1996 Chevrolet Blazer Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 15 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer — including the Upper Ball Joint Nut (torques to 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm), 1-1/16" socket, 7/16-20 UNF thread). Every value is safety-critical; verify against your service manual and use a calibrated torque wrench. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Control Arms & Ball Joints torque — 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Upper Ball Joint Nut (torques to 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm), 1-1/16" socket, 7/16-20 UNF thread); Lower Ball Joint Nut (torques to 94 ft-lbs (127 Nm), 1-1/16" socket, M14x1.5 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Struts, Shocks & Springs torque — 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Rear Shock Upper Bolt (torques to 81 ft-lbs (110 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 thread); Rear Leaf Spring U-Bolt Nut (torques to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm), 18mm socket, M12x1.75 thread); Front Shock Upper Nut (torques to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.25 thread); Front Shock Lower Bolt (torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm), 18mm socket, M12x1.75 thread); Shock Upper Nut (torques to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Sway Bar Bracket Bolt (torques to 24 ft-lbs (32 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 thread); Sway Bar Link Nut (torques to 17 ft-lbs (23 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.25 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt (torques to 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 thread); Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm), 15/16" socket, M12x1.5 thread); Pitman Arm Nut (torques to 185 ft-lbs (251 Nm), 27mm socket, M20x1.5 thread); Steering Box Mounting Bolt (torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Idler Arm Bolt (torques to 65 ft-lbs (88 Nm), 18mm socket, M12x1.75 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

Wheel Hub & Bearing torque — 1996 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 1996 Chevrolet Blazer, the wheel hub & bearing fasteners are: Wheel Bearing Hub Bolt (torques to 180 ft-lbs (244 Nm), 35mm socket, M22x1.5 thread). Suspension and steering bolts are safety-critical — use a calibrated torque wrench, replace any prevailing-torque (locking) nut that has been removed, and confirm the value against your service manual before reassembly.

How to torque Blazer suspension & steering fasteners

Torque suspension and steering fasteners with the vehicle at ride height (wheels loaded) wherever a bushing is involved — tightening a control-arm or sway-bar bushing bolt with the suspension hanging pre-loads the rubber and it fails early. Clean the threads, start every fastener by hand to avoid cross-threading, and make the final pass with a calibrated torque wrench rather than an impact gun. Ball-joint and tie-rod castle nuts take a new cotter pin; never back a castle nut off to line up the hole — only tighten to the next slot.

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