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Old Jul 7, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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Does anyone know what the torque specs are for the sway bar ends and bushing brackets for a C5?

I thought they were 40 flbs for the end links and 45flbs for the brackets but might have them wrong.

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Front
"Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts.
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 N·m (53 lb ft).

Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 58 N·m (43 lb ft)."

Rear
"Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts to 65 N·m (49 lb ft).
Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).
Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft.
Tighten
Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 N·m (53 lb ft).

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Just did this job today. Thanks for looking these values up. I really need to get a service manual.
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Originally Posted by dainon
Just did this job today. Thanks for looking these values up. I really need to get a service manual.
This maybe of some use in the future for you
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Originally Posted by Smoken1
This maybe of some use in the future for you
Much appreciated! I am sure I will be looking here often. Brake upgrades are next!
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