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Fastener Specifications

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Air Line Nut (F47)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Air Line Nut - - 5 N.m (44 lb in) Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Left Side (F47) 
Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Right Side (F47) 
GM5581614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Chassis Wiring Harness Front Bracket

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Chassis Front Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt [2x] - - 18 N.m (13 lb ft) Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) 
GM5618480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Air Spring Valve and Front Shock Absorber Shock Rod Mount Nut (F47)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Air Spring Valve - - 8 N.m (71 lb in) Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Left Side (F47) 
Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Right Side (F47) 
2 Front Shock Absorber Shock Rod Mount Nut - - 70 N.m (52 lb ft) Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Left Side (F47) 
Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Right Side (F47) 
GM5581608Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Lower Control Arm Brace Replacement

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Lower Control Arm Bracket Bolt [2x] - - 160 N.m (118 lb ft) Front Lower Control Arm Brace Replacement 
GM5753086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Lower Control Arm Replacement

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Lower Control Arm Adjust Bolt [2x] - - - Front Lower Control Arm Replacement (2WD) , or Front Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD without Z56) , or Front Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD with Z56) 
2 Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut - - First Pass: 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Final Pass: 125 - 135 degrees		 Front Lower Control Arm Replacement (2WD) , or Front Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD without Z56) , or Front Lower Control Arm Replacement (4WD with Z56) 
3 Front Lower Control Arm Nut [2x] - - Torque to be applied during alignment. Front Caster and Camber Adjustment
GM5581610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Shock Absorber Bolt

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Shock Absorber Bolt [2x] - - 50 N.m (37 lb ft) Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Left Side (F47) 
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) 
GM5581611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.
Front Shock Absorber Nut

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Shock Absorber Nut [3x] - - 58 N.m (43 lb ft) Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Left Side (F47) 
Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation - Right Side (F47) 
GM5581612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut- Lower - - 100 N.m (74 lb ft) Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement 
2 Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut- Upper - - 160 N.m (118 lb ft) Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement 
GM5613675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut - - First Pass: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Final Pass: 60 - 75 degrees		 Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Left Side (F47) 
Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Right Side (F47) 
GM5581626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Upper Control Arm Replacement

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Upper Control Arm Bolt [2x] - - - Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Left Side (F47) 
Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Right Side (F47) 
2 Front Upper Control Arm Nut [2x] - - First Pass: 120 N.m (89 lb ft)
Final Pass: 45 - 60 degrees		 Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Left Side (F47) 
Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Front Upper Control Arm Replacement - Right Side (F47) 
GM5596230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Wheel Hub Seal [2x] Yes - - Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2WD without Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD without Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2WD with Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD with Z56) 
GM5581617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Front Wheel Hub Replacement (ZW7)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Wheel Hub Bolt [4x] - - First Pass: 150 N.m (111 lb ft)
Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees		 Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2WD without Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD without Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2WD with Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD with Z56) 
GM5584461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.
Front Wheel Hub Replacement (Z56)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Wheel Hub Bolt [4x] Yes - First Pass: 180 N.m (133 lb ft)
Final Pass: 30 - 45 degrees		 Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2WD without Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD without Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (2WD with Z56) , or Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement (4WD with Z56) 
GM5634739Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Bolt (F47, ZW7)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Bolt - - 9 N.m (80 lb in) Steering Knuckle Replacement (2WD without Z56) , or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD without Z56) , or Steering Knuckle Replacement (2WD with Z56) , or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD with Z56) 
GM5667521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Bolt (F47, ZW7)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket Bolt - - 9 N.m (80 lb in) Steering Knuckle Replacement (2WD without Z56) , or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD without Z56) , or Steering Knuckle Replacement (2WD with Z56) , or Steering Knuckle Replacement (4WD with Z56) 
GM5581607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.
Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement (Z56, ZW7)

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Suspension Strut Nut - - 70 N.m (52 lb ft) Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Left Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Left Side (F47) 
Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Right Side (ZW7, Z56) , or Shock Absorber, Shock Absorber Component, or Spring Replacement - Right Side (F47) 
GM5581615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE: Callouts in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Callout Component Name [Component Quantity] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt [4x] - Yes First Pass: 85 N.m (63 lb ft)
Final Pass: 45 - 60 degrees		 Stabilizer Shaft Replacement 
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