Chevy Truck - Front Suspension Bolt Torque (ft. lbs.)§*
| Model | C-10 | CP-20-30 | K - All | G-10-20 | G-30 |
| Lower Control Arm Shaft U-bolt | 85 | 85 | ----- | 65 | 85 |
| Upper Control Arm Shaft Nuts | 70 | 105 | ----- | 70 | 105 |
| Control Arm Rubber Bushings | 115 | ----- | ----- | 115 | ----- |
| Upper Control Arm Bushing Steel §§ | New 190 Used 115 | ----- | New 190 Used 115 | ||
| Lower Control Arm Bushing Steel §§ | New 280 Used 115 | ----- | New 280 Used 115 | ||
| Upper Ball Joint Nut | * 50 | ** 90 | **100 | *50 | **90 |
| Lower Ball Joint Nut | **90 | **90 | ***80 | *90 | *90 |
| Nut, Spindle To Knuckle | ----- | ----- | 65 | ----- | ----- |
| Crossmember To Side Rail ¡ | 65 | 65 | ----- | 65 | 65 |
| Crossmember To Bottom Rail ¡¡ | 90 | 90 | ----- | 90 | 90 |
| Crossmember Brake Support Struts | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | |
| Stabilizer Bar To Control Arm | 25 | 25 | Anchor Plate 130 | 25 | |
| Stabilizer Bar To Frame | 25 | 25 | .55 | 25 | |
| Shock Absorber Upper End | 140 | 140 | 65 | 75 | |
| Shock Absorber Lower End | 60 | 60 | 65 | 75 | |
| Brake Splash Shield To Knuckle | 120 in. lbs. | 120 in. lbs. | 120 in. lbs. | 120 in. lbs. | |
| Wheel Bearing Adjustment | ---- | ---- | Inner 35 Outer ¡¡¡ | ---- | |
| Wheel Bearing End Movement | .001-.005" | .001-.005" | .001-.010" | .001-.005" | |
| Caliper Mounting Bolt | 35 | 35 | ---- | 35 | |
| Spring - Front Eye Bolt | ---- | ---- | 90 | ---- | |
| Spring - Rear Eye Bolt | ---- | ---- | 50 | ---- | |
| Spring - To Rear Shackle Bolt | ---- | ---- | 50 | ---- | |
| Spring - To Axle U-Bolt | ---- | ---- | 150 | ---- | |
| Spring - Front Support To Frame | ---- | ---- | 25 | ---- | |
| Suspension Bumper | 15 | 15 | 25 | 15 | |
| Stabilizer To Spring Plate | ---- | ---- | 130 | ---- | |
* Plus additional torque to align cotter pin. Not to exceed 90 ft. lbs. maximum.
** Plus additional torque to align cotter pin. Not to exceed 130 ft. lbs. maximum.
*** Plus additional torque to align cotter pin.
¡ P300 (32), P300 (42) and JF-9 - 100 ft. lbs.
¡¡ P300 (32) - 215 ft. lbs., P300 (42) and JF-9 - 130 ft. lbs.
¡¡¡ (K10 - 20) 205 ft. lbs., (K30) 65 ft. lbs.
§ All specifications are given in ft. lbs of torque unless otherwise specified.
§§ C10, G10-20 Rubber Bushings; C20 -30, P10-30 Steel Bushings.
For Axle U-Bolt tightening sequence, see below.
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4wd Chevy / GMC Front End Lubrication Points
Note: Red Dots Are Zerk (Grease) Fitting Locations.
Factory
installed U-Joints and Ball Joints have no fittings to lubricate them. They are
sealed.
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Chevy / GMC Truck Rear Suspension Torque Specifications
| C - K Models | |
| Spring To Axle U-Bolt Nuts | |
| Leaf Spring
-Front Bushing Bolt -Rear Shackle Bolt |
110 110 |
| Shock Absorber
-Upper Attachment -Lower Attachment |
150 110 |
| Propeller Shaft (Driveshaft) To Rear Axle (Strap) To Rear Axle (U-Bolt) Bearing Support To Hanger Hanger To Frame |
12 - 17 18 - 22 20 - 30 40 - 50 |
| Rear Stabilizer Anchor Plate | 20 - 30 |
Note: All values are ft. lbs.
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Rear Axle U-Bolts
(Same applies to front axle)
The above torque values are for ALL C and K models. The torque sequence and values also apply to the Front Axle U-Bolts and Anchor Plates as well.
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5-21-03