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Suspension - Front (Awd & 4WD): Specifications GMC Pickup C2500

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

Note. See ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS/PROCEDURES article in the WHEEL ALIGNMENT Section.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Astro & Safari
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nuts (5)22 (30)
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut (1) (5)
Lower92 (125)
Upper94 (128)
Drive Axle Shaft Nut173 (234)
Drive Axle Shaft-To-Differential Drive Flange Bolts60 (80)
Hub & Bearing-To-Steering Knuckle Bolts66 (90)
Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (2) (3) (5)135 (185)
Shock Absorber Nuts (4)66 (89)
Splash Shield Bolts12 (16)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp-To-Frame Bolts12 (16)
Stabilizer Bar Spacer Bolt22 (33)
Tie Rod End-To-Steering Knuckle Nut35 (47)
Torsion Bar Retainer-To-Support Nuts
Center Nut18 (24)
Edge Nuts46 (62)
Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (2) (5)88 (120)
"K" Series Blazer & Pickup, Sierra, Suburban & Yukon
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nuts (5)
Lower45 (60)
Upper
K15 & K25 Series Pickup and Sierra, Suburban & Yukon17 (23)
K35 Series Pickup & Sierra K3552 (70)
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut (1) (5)
Lower94 (128)
Upper84 (115)
Drive Axle Shaft Nut173 (234)
Drive Axle Shaft-To-Differential Drive Flange Bolts60 (80)
Hub & Bearing-To-Steering Knuckle Bolts133 (180)
Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (2) (3) (5)135 (185)
Shock Absorber Nuts (4)66 (89)
Splash Shield Bolts19 (26)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp-To-Frame Bolts13 (18)
Stabilizer Bar Spacer Nut12 (16)
Tie Rod End-To-Steering Knuckle Nut35 (47)
Torsion Bar Retainer-To-Support Nuts
Center Nut18 (24)
Edge Nuts46 (62)
Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (2) (5)139 (188)
Bravada, Jimmy, Sonoma, Syclone, Typhoon & "T" Series Blazer & Pickup
Ball Joint-To-Control Arm Nuts (5)17 (23)
Ball Joint-To-Steering Knuckle Nut (1) (5)
Lower83 (112)
Upper61 (83)
Drive Axle Shaft Nut181 (245)
Hub & Bearing/Shield-To-Steering Knuckle Bolts86 (117)
Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolts (4) (5)148 (201)
Lower Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (2) (4) (5)92 (125)
Shock Absorber Nuts (3)54 (73)
Stabilizer Bar Clamp-To-Frame Bolts35 (47)
Stabilizer Bar-To-Lower Control Arm Bolts24 (33)
Tie Rod End-To-Steering Knuckle Nut35 (47)
Torsion Bar Retainer-To-Support Bolts26 (35)
Torsion Bar Retainer-To-Support Nut25 (34)
Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Pivot Bolt Nuts (5)70 (95)
(1) Tighten nut to align cotter pin hole. DO NOT tighten nut more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole. (2) Use NEW nuts during reassembly. (3) Install both bolts with nuts facing rear of vehicle. (4) Install upper/rear bolt with nut facing rear of vehicle. Install lower/front bolt with nut facing front of vehicle. (5) Complete tightening of bolts and/or nuts with vehicle at proper riding height specification.
(1)Tighten nut to align cotter pin hole. DO NOT tighten nut more than an additional 1/6 turn to align cotter pin hole.
(2)Use NEW nuts during reassembly.
(3)Install both bolts with nuts facing rear of vehicle.
(4)Install upper/rear bolt with nut facing rear of vehicle. Install lower/front bolt with nut facing front of vehicle.
(5)Complete tightening of bolts and/or nuts with vehicle at proper riding height specification.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS