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2000 GMC SIERRA 1500

5.3L V8 VortecRWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Upper Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 Vortec · RWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Tighten to 37 lb-ft then loosen 180°. Tighten to 37 lb-ft + 90-100 degrees (verify year).
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
90°
Control Arm Bolts
Torque with weight on wheels
119 lb-ft · 161 Nm
Control Arm-to-Frame Nuts
⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT (Weight on wheels) to prevent bushing failure.
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Mounting Bolts
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Strut Bolts
106 lb-ft · 144 Nm
Sway Bar Link
56 lb-ft · 76 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Torque in star pattern
125 lb-ft · 169 Nm
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