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SMU - Revised Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Fastener Tightening Specification

Subject:Revised Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Fastener Tightening Specification

Models:2003 Chevrolet Astro Van
2003 GMC Safari Van



This bulletin is being issued to revise the fastener tightening specification in the Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation procedure in the Tires and Wheels sub-section of the Service Manual. Please replace the current information in the Service Manual with the following information.

The following information has been updated within SI. If you are using a paper version of this Service Manual, please make a reference to this bulletin on the affected page.

The correct tightening specification for the wheel nuts (Step 2 of Installation) is 190 N·m (140 lb ft).