Torque specs? Wheel hub/bearing replacement

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2007 GMC Yukon Denali 1500 XL

Trying to replace lower control arm and front wheel hub/bearing assemblies.

I've never had an issue finding torque specs before, but this time...I can't find them for the life of me..OR, I find them in a couple places and they all contradict each other.

So, I opted to not replace them over the weekend until I could get some accurate specs. Wouldn't you know, one of the bearings went out on me last night and had to tow her home.


Any idea where I can find all of these magical numbers?
 
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auto zone has a good site with the how to manuals, have you tried to put in control arms and auto zone" to see what you get they give you good numbers but the control arms since they are lobed you might have to mark the bolts and chasis to get the alignment back to where it was
 

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Hopefully this will help: This is for 2008 but is likely the same

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application
Specification

Metric
English

Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
9 N·m
80 lb in

Brake Hose Clip Bolts
12 N·m
106 lb in

Hub and Bearing Assembly to Steering Knuckle Bolts
180 N·m
133 lb ft

Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut
125 N·m
92 lb ft

Lower Control Arm to Frame Nuts
175 N·m
129 lb ft

Shock Absorber Module to Frame Nuts
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Shock Absorber Module to Lower Control Arm Bolt - 1500 Series
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Shock Absorber Electrical Connector
20 N·m
15 lb ft

Shock Absorber Nut - 1500 Series
890 N·m
59 lb ft

Shock Absorber Nut - 2500 Series
24 N·m
17 lb ft

Shock Absorber to Lower Control Arm Bolts - 2500 Series
80 N·m
59 lb ft

Spring Jounce Bumper Nut - 2500 Series
30 N·m
22 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Clamp Bolts
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts - 1500 Series
23 N·m
17 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Nuts - 2500 Series
23 N·m
17 lb ft

Torsion Bar Crossmember to Frame Bushing Bolt
95 N·m
70 lb ft

Torsion Bar Support Link Bolt
95 N·m
70 lb ft

Upper Ball Joint Stud Nut
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Upper Control Arm to Frame Nuts
190 N·m
140 lb ft

Wheel Drive Shaft to Front Hub Nut
240 N·m
177 lb ft

Wheel Speed Sensor Mounting Bolt
18 N·m
13 lb ft


2008 Chevrolet Silverado - 4WD | Sierra, Silverado (VIN C/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications
Application
Specification

Metric
English

Leaf Spring Mounting Nut
200 N·m
148 lb ft

Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Nut - 1500, 2500, 3500
95 N·m
70 lb ft

Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt - 1500, 2500, 3500
115 N·m
85 lb ft

Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt - 1500, 2500, 3500
115 N·m
85 lb ft

Rear Spring/Hanger Bolt
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Rear Spring Stop-3500
50 N·m
37 lb ft

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Nut - 3500
32 N·m
24 lb ft

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (Frame Side of Link) - 3500
95 N·m
70 lb ft

Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Bar Side of Link) - 3500
53 N·m
39 lb ft

Rear Suspension Jounce Bumper
32 N·m
24 lb ft

U-bolts - 1500
100 N·m
74 lb ft

U-bolts - 2500/3500
160 N·m
118 lb ft
 
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Holy cow, thanks @PNW VietVet!!

Where did you source those from?

Looks like we might be somewhat neighbors, PDX area here.
 

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I am in Eugene area. I ran shops before but now am a resident manager at a self storage facility in Eugene. I figure 35+ years as a tech for 10 and service manager for 25+ is good enough before I retired and looked elsewhere for another adventure. I am a stones throw away from Kendall Chevrolet, if you know who and where they are.

As far as the specs, I just googled for them and several forums came up and I found these on the second forum I opened. Apparently the supplier of the specs works at a GM dealer. The specs were laid out just as I copied and pasted, so I am assuming they came from a software set up in a repair shop, like All Data or Mitchell or GM software. Glad I could help.
 

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2007 GMC Yukon Denali 1500 XL

Trying to replace lower control arm and front wheel hub/bearing assemblies.

I've never had an issue finding torque specs before, but this time...I can't find them for the life of me..OR, I find them in a couple places and they all contradict each other.

So, I opted to not replace them over the weekend until I could get some accurate specs. Wouldn't you know, one of the bearings went out on me last night and had to tow her home.


Any idea where I can find all of these magical numbers?

Specs are posted across this forum. The spindle nut ad washer ought to be replaced with new and is torqued to 177 ft lbs. The factory nut is 35 mm and if using a Dorman replacement, those are 36 mm.

Go GM OE, ACDelco or Timken (SP500301) for the hub.
 

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