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2012 GMC SIERRA 3500HD

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

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

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Ball Joint Nut
Critical
Tighten to align cotter pin hole.
74 lb-ft · 100 Nm
Control Arm Bolts
Critical
Torque with weight on wheels
128 lb-ft · 174 Nm
Control Arm-to-Frame Bolts
Critical
⚠️ TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT. Alignment cam bolts.
129 lb-ft · 175 Nm
Lower Control Arm Pivot Bolts
Critical
TORQUE AT RIDE HEIGHT.
129 lb-ft · 175 Nm
Mounting Bolts
20 lb-ft · 27 Nm
Strut Bolts
Critical
115 lb-ft · 156 Nm
Sway Bar Link
Critical
61 lb-ft · 83 Nm
Wheel Lug Nuts
Critical
Torque in star pattern
135 lb-ft · 183 Nm
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