
Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut	50 N.m	37 lb ft
Upper Control Arm to Frame Nuts	190 N.m	140 lb ft
Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt	18 N.m 13 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Scheme 4: Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(/chevrolet/silverado-1500-hd/2001-2006/remont/hoistjack/#jacking-and-lifting) .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the stabilizer links. Refer to «Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement»(ref-188970-S34508844522005091100000) .
Remove the oil pan skid plate, if equipped.
Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator bracket bolts (3).
Remove the stabilizer shaft bracket (2).
Remove the stabilizer shaft (4).
Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators (1).
Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.