Idler arm torque specs

2006 CHEVROLET EXPRESS
118,000 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CONRADISH006
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I am replacing the idler arm on my vehicle. And I need to know what the torque specs for the bracket to frame and the arm to the bracket.
Feb 25, 2019 at 5:14 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

The information you requested is in the diagrams down below. I hope this helps.

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Alex
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Feb 25, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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CONRADISH006
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Are the mounting bracket to frame specs in there?
Feb 25, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello again,

I'm sorry about that. I thought I had included that in my prior answer to you. I have the entire front suspension torque values listed in the diagrams below for you. I hope this helps.

Thanks,
Alex
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Feb 26, 2019 at 2:28 AM
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CONRADISH006
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So if I am reading those pages correctly the idler arm gets torqued to the bracket to 111 FT-LB. And the bracket gets torqued to the frame to 71 FT-LB. And the idler arm gets torqued to the intermediate shaft to 47 FT-LB.
Feb 26, 2019 at 5:03 AM
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CONRADISH006
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I forgot to say that my van is a 3500. And 9600 lb GVWR.
Feb 26, 2019 at 5:08 AM
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Hello again,

The torque specs are the same for the 2500 and 3500.

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Alex
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Feb 26, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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CONRADISH006
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I am correct? About the torque specs.
Feb 27, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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Hello again,

Yes.

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Alex
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Feb 28, 2019 at 12:30 AM
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CONRADISH006
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Thank you for your help.
Feb 28, 2019 at 6:36 AM