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2003 GMC SIERRA 1500

4.3L V6 Vortec•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque4700 Fluid7 DTC762 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls4

drivetrain

CV Axle - Front Torque Specs

for 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3L V6 Vortec · RWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Axle Nut

Use new nut, stake after

207 lb-ft · 281 Nm

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Ball Joint Nut

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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Ball Joint Pinch Bolt

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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CV Axle Nut

Use new cotter pin or stake nut

184 lb-ft · 250 Nm

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CV Bolts

45 lb-ft · 61 Nm

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CV Joint Bolts

52 lb-ft · 71 Nm

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Differential Cover Bolts

Apply RTV sealant

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Driveshaft Bolts

63 lb-ft · 85 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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