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Old May 10, 2018 | 08:06 PM
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Would anyone have the torque spec for the bolts that secure the underbody braces for a Z06? These are the braces that go from the front cradle to the body. Chevrolet sells carbon fiber replacements.
I am not replacing mine, I had one off the car to add insulation to the oil lines.
Thanks in advance. Gary
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Would anyone have the torque spec for the bolts that secure the underbody braces for a Z06? These are the braces that go from the front cradle to the body. Chevrolet sells carbon fiber replacements.
I am not replacing mine, I had one off the car to add insulation to the oil lines.
Thanks in advance. Gary
If you can show a picture of which bolts specifically on the car I can look it up for you
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From the 2015 Service Manual, Section 3:

Front Cradle Stabilizer Bar Bracket to Frame Rail: 110 N-M or 81 ft-lb

Front Cradle Mounting Fasteners: 160 N-M or 118 ft-lb

Underbody Side Rail Cross Brace- Front: 100 N-M or 74 ft-lb*

*Note: These are the diagonal braces.

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Great, thanks for the help! The diagonal brace values are the ones I was looking for.

Does the manual indicate if these are one time use only fasteners?

I need to get a manual one of these days.

Thanks again,
Gary

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Originally Posted by Harris
Great, thanks for the help! The diagonal brace values are the ones I was looking for.

Does the manual indicate if these are one time use only fasteners?

I need to get a manual one of these days.

Thanks again,
Gary
There is no indication that these are torque-to-yield, single-use only bolts.
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Thanks for your help, snomuncher!

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