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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005EXPRESS 1500 RWD V8-5.3L VIN TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L VIN T
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2005 Chevrolet Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L VIN TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
The content of this article reflects the changes identified in TSB Bulletin No. #06-05-23-001 dated January 30, 2006 .
Subject:
Revised Disc Brake Fastener Tightening Specifications
Backing Plate Bolts (Single Rear Wheels) 135 Nm (100 lb ft)
Backing Plate Bolts (Dual Rear Wheels) 160 Nm plus 30 degrees (118 lb ft plus 30 degrees)
Brake Hose to Caliper Bolt-Front 44 Nm (32 lb ft)
Brake Hose to Caliper Bolt-Rear 44 Nm (32 lb ft)
Caliper Bleed Screw 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Caliper Guide Pin Bolt-Front 108 Nm (80 lb ft)
Caliper Guide Pin Bolt Rear - JH5 34 Nm (25 lb ft)
Caliper Guide Pin Bolt, Rear - JH6/JH7 72 Nm (53 lb ft)
Caliper Mounting Bracket to Backing Plate, Rear - JH5 200 Nm (148 lb ft)
Caliper Mounting Bracket to Backing Plate Rear - JH6/JH7 165 Nm (123 lb ft)
Caliper Mounting Bracket to Knuckle, Front - JH5 175 Nm (129 lb ft)
Caliper Mounting Bracket to Knuckle, Front - JH6/JH7 300 Nm (221 lb ft)
Wheel Hub Extension Nuts 130Nm (96 lb ft)
Subject:
Revised Disc Brake Fastener Tightening Specifications
Backing Plate Bolts (Single Rear Wheels) 135 Nm (100 lb ft)
Backing Plate Bolts (Dual Rear Wheels) 160 Nm plus 30 degrees (118 lb ft plus 30 degrees)
Brake Hose to Caliper Bolt-Front 44 Nm (32 lb ft)
Brake Hose to Caliper Bolt-Rear 44 Nm (32 lb ft)
Caliper Bleed Screw 12 Nm (106 lb in)
Caliper Guide Pin Bolt-Front 108 Nm (80 lb ft)
Caliper Guide Pin Bolt Rear - JH5 34 Nm (25 lb ft)
Caliper Guide Pin Bolt, Rear - JH6/JH7 72 Nm (53 lb ft)
Caliper Mounting Bracket to Backing Plate, Rear - JH5 200 Nm (148 lb ft)
Caliper Mounting Bracket to Backing Plate Rear - JH6/JH7 165 Nm (123 lb ft)
Caliper Mounting Bracket to Knuckle, Front - JH5 175 Nm (129 lb ft)
Caliper Mounting Bracket to Knuckle, Front - JH6/JH7 300 Nm (221 lb ft)
Wheel Hub Extension Nuts 130Nm (96 lb ft)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.