suspension

Lower Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 2012 GMC Sierra 3500HD 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel · 4WD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Ball Joint Nut

Critical

Tighten to align cotter pin hole.

74 lb-ft · 100 Nm

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Control Arm Bolts

Critical

Torque with weight on wheels

128 lb-ft · 174 Nm

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Control Arm-to-Frame Bolts

Critical

⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT. Alignment cam bolts.

129 lb-ft · 175 Nm

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Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolts

Critical

TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT.

129 lb-ft · 175 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Strut Bolts

Critical

115 lb-ft · 156 Nm

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Sway Bar Link

Critical

61 lb-ft · 83 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

Torque in star pattern

135 lb-ft · 183 Nm

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