Chevrolet Axle Nut Torque Specifications

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This chart list the Chevrolet axle nut torque for most models.

This is an example of a prevailing torque style axle nut. It is distorted during manufacture and rounds out as you torque it.

Chevrolet Acadia Torque

AWD 2007-2016 FRONT 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

2017 FRONT AND REAR Use new nut. Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm.

FWD 2007-2016 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm

2017 Use new nut. Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 45° then retighten to 199 ft-lbs/270 Nm.

Limited AWD 2017 FRONT 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

Limited FWD 2017 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Astro Torque

Safari 4WD 1990-1995 180/244-ft/lbs/Nm

Safari AWD 1996-2005 147/200-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Avalanche Torque

4WD 2002-2013 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Blazer, Yukon  Axle Nut Torque

4WD 1980-1991 With manual locking hubs: Tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm while turning hub. Back off and retighten to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm. Back off to 0. Install ring and tighten locknut to 160 ft-lbs/217 Nm minimum. Tang on ring must press through slot on spindle. Hole in pin must align with locknut. Turn adjusting nut to align. Endplay should be .001- .010″. With automatic locking hubs tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm while turning hub. Back off and retighten to 35 ft-lbs/47 Nm. Back off 3/ 8 turn. Install ring and tighten locknut to 160 ft-lbs/217 Nm minimum. Tang on ring must press through slot on spindle. Hole in pin must align with locknut. Turn adjusting nut to align. Endplay should be .001- .010″.

1992-1994 165/224-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Aveo, Aveo5 Torque

2004-2011 221/300-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Beretta Torque

1987-1996 185/251-ft/lbs/Nm

4WD 1980-1991 61] —

1992-1994 165/224-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Blazer, Yukon  Torque

4WD 1980-1991 With manual locking hubs: Tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm while turning hub. Back off and retighten to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm. Back off to 0. Install ring and tighten locknut to 160 ft-lbs/217 Nm minimum. Tang on ring must press through slot on spindle. Hole in pin must align with locknut. Turn adjusting nut to align. Endplay should be .001- .010″. With automatic locking hubs tighten adjusting nut to 50 ft-lbs/68 Nm while turning hub. Back off and retighten to 35 ft-lbs/47 Nm. Back off 3/ 8 turn. Install ring and tighten locknut to 160 ft-lbs/217 Nm minimum. Tang on ring must press through slot on spindle. Hole in pin must align with locknut. Turn adjusting nut to align. Endplay should be .001- .010″.

1992-1994 165/224-ft/lbs/Nm

Blazer, Yukon C/K 4WD

2007 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Bolt Torque

2017 Always replace nut/bolt after removal. Tighten in three steps: First, 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm; second, loosen 45 degrees; last, tighten 185 ft-lbs/250 Nm.

Chevrolet Camaro Torque

2010-2011 199/270-ft/lbs/Nm

2012-2015 199/270-ft/lbs/Nm Use new nut. After installation, stake nut.

2016-2017 185/250-ft/lbs/Nm se new nut. After installation, stake nut. Caprice

2012-2013 Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Loosen 180°, then tighten to 313 ft-lbs/425 Nm. Always replace nut after removal.

2014-2017 Tighten to 258 ft-lbs/350 Nm. Loosen 180°, then tighten to 273 ft-lbs/ 370 Nm. Always use a new nut. Stake new nut.

Chevrolet Canyon, Colorado Torque

4WD 2004-2012 191/260-ft/lbs/Nm

2015-2017 192/260-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut.

Chevrolet Captiva Sport Torque

AWD 2012-2015 FRONT 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut. REAR 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut.

FWD 2012-2015 FRONT 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut.

Chevrolet Cavalier Torque

1982-1997 185/251-ft/lbs/Nm

1998-2001 144/195-ft/lbs/Nm

2002-2005 148/200-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet City Express Torque

2015-2017 96/130-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Celebrity Torque

1982 225/290-ft/lbs/Nm

1983-1990 185/251-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Citation Torque

1980-1982  225/290-ft/lbs/Nm

1983-1985 185/251-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Cobalt Torque

2005-2008 155/210-ft/lbs/Nm

w/LNF & MU3 2009-2010 159/215-ft/lbs/Nm

w/o LNF & MU3 2009-2010 155/210-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Corsica Torque

1987-1996 185/251-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Corvette Torque

1980-1983 100/130-ft/lbs/Nm

1984-1996 164/223-ft/lbs/Nm

1997-2004 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

2005-2013 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

2014-2017 184/250-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut.

Chevrolet Cruze Torque

2011-2017Tighten in three steps: First, 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm; second, loosen 45 degrees; last, tighten 185 ft-lbs/250 Nm.

Limited 2016 Tighten in three steps: First, 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm; second, loosen 45 degrees; last, tighten 185 ft-lbs/250 Nm.

Chevrolet Denali Torque

4WD 1999-2000 165/224-ft/lbs/Nm

2001-2003 155/210-ft/lbs/Nm

2004-2006 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm

2007 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Envoy Torque

4WD 1999-2009 103/140-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Equinox Torque

2005-2017 FRONT 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet H1500, H2500 Van Torque

AWD .2003-2014 155/210-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet HHR  Torque

2006-2011 155/210-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Impala Torque

2000 159/215-ft/lbs/Nm—

2001-2013 155/210-ft/lbs/Nm—

2014-2017 Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Back off 45 degrees and retighten to 184 ft-lbs/250 Nm.

Impala Limited 2014-2016 155/210-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet K Series Torque

4WD Pickup 1988-1990 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm

1991-2000 165/224-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Lumina Torque

1990-1994 184/250-ft/lbs/Nm

1995-1997 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

1998-2001 159/216-ft/lbs/Nm

APV 1990-1994 185/251-ft/lbs/Nm

1995-1996 104/145-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Malibu Torque

1997-2003 First design nut (Pac-style nut painted black), 284 ft-lbs/385 Nm; second design nut (solid gray nut), 173 ft-lbs/235 Nm.

2004-2012 159/215-ft/lbs/Nm

2013-2017 Tighten in three steps: First, 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm; second, loosen 45 degrees; last, tighten 185 ft-lbs/250 Nm.

Malibu Limited 2016 Tighten to 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm. Back off 45 degrees and retighten to 184 ft-lbs/250 Nm.

Malibu Maxx 2004-2007 159/215-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Metro Torque

1998-2001 129/175-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Torque

1995-1997 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

1998-2000 159/215-ft/lbs/Nm

2001-2007 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Nova Torque

1985-1988 137/186-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Prizm Torque

1998-2002 166/225-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet S Blazer, Jimmy 4WD Torque

1982-1985 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm

1997-2005 103/140-ft/lbs/Nm

S Blazer, Jimmy, Typhoon, Syclone 4WD

1986-1996 181/245-ft/lbs/Nm

S10, S15, Sonoma 4WD Axle Nut Torque

1982-1985 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm

1986-1996 180/244-ft/lbs/Nm

1997-2004 103/140-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Sierra, Silverado 4WD Torque

1999-2009 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

2010-2017 188/255-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Spark Torque

2013-2015 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut.

2016-2017 37/50-ft/lbs/Nm After tightening to specification, turn an additional 60°. Use new nut. After installation, stake nut.

Spark EV

2014-2016 37/50-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Spectrum Torque

1985-1988 137/186-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Sprint Torque

1985-1988 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

1989-1991 125/179-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Sonic Torque

2012-2017 There are two types of wheel drive shaft nuts, both of which have different tightening torque specifications. Check the style nut that is on the vehicle when staking the nut. Style 1 nut has the thin collar (1.5 mm) thickness. Style 2 nut has the thick collar (2.7 mm) thickness. For Style 1, 244 ft-lbs/330 Nm. For Style 2, First Pass: 37 ft-lbs/50 Nm; Final Pass: plus 60°. Stake style one nut and make sure not to fracture the nut. Stake style two nut and evenly split nut and ensure it is fully staked. Each side of the stake should be in contact approximately 45° to each side of the slot.

SS 2014-2017 Tighten to 258 ft-lbs/350 Nm. Loosen 180°, then tighten to 273 ft-lbs/ 370 Nm. Always use a new nut. Stake new nut.

Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Torque

1992-1999 165/224-ft/lbs/Nm

2000-2014 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

2015-2017 188/255-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut.

Chevrolet Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL 4WD  Torque

1995-1997 165/224-ft/lbs/Nm

1998-2014 177/240-ft/lbs/Nm

2015-2017 188/255-ft/lbs/Nm Use new original equipment nut.

Chevrolet Terrain Torque

AWD 2010-2017 FRONT 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

FWD 2010-2017 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Tracker Torque

1998 155/210 -ft/lbs/Nm

1999-2004 159/216-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4WD

2002-2009 103/140-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Traverse  Torque

AWD .2009-2017 FRONT 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm REAR 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

FWD .2009-2017 173/235-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Trax Torque

AWD 2015-2017 FRONT 37/50-ft/lbs/Nm [After tightening to specification, turn an additional 60°. Use new original equipment nut.] REAR 37/50-ft/lbs/Nm After tightening to specification, turn an additional 60°. Use new original equipment nut.

RWD 2015-2017 37/50-ft/lbs/Nm After tightening to specification, turn an additional 60°.  Use new original equipment nut.

Chevrolet Uplander Torque

AWD 2005-2008 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm 192/260-ft/lbs/Nm

FWD 2005-2009 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Venture Torque

1997 151/205-ft/lbs/Nm

AWD 2002-2005 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm 192/260-ft/lbs/Nm

FWD 1998-2005 118/160-ft/lbs/Nm

Chevrolet Volt Torque

Always replace nut/bolt after removal.

2011-2017 Tighten in three steps: First, 111 ft-lbs/150 Nm; second, loosen 45 degrees; last, tighten 185 ft-lbs/250 Nm.