Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cable Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Cable Channel Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Battery Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Tray Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Front Axle Mounting Bracket Nut | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Front End Diagonal Brace Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Bracket Bolt - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt/Nut - 8.1 L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Stud | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Ground Strap Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Cable Clip Bolt - 8.1 L Engine | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Positive Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Positive Cable at Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (UBEC) Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Heat Shield Bolt - 8.1 L Engine | 3 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Starter Heat Shield Nut - 8.1L Engine | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Starter Lead Nut | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Transmission Cover Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |