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Engine Electrical Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Battery Hold Down Retainer Nut

17 N·m

13 lb ft

Battery Negative Cable to Engine

17 N·m

13 lb ft

Battery Negative Cable to Frame

9 N·m

80 lb in

Battery Negative Cable to Radiator Support

9 N·m

80 lb in

Battery Positive Cable to Engine

9 N·m

80 lb in

Battery Positive Cable to Generator Nut

17 N·m

13 lb ft

Battery Positive Cable to Starter Nut

9 N·m

80 lb in

Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Fuse Block Bolt

10 N·m

89 lb in

Battery Terminal Bolts

15 N·m

11 lb ft

Battery Tray Bolts

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Differential Carrier Shield Bolts

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Engine Wiring Harness to Starter

1.9 N·m

17 lb in

Engine Wiring Harness Bracket to Generator Mounting Bracket Bolt

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Generator Mounting Bolts

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts

41 N·m

30 lb ft

Generator Output (BAT) Terminal Nut

17 N·m

12 lb ft

Heater Hose Bracket to Generator Bolt

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Starter Motor Mounting Bolts

50 N·m

37 lb ft