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2002 GMC SIERRA 2500HD

6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
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Upper Control Arm - Front Torque Specs

for 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel · 4WD
Units

6 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
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
Critical
95 lb-ft · 129 Nm
Control Arm-to-Frame Nuts
Critical
⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT (Weight on wheels) to prevent bushing failure.
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
85 lb-ft · 115 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
100 lb-ft · 136 Nm
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