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2012 GMC SIERRA 3500HD

6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
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Front Struts - Pair Torque Specs

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

10 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Use new cotter pin
88 lb-ft · 119 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with weight on wheels
128 lb-ft · 174 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
115 lb-ft · 156 Nm
Strut-to-Knuckle Bolts
Critical
90 lb-ft · 122 Nm
Strut-to-Lower Control Arm
Critical
Some models.
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Strut Tower Nuts
Critical
35 lb-ft · 47 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
61 lb-ft · 83 Nm
Upper Mount Nuts
Critical
Do not overtighten.
30 lb-ft · 40 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
135 lb-ft · 183 Nm
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