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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)
Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable Fastener @ Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
Battery Hold Down Bolt (Lower Bolt) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Hold Down Bolt (Upper Retainer Bolt) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Hold Down Nut (Upper Retainer Nut) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt @ Transmission (LFV) 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt @ Transmission (LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Negative Cable Ground Nut @ Frame Rail 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Negative Cable Nut @ Battery Sensor 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable Bolt @ High Voltage Battery (HP4) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable Nut @ Battery Distribution Fuse Block (HP4) 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable Nut @ Generator (LFV, LTG) 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable Nut @ Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable Nut @ Starter Solenoid (LFV, LTG) 13 N.m (115 lb in)
Battery Positive Post Clamp Nut 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Post Negative Cable Clamp Nut 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Tray Mounting Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Tray Mounting Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Tray Support Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Body Harness Ground Fastener @ Battery Negative Post (Without KL9) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Body Harness Ground Fastener @ Battery Sensor 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Engine Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Fuse Block Bracket Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Generator Bolt (LFV, LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Generator Nut (LFV, LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Generator Mounting Stud (LFV, LTG) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Multifunction Power Supply Converter Bracket Nut 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Starter Bolt (LTG,) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Starter Bracket Large Bolt (LFV) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Starter Bracket Small Bolt (LFV) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Starter Mounting Bolt (LFV) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Starter Mounting Nut (LFV) 58 N.m (43 lb ft)