4.3L V6 Vortec•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor1008 Torque4590 Fluid18 DTC3450 Battery2 Maintenance0 Recalls0

steering

Steering Angle Sensor Torque Specs

for 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3L V6 Vortec · 4WD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Coupling Bolt

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Tie Rod End Castle Nut✓ Verified

Critical

Use new cotter pin | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Tie Rod End Castle Nut✓ Verified

Critical

Use new cotter pin | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

—

Tie Rod End Nut✓ Verified

Critical

Use new cotter pin

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

—

Tie Rod End Nut✓ Verified

Critical

Use new cotter pin

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

—

Tie Rod Nut

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

—

Tie Rod Nut

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

—

Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

140 lb-ft · 190 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts✓ Verified

Critical

140 lb-ft · 190 Nm

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