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Fastener Specifications

Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Battery Hold Down Retainer Fastener 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Negative Cable Post Fastener 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
Battery Negative Cable to Battery Sensor (KL9) 11 N.m (97 lb in)
Battery Negative Cable to Engine Block (LVL) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Negative Cable to Frame Rail Stud Fastener 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Negative Cable to Starter Mounting Stud (LDE) 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable Fastener to Starter Solenoid Fastener 13 N.m (115 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable Post Fastener 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable to Battery Fuse Block Fastener 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Fuse Box Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Tray Fastener 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Body Harness Ground to Battery Negative Clamp 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Engine Harness Starter Positive Cable 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Generator Battery Positive Cable Fastener 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Generator Mounting Fastener (2HO, LUJ) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Generator Mounting Fastener (LE2, LVL) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Generator Mounting Stud (LE2) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Heated Oxygen Sensor Bracket Fastener 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Starter Battery Negative Cable Ground Fastener 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Starter Battery Positive Cable Fastener 13 N.m (115 lb in)
Starter Mounting Fastener (LE2) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Starter Mounting Fastener (LVL) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Starter Mounting Stud 25 N.m (18 lb ft)