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2021 GMC SIERRA 1500

6.2L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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suspension

Upper Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 6.2L V8 · 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
128 lb-ft · 174 Nm
Control Arm-to-Frame Nuts
⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT (Weight on wheels) to prevent bushing failure.
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Mounting Bolts
27 lb-ft · 37 Nm
Strut Bolts
115 lb-ft · 156 Nm
Sway Bar Link
61 lb-ft · 83 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Torque in star pattern
135 lb-ft · 183 Nm
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