2021 Chevrolet Blazer Suspension & Steering Torque Specs

OEM-referenced torque, socket, and thread specs for the 12 front and rear suspension and steering fasteners on the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer — including the Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (torques to 148 ft-lbs (200 Nm), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 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 — 2021 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, the control arms & ball joints fasteners are: Lower Control Arm Front Bolt (torques to 148 ft-lbs (200 Nm), 21mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Knuckle-to-Lateral Link (torques to 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm), 21mm 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 — 2021 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, the struts, shocks & springs fasteners are: Rear Shock Lower Bolt (torques to 81 ft-lbs (110 Nm), 18mm socket, M12x1.5 thread); Rear Shock Upper Nut (torques to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 thread); Strut-to-Knuckle Bolt (torques to 133 ft-lbs (180 Nm), 18mm socket, M12x1.5 thread); Strut Mount Nut (torques to 59 ft-lbs (80 Nm), 21mm 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.

Sway Bar & Stabilizer Links torque — 2021 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, the sway bar & stabilizer links fasteners are: Sway Bar Bracket Bolt (torques to 37 ft-lbs (50 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 thread); Sway Bar Link Nut (torques to 48 ft-lbs (65 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 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.

Steering (Tie Rods & Linkage) torque — 2021 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, the steering (tie rods & linkage) fasteners are: Tie Rod End Nut (torques to 52 ft-lbs (70 Nm), 19mm socket, M12x1.5 thread); Steering Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt (torques to 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 thread); Steering Rack Mount Bolt (torques to 89 ft-lbs (120 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 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.

Wheel Hub & Bearing torque — 2021 Chevrolet Blazer

On the 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, the wheel hub & bearing fasteners are: Wheel Hub Bearing Bolt (torques to 96 ft-lbs (130 Nm), 15mm socket, M10x1.5 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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