Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification |
|---|
| Metric | English |
| Brake Hose Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Brake Hose Clip Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Hub and Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 180 N.m | 133 lb ft |
| Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts | 175 N.m | 129 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Module to Frame Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Module to Lower Control Arm Bolt - 1500 Series | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Electrical Connector | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nut - 1500 Series | 890 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber Nut - 2500 Series | 24 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm Bolts - 2500 Series | 80 N.m | 59 lb ft |
| Spring Jounce Bumper Nut - 2500 Series | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts - 1500 Series | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts - 2500 Series | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Torsion Bar Crossmember to Frame Bushing Bolt | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Torsion Bar Support Link Bolt | 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 Drive Shaft to Front Hub Nut | 240 N.m | 177 lb ft |
| Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
Scheme 1
Scheme 1: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (1500)
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|
| Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500, 3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500) . Remove the front stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (2500, 3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (1500) . |
| 1 | Front Stabilizer Shaft |
Scheme 2
Scheme 2: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (2500, 3500)
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|
| Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement . Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (2500, 3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (1500) . |
| 1 | Front Stabilizer Shaft |
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500, 3500)
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|
| Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement . Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (2500, 3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500) . Remove the stabilizer shaft insulator. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (2500, 3500) or Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (1500) . |
| 1 | Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE # 242 on the threads of the bolt. Tighten: 23 N.m (17 Lb. Ft.) |
| 2 | Front Stabilizer Shaft Insulator (Qty: 4) |
| 3 | Front Stabilizer Shaft Washer (Qty: 2) |
| 4 | Front Stabilizer Shaft Spacer |
| 5 | Front Stabilizer Shaft Washer |
| 6 | Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt |
| CAUTION |
|---|
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (1500)
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|
| Preliminary Procedure: Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . |
| 1 | Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489) BLUE LOCTITE # 242 on the threads of the bolts. Tighten: 23 N.m (17 lb ft) |
| 2 | Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt |
| 3 | Stabilizer Shaft Link Washer (Qty: 2) |
| 4 | Stabilizer Shaft Link Insulator (Qty: 4) |
| 5 | Stabilizer Shaft Link Spacer |
| CAUTION |
|---|
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (2500, 3500)
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|
| Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement . |
| 1 | Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| 2 | Stabilizer Shaft Clamp |
| 3 | Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Tip: Ensure the slit in the insulator is facing front of the vehicle when installed. |
| CAUTION |
|---|
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement (1500)
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|
| Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement . |
| 1 | Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| 2 | Stabilizer Shaft Clamp |
| 3 | Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Tip: Ensure that the slit in the stabilizer shaft insulator is installed toward the rear of the vehicle. |
| CAUTION |
|---|
| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
