2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lug nut torque is 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm), tightened with a 22mm (13/16") socket on M14x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) · Socket size: 22mm (13/16") · Thread: M14x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

GM lug-nut torque clusters around 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) for half-ton Silverado/Sierra and 100 ft-lbs for passenger cars like Malibu, Impala, and Cruze. GM heavy-duty trucks (2500HD/3500HD) jump to 165 ft-lbs. Most GM passenger cars use a 19mm socket; trucks moved from 22mm to 22mm-with-deep-well in 2014. Watch for GM's flat-flange lug nut design on the Silverado — the standard cone-seat aftermarket lugs will not seat correctly.

Common fastener categories on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2011 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm), using a 22mm (13/16") socket on M14x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 lug nuts?

The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 uses a 22mm (13/16") socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

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All 185 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 6 of the 185 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Brake fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Abs wheel speed sensor bolt (front) tightens to 115 in-lbs (9.6 ft-lbs) — Gen1 GMT800 (1999-2006 per TRQ video); 13 ft-lbs — Gen2 GMT900 (2007-2013 per Merchant Auto FSM), takes a 3/16 in Allen (Gen1); varies Gen2 driver, runs on 3/16 Allen head threads, located at the front abs sensor to wheel bearing hub. The front brake caliper bracket (anchor plate) bolts uses a 21mm drive on a M14 thread, torqued to 148 ft-lbs (200 Nm) at the caliper bracket (anchor plate) bolts to steering knuckle. OEM-verified spec. At the caliper guide pins / slide pins to caliper bracket, the front caliper slide pin bolts torques to 74 ft-lbs (100 Nm) (18mm drive, M12 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the rear caliper bracket to rear axle/knuckle flange, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M16x1.5 (18 mm hex) stud; final torque is 148 ft-lbs (Gen3 K2XX 2014 confirmed by TRQ repair video) (rear brake caliper bracket bolts (disc brake trucks)). Rear drum brake wheel cylinder bolts tightens to 11-17 ft-lbs (typical GM range for wheel cylinder mounting bolts), takes a 13 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the wheel cylinder to brake backing plate.

Engine — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The connecting rod bolts (second design — most common, 1999+) uses a 9 mm or T-40 Torx drive on a M9x1.25 (bolts have retaining sleeve) thread, torqued to Step 1 = 15 ft-lbs; Step 2 = +75 degrees at the connecting rod big-end cap. At the water pump to front engine cover, the water pump bolts torques to Step 1 = 11 ft-lbs; Step 2 (final) = 22 ft-lbs (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the valve cover to cylinder head, each bank, plan for a 8 mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 106 in-lbs (8.8 ft-lbs) (valve (rocker arm) cover bolts). Alternator (generator) bolts tightens to 37 ft-lbs (bracket bolts to block); 18 ft-lbs (generator rear bracket to block); 18 ft-lbs (generator rear bracket to generator), takes a 15 mm / 13 mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 (mounting bolts); M8x1.25 (small bracket bolts) threads, located at the alternator mounting to bracket; bracket to block. The cylinder head bolts — m11 (all gen iii ls, gen1/gen2 trucks) uses a 13 mm (M11), 10 mm (M8) drive on a M11x2.0 (long bolts); M8x1.25 (inner small bolts) thread, torqued to M11 bolts: Step 1 = 22 ft-lbs; Step 2 = +90 degrees; Step 3 = +90 degrees (bolts 1-8 / longer bolts); Step 3 = +50 degrees (bolts 9-10 / shorter outer front/rear bolts). M8 inner bolts: 22 ft-lbs (no at the 10x m11 head bolts per head + 5x m8 inner bolts. At the main bearing caps, inner fasteners (m11 hex bolts), the main bearing cap bolts — inner (gen iii/iv iron block) torques to Step 1 = 15 ft-lbs; Step 2 = +80 degrees (13 mm drive, M11x2.0 thread). For the 20 head bolts per head (19 standard + 1 allen-head on lh head), plan for a 13 mm / 6 mm Allen tool on a M11x2.0 and M8x1.25 stud; final torque is All 20 bolts Step 1 = 59 ft-lbs; All 20 Step 2 = +90 degrees; 19 standard bolts Step 3 = +60 degrees; Allen bolt (LH head, front-most position) Step 3 = +40 degrees (cylinder head bolts — gen v lt (2014 k2xx)). Power steering pump bolts tightens to 18 ft-lbs (pump to bracket); 18 ft-lbs (bracket to block), takes a 13 mm or 15 mm depending on bolt driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the power steering pump to bracket / block. The engine front cover bolts uses a 10 mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the timing chain/front cover to engine block. At the cylinder head — 8 plugs on v8, 6 on v6, the spark plug torques to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) (5/8 in (16 mm) spark plug socket drive, M14x1.25 thread). For the driver's side of timing chain, block-mounted tensioner, plan for a 10 mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (timing chain tensioner bolts). Intake manifold bolts tightens to Step 1 = 44 in-lbs; Step 2 = 89 in-lbs (7.4 ft-lbs final), takes a 8 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the lower intake manifold to cylinder heads (composite manifold, 10 bolts). The ignition coil pack bolts (coil-to-bracket) uses a 8 mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 106 in-lbs (8.8 ft-lbs) at the individual coil mounting bolts to coil bracket on valve cover. At the oil pan rear edge, bolts into rear crankshaft cover, the oil pan bolts — m6 (to rear cover) torques to 106 in-lbs (8.8 ft-lbs) (8 mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the oil filter mount on engine block or adapter, plan for a Oil filter wrench (65 mm or 14-flute cap type) tool on a 3/4"-16 (SAE spin-on thread) stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (oil filter). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Rocker arm (valve lifter) bolts tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rocker arms on cylinder head. The engine valley cover bolts uses a 10 mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the valley cover (cam actuator housing cover on top of block between heads). At the thermostat housing/water outlet at front of intake manifold, the thermostat housing (water inlet) bolts torques to 11 ft-lbs (10 mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front of camshaft, sprocket retention, plan for a 10 mm tool on a M8 stud; final torque is 26 ft-lbs (camshaft sprocket bolts (3-bolt cam, gen iii ls)). Throttle body bolts tightens to 106 in-lbs (8.8 ft-lbs), takes a 8 mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the throttle body to intake manifold (4 bolts). The crankshaft position sensor bolt uses a 8 mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the block, passenger side near crank, behind oil filter. At the front of crankshaft, the harmonic balancer (crankshaft damper) bolt torques to TTY PROCEDURE — Step 1 (old bolt, installation pass to seat balancer): 240 ft-lbs. Step 2 (NEW bolt only): 37 ft-lbs, then +140 degrees. (1-1/16 in (27 mm) 12-point socket drive, M21x1.5 (large crankshaft thread) thread). For the block-side of front engine mount bracket, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (engine mount stud / bolt to engine block). Oil pan bolts — m8 (to block and front cover) tightens to 18 ft-lbs, takes a 10 mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan perimeter bolts, sides and front. The exhaust manifold bolts uses a 10 mm or 13 mm (varies by year — some use Torx) drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 2-stage: Step 1 = 11 ft-lbs; Step 2 (final) = 18 ft-lbs. (New cylinder head: 11 ft-lbs first pass per some sources.) at the exhaust manifold to cylinder head, 8 bolts per side. At the front of block, cam retainer/thrust plate, the camshaft retainer plate bolts torques to 18 ft-lbs (standard hex bolts); 11 ft-lbs (countersunk Torx/hex bolts) (10 mm or T-30 Torx drive, M8 thread). For the engine block valley (beneath intake manifold), 2 sensors v8, plan for a 15 mm hex (sensor body hex) tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (knock sensor bolts). Engine mount through bolt (frame-side isolator) tightens to 70 ft-lbs (through bolt); 59 ft-lbs (through bolt nut), takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the through rubber isolator, connecting bracket to frame crossmember.

Drivetrain — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. At the transmission crossmember/support bracket to frame rails, the transmission crossmember bolts (to frame) torques to 85 ft-lbs (18 mm drive, M12x1.75 thread). For the transfer case case bottom/side, plan for a 3/8 in square drive or 24 mm socket tool on a 3/8" NPT (pipe thread) or metric depending on case stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (transfer case drain/fill plug (nvg246 / nvg263)). Driveshaft u-joint strap bolt tightens to 15 lb-ft, takes a 1/2 inch driver, runs on 5/16-18 threads, located at the driveshaft yoke. The differential fill plug uses a 3/8 inch drive on a 3/8-18 NPT thread, torqued to 24 lb-ft at the differential housing. At the rubber transmission mount to transmission extension housing, the transmission mount bolt (trans-to-mount) torques to 35 ft-lbs (mount to transmission); 30 ft-lbs (mount nuts at crossmember) (15 mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the inner cv joint 6-bolt flange to front differential output, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 58 ft-lbs (front cv axle shaft inboard flange bolts (4wd)). Front differential actuator bolt tightens to 18 lb-ft, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the front axle housing. The transfer case mounting bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12 x 1.75 thread, torqued to 37 lb-ft at the transmission/transfer case. At the pinion stem nut, the rear pinion nut / preload (gm 8.5/8.6) torques to Pinion bearing preload (rotational): 14-19 in-lbs (new bearings), 6-8 in-lbs (used bearings). Pinion nut tightened until preload achieved — not a set ft-lb value. (1-3/4 in or appropriate crowfoot drive, Large coarse pinion nut thread). For the frame crossmember, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 37 lb-ft (driveshaft center support bearing bolt). Flexplate-to-torque converter bolts tightens to 44 ft-lbs (4L60E); 46 ft-lbs (4L60E per some sources); 32 ft-lbs (4L80E), takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the torque converter to flexplate (through inspection cover). The rear differential cover bolts (gm 8.5/8.6 10-bolt axle) uses a 13 mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 26 ft-lbs (Gen2 GMT900 6.2L per OpenLabor Project); 30 ft-lbs (common FSM spec); general range 24-30 ft-lbs at the rear differential cover perimeter bolts. At the front driveshaft cv joint flange to transfer case output flange, the front driveshaft cv joint flange bolts (4wd) torques to 53 ft-lbs (15 mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the front differential cover bolts on aam 9.25 ifs axle, plan for a 13 mm tool on a M8x1.25 (cover bolts) stud; final torque is 24 ft-lbs (drain/fill plug); cover bolt torque ~ 30 ft-lbs (same as rear cover) (front differential cover bolts (aam 9.25-in ifs, 4wd)). Transfer case drain plug tightens to 25 lb-ft, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the transfer case. The rear differential cover bolts (gm 9.5 axle) uses a 13 mm or 15 mm drive on a M8x1.25 or M10x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs at the rear differential cover, gen2 trucks with 9.5 axle. At the rear driveshaft u-joint strap bolts at rear axle pinion flange, the rear driveshaft bolts (to rear pinion/differential flange) torques to 18 ft-lbs (U-joint strap/cap bolts, M8) (13 mm drive, M8x1.25 (strap bolts) thread). For the transfer case skid shield to frame, plan for a 10 mm or 13 mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (transfer case shield / skid plate bolts). Transfer case-to-transmission adapter bolts / nuts (nvg246 / nvg263) tightens to 37 ft-lbs (adapter bolts and nuts), takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the transfer case to transmission adapter. The differential drain plug uses a 3/8 inch drive on a 3/8-18 NPT thread, torqued to 24 lb-ft at the differential housing. At the outer end of front half-shaft, axle nut at hub, the front wheel hub / axle nut (4wd) torques to 177 ft-lbs (1999-2009); 188 ft-lbs (2010+) (35 mm or 36 mm socket drive, M28x1.5 or 1-5/16"-18 (large spindle nut) thread). For the ring gear to differential carrier, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M12x1.25 (ring gear bolts) stud; final torque is 65 ft-lbs (Crawlpedia/Sierra Gear reference); 89 ft-lbs (Merchant Automotive 2007+ factory manual) (rear ring gear bolts (gm 8.5/8.6 axle)). Rear ring gear bolts (gm 9.5 axle) tightens to 103 ft-lbs (Merchant Automotive FSM), takes a 18 mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the ring gear to carrier, 9.5-in axle. The differential cover bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M10 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 25 lb-ft at the differential cover. At the transmission bellhousing to engine block, the transmission-to-engine bolts (4l60e / 4l80e) torques to 35 ft-lbs (4L60E); 44 ft-lbs (32 Nm — 4L80E) (15 mm (4L60E) / 18 mm (4L80E) drive, M10x1.5 (4L60E) / M12x1.75 (4L80E) thread).

Suspension — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the stabilizer bar insulator clamp brackets to frame, plan for a 15 mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (sway bar bracket bolts (front)). Rear shock absorber lower bolt / nut tightens to 85 ft-lbs (upper and lower, 1500 series per Merchant Auto 2007+ FSM); 70 ft-lbs (rear axle side per some Gen2 sources), takes a 21 mm (bolt) + 21 mm (nut) driver, runs on M12x1.75 threads, located at the bottom of rear shock absorber, bolt through rear axle housing bracket. The torsion bar adjuster bolt (gen1 gmt800 only) uses a 18 mm drive on a 18 mm bolt thread, torqued to No specific torque spec — turn bolt to achieve desired ride height. Crossmember to frame bushing bolt: 70 ft-lbs. at the torsion bar adjustment bolt at crossmember. At the u-bolts clamping rear axle to leaf spring pack, the rear leaf spring u-bolt nuts (1500 series) torques to 74 ft-lbs (Gen1 1999-2006 per multiple sources); 53 ft-lbs (Merchant Automotive 2007+ FSM, 1500 series) (7/8 in or 22 mm drive, 9/16-18 UNF (typical 1500 U-bolt) thread). For the wheel studs, all four corners, plan for a 22mm (13/16") tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) (lug nuts). Outer tie rod end nut tightens to 48 ft-lbs (Gen1 1999-2006); 44 ft-lbs (Gen2/Gen3 2007-2014), takes a 22 mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 castle nut (typical) threads, located at the tie rod end stud to steering knuckle. The sway bar end links (front) uses a 15 mm or 13 mm (varies by design) drive on a M10x1.5 (typical end link nut) thread, torqued to 17 ft-lbs (Gen2 GMT900 2007-2013 per Merchant Auto); 89 in-lbs (Gen1 GMT800 1999-2007 per repair video referencing OEM spec) at the front stabilizer bar end links, nut at sway bar and at control arm. At the front hub/bearing assembly 3 bolts to steering knuckle, the wheel bearing hub assembly bolts (to knuckle) torques to 133 ft-lbs (2007-2013 per Merchant Auto FSM); 75 ft-lbs (1999-2006 Gen1 per 1A Auto video; note: may be an earlier model value) (21 mm drive, M14x1.5 (14 mm bolt) thread). For the lower ball joint stud to steering knuckle, plan for a 24 mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud (typical lower ball joint stud) stud; final torque is 74 ft-lbs (Gen1 GMT800 1999-2006 — castle nut with cotter pin); 81 ft-lbs (Gen2 GMT900 2007-2013 — flange nut); 37 ft-lbs + 130 degrees (Gen2 GMT900 alternate spec / Gen3 K2XX 2014 with TTY captured-w (lower ball joint nut). Front shock absorber upper mount nuts (gen2/gen3 coil-over type) tightens to 37 ft-lbs, takes a 15 mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 (studs on upper mount) threads, located at the top of strut mount / upper shock mount to frame. The upper control arm pivot bolts (frame side) uses a 24 mm (nut side); hold bolt head drive on a M16x1.5 or M18 thread, torqued to 140 ft-lbs (Gen2 GMT900 / Gen3 K2XX) at the upper control arm to frame bracket. At the intermediate steering shaft, upper and lower pinch bolts, the steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt torques to 37 ft-lbs (upper coupling to column shaft, 2000-2006 per 1AAuto); 35 ft-lbs (lower coupling to rack/gear, 2000-2006); 30 ft-lbs (pre-2000 GMT800 per 1988-1999 repair video) (15 mm drive, M10x1.5 (pinch bolt) thread). For the bottom of strut/shock, bolt to lower control arm or knuckle, plan for a 18 mm tool on a M12x1.75 stud; final torque is 37 ft-lbs (Shock Module to Lower Control Arm — Gen2/Gen3 per FSM) (front shock absorber lower mount bolt (gen2/gen3)). Lower control arm pivot bolts (front, frame side) tightens to 129 ft-lbs (Gen1 1999-2006, Gen2 2007-2013); 133 ft-lbs + 60 degrees (Gen2 2007-2013 torsion-bar trucks — coil-spring trucks may differ), takes a 24 mm (nut); hold bolt driver, runs on M16x1.5 (front pivot); M16x1.5 (rear pivot) threads, located at the lower control arm front and rear pivot bolts to frame. The upper ball joint nut uses a 18 mm drive on a M16x1.5 castle nut (typical) thread, torqued to 37 ft-lbs (all generations) at the upper ball joint stud to steering knuckle.

Steering — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Pitman arm nut tightens to 184 lb-ft, takes a 30mm driver, runs on M20 x 1.5 threads, located at the steering gear output. The power steering pump mounting bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 37 lb-ft at the engine block/bracket. At the pitman arm/knuckle, the drag link end nut torques to 44 lb-ft (21mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread). For the frame rail, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12 x 1.75 stud; final torque is 60 lb-ft (idler arm bolt). Steering shaft pinch bolt tightens to 22 lb-ft, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M10 x 1.5 threads, located at the steering column. The steering column bracket bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M10 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 18 lb-ft at the dash/firewall. At the steering gear/pump, the power steering hose fitting torques to 20 lb-ft (19mm drive, M16 x 1.5 thread). For the frame rail, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14 x 2.0 stud; final torque is 110 lb-ft (steering gear box mounting bolt).

Body — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Body fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The cab mount bolts uses a 24 mm drive on a M16x1.5 or 5/8"-11 thread, torqued to 122 ft-lbs (165 Nm) at the cab-to-frame body mount bolts, rubber isolators (6 per side typically). At the pickup box/bed to frame mounting bolts, the bed / box mount bolts torques to Approximately 50-60 ft-lbs (range cited by GM service community; exact FSM spec varies by year — use FSM for your VIN) (18 mm drive, M12x1.75 thread).

Electrical — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Electrical fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. At the rear bumper, the license plate screw torques to 2 lb-ft (7mm drive, 1/4-20 thread). For the battery tray, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 18 lb-ft (battery hold-down bolt). Wiring harness bracket bolt tightens to 80 lb-in, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6 x 1.0 threads, located at the various locations. The battery terminal bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 11 lb-ft at the battery post. At the engine block/bracket, the alternator mounting bolt torques to 37 lb-ft (15mm drive, M10 x 1.5 thread). For the engine block/frame, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 18 lb-ft (ground wire bolt).

Rear Suspension — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Rear Suspension fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. For the axle to sway bar, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 44 lb-ft (rear stabilizer bar link bolt). Rear stabilizer bar bracket bolt tightens to 37 lb-ft, takes a 15mm driver, runs on M10 x 1.5 threads, located at the frame rail. The leaf spring u-bolt uses a 5/8 inch drive on a 7/16-20 thread, torqued to 52 lb-ft at the axle to spring. At the front spring hanger, the leaf spring front eye bolt torques to 95 lb-ft (21mm drive, M14 x 2.0 thread). For the axle housing, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 60 lb-in (rear axle vent tube bolt). Track bar frame bolt tightens to 110 lb-ft, takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14 x 2.0 threads, located at the frame rail. The rear shock absorber lower bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12 x 1.75 thread, torqued to 70 lb-ft at the axle bracket. At the rear axle, the track bar axle bolt torques to 110 lb-ft (21mm drive, M14 x 2.0 thread). For the rear spring shackle, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14 x 2.0 stud; final torque is 70 lb-ft (leaf spring rear shackle bolt). Rear shock absorber upper bolt tightens to 70 lb-ft, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.75 threads, located at the frame rail.

Engine - Bottom End — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine - Bottom End fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Oil filter adapter bolt tightens to 18 lb-ft, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the engine block. The knock sensor bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 18 lb-ft at the engine block. At the oil pan, the oil pan bolt torques to 18 lb-ft (10mm drive, M8 x 1.25 thread). For the engine block to frame, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12 x 1.75 stud; final torque is 59 lb-ft (engine mount bolt - front). Flywheel bolt tightens to 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm), takes a 15mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.75 threads, located at the crankshaft. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The timing chain cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 18 lb-ft at the engine block. At the timing cover, the water pump bolt torques to 11 lb-ft (10mm drive, M8 x 1.25 thread). For the transmission to crossmember, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12 x 1.75 stud; final torque is 37 lb-ft (engine mount bolt - rear). Thermostat housing bolt tightens to 11 lb-ft, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the intake manifold/block. The crankshaft pulley bolt uses a 24mm drive on a M16 x 2.0 thread, torqued to TTY: 37+140° at the crankshaft. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 18 ft-lbs (25 Nm) (15mm drive, M12x1.75 thread).

Engine - Top End — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Engine - Top End fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The throttle body bolt uses a 8mm drive on a M6 x 1.0 thread, torqued to 89 lb-in at the intake manifold. At the intake manifold, the map sensor bolt torques to 70 lb-in (8mm drive, M6 x 1.0 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 15 lb-ft (exhaust manifold stud). Fuel rail bolt tightens to 89 lb-in, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6 x 1.0 threads, located at the intake manifold. The egr valve bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 15 lb-ft at the intake manifold. At the throttle body/air box, the air intake tube clamp torques to 40 lb-in (8mm drive, M6 x 1.0 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 15mm tool on a M11 x 2.0 stud; final torque is TTY: 22+90° (cylinder head bolt). Camshaft position sensor bolt tightens to 80 lb-in, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6 x 1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head/timing cover. The valve cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 106 lb-in at the valve cover. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt torques to 89 lb-in (10mm drive, M8 x 1.25 thread). For the valve cover, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 70 lb-in (ignition coil bolt). Exhaust manifold bolt tightens to 18 lb-ft, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. The fuel injector retainer bolt uses a 8mm drive on a M6 x 1.0 thread, torqued to 80 lb-in at the fuel rail. At the valve cover, the pcv valve grommet bolt torques to 60 lb-in (8mm drive, M6 x 1.0 thread).

Body & Cab — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Body & Cab fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. At the bed rail to tailgate, the tailgate hinge bolt torques to 20 lb-ft (13mm drive, M8 x 1.25 thread). For the bed to frame, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 44 lb-ft (bed mounting bolt). Fender mounting bolt tightens to 18 lb-ft, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the fender to cab. The grille mounting clip uses a None drive on a Push Clip thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the radiator support. At the hood to fender, the hood hinge bolt torques to 18 lb-ft (13mm drive, M10 x 1.5 thread). For the door to cab pillar, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 20 lb-ft (door hinge bolt). Bed rail tie-down tightens to 15 lb-ft, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the bed rail. The radiator support bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M10 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 18 lb-ft at the frame horn. At the cab to frame, the cab mount bolt torques to 74 lb-ft (18mm drive, M12 x 1.75 thread). For the frame horn, plan for a 18mm tool on a M12 x 1.75 stud; final torque is 50 lb-ft (tow hook bolt). Skid plate bolt tightens to 18 lb-ft, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the frame rail. The bumper mounting bolt - rear uses a 18mm drive on a M12 x 1.75 thread, torqued to 30 lb-ft at the frame rail. At the cab/frame, the running board mounting bolt torques to 35 lb-ft (13mm drive, M10 x 1.5 thread). For the door jamb, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 18 lb-ft (door striker bolt). Bumper mounting bolt - front tightens to 30 lb-ft, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.75 threads, located at the frame horn.

Front Suspension — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Front Suspension fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. For the frame rail, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 37 lb-ft (stabilizer bar bracket bolt). Shock absorber lower bolt tightens to 59 lb-ft, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M14 x 1.5 threads, located at the lower control arm. The lower control arm frame bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M14 x 2.0 thread, torqued to 107 lb-ft at the frame bracket. At the torsion bar crossmember, the torsion bar adjuster bolt torques to Variable (18mm drive, M12 x 1.75 thread). For the steering knuckle, plan for a 27mm tool on a M18 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 111 lb-ft (lower control arm ball joint nut). Steering knuckle to hub bolt tightens to 133 lb-ft, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.75 threads, located at the wheel hub. The upper control arm ball joint nut uses a 21mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 37 lb-ft at the steering knuckle. At the upper shock mount, the shock absorber upper nut torques to 18 lb-ft (13mm drive, M10 x 1.5 thread). For the frame bracket, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14 x 2.0 stud; final torque is 140 lb-ft (upper control arm frame bolt). Stabilizer bar link nut tightens to 17 lb-ft, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M10 x 1.5 threads, located at the sway bar to control arm. The hub bearing retaining bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12 x 1.75 thread, torqued to 177 lb-ft at the steering knuckle. At the steering knuckle, the tie rod end nut torques to 44 lb-ft (21mm drive, M14 x 1.5 thread).

Transmission — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Transmission fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Transmission crossmember bolt tightens to 70 lb-ft, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.75 threads, located at the frame rail. The transmission cooler line fitting uses a 17mm drive on a M14 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 26 lb-ft at the transmission case. At the transmission top, the transmission vent tube bolt torques to 60 lb-in (8mm drive, M6 x 1.0 thread). For the flexplate, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 46 lb-ft (torque converter bolt). Transmission mount bolt tightens to 37 lb-ft, takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12 x 1.75 threads, located at the crossmember. The transmission to engine bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12 x 1.75 thread, torqued to 37 lb-ft at the bell housing. At the transmission case, the park/neutral switch bolt torques to 80 lb-in (8mm drive, M6 x 1.0 thread). For the bell housing, plan for a 15mm tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 37 lb-ft (starter motor bolt). Shift linkage bolt tightens to 15 lb-ft, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the transmission shifter. The transmission pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 10 lb-ft at the transmission pan.

Interior — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Interior fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The seat mounting bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M10 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 37 lb-ft at the seat track to floor. At the steering column, the steering wheel nut torques to 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) (24mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the dash to firewall, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 18 lb-ft (dashboard mounting bolt). Floor mat clip tightens to Hand Tight, takes a None driver, runs on Push Clip threads, located at the floor pan. The seat belt anchor bolt uses a 18mm drive on a M12 x 1.75 thread, torqued to 37 lb-ft at the b-pillar/floor. At the floor/tunnel, the center console bolt torques to 80 lb-in (8mm drive, M6 x 1.0 thread). For the headliner, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is Hand Tight (sun visor screw). Glove box hinge screw tightens to Hand Tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6 x 1.0 threads, located at the dashboard.

Wheels & Brakes — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Wheels & Brakes fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. At the wheels, the wheel lug nut torques to 140 ft-lbs (190 Nm) (22mm (13/16") drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front/rear caliper bracket, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14 stud; final torque is 148 ft-lbs (200 Nm) (brake caliper bracket bolt). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Brake caliper mounting bolt tightens to 74 ft-lbs (100 Nm), takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12 threads, located at the front/rear brake caliper. OEM-verified spec. The abs sensor bolt uses a 8mm drive on a M6 x 1.0 thread, torqued to 80 lb-in at the wheel hub/knuckle. At the brake caliper, the brake line banjo bolt torques to 30 lb-ft (12mm drive, M10 x 1.0 thread). For the firewall/booster, plan for a 13mm tool on a M10 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 20 lb-ft (brake master cylinder mounting nut). Brake hose bracket bolt tightens to 15 lb-ft, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the frame/suspension. The parking brake cable bolt uses a 13mm drive on a M8 x 1.25 thread, torqued to 18 lb-ft at the rear caliper/drum. At the brake rotor, the brake rotor set screw torques to 35 lb-in (10mm drive, M8 x 1.25 thread). For the wheel hub area, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6 x 1.0 stud; final torque is 60 lb-in (wheel speed sensor harness clip).

Exhaust System — 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Exhaust System fasteners on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. For the muffler connection, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8 x 1.25 stud; final torque is 25 lb-ft (muffler clamp bolt). Exhaust hanger bolt tightens to 18 lb-ft, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the frame/body mount. The exhaust pipe flange bolt uses a 15mm drive on a M10 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 25 lb-ft at the exhaust manifold. At the exhaust pipe flange, the catalytic converter bolt torques to 37 lb-ft (15mm drive, M10 x 1.5 thread). For the exhaust pipe, plan for a 22mm tool on a M18 x 1.5 stud; final torque is 31 lb-ft (oxygen sensor). Tailpipe clamp bolt tightens to 25 lb-ft, takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8 x 1.25 threads, located at the tailpipe connection.

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