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Engine Electrical Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application

Specification

Metric

English

Battery Hold Down Retainer Nut

17 N路m

13 lb ft

Battery Positive Cable to Starter Nut

9 N路m

80 lb in

Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Electrical Center

10 N路m

90 lb in

Battery Terminal Bolts

15 N路m

11 lb ft

Battery Tray Bolts

25 N路m

18 lb ft

Camshaft Position Sensor Mounting Screws

2.2 N路m

20 lb in

Differential Carrier Shield Mounting Bolts

25 N路m

18 lb ft

Distributor Cap Screws

2.4 N路m

21 lb in

Distributor Hold Down Bolt

25 N路m

18 lb ft

Distributor Rotor Screws

1.9 N路m

17 lb in

Engine to Transmission Brace Mounting Bolts (2.2L)

50 N路m

37 lb ft

Engine Wiring Harness to Starter

1.9 N路m

17 lb in

Generator Mounting Bolts (4.3L)

50 N路m

37 lb ft

Generator Mounting Bolt - Front (2.2L)

25 N路m

18 lb ft

Generator Mounting Bolt - Rear (2.2L)

50 N路m

37 lb ft

Generator Mounting Brace to Air Intake Plenum Stud Nut (2.2L)

25 N路m

18 lb ft

Generator Mounting Brace to Engine Stud Nut (2.2L)

50 N路m

37 lb ft

Generator Mounting Brace to Generator Bolt (2.2L)

25 N路m

18 lb ft

Generator Output (Bat) Terminal Nut

17 N路m

12 lb ft

Heater Hose Bracket to Generator Bolt (4.3L)

25 N路m

18 lb ft

Ignition Coil Hold Down Bolts and Nuts (2.2L)

27 N路m

20 lb ft

Ignition Coil Studs (4.3L)

11 N路m

97 lb in

Purge Solenoid Valve Nut

27 N路m

20 lb ft

Spark Plugs

17 N路m

13 lb ft

Starter Motor Field Lead Attaching Nut

11 N路m

97 lb in

Starter Motor Mounting Bolts (2.2L)

43 N路m

32 lb ft

Starter Motor Mounting Bolts (4.3L)

50 N路m

37 lb ft

Starter Solenoid Mounting Screws

6.5 N路m

60 lb in

Starter Solenoid Terminal Lead Screw

8.5 N路m

75 lb in

Starter Brush End Bracket to the Engine Bolt (2.2L)

43 N路m

32 lb ft

Starter Brush End Bracket Nuts to the Starter (2.2L)

11 N路m

97 lb in

Underhood Electrical Center Connector bolts

7 N路m

62 lb in

Underhood Electrical Center to Mounting Bracket Bolts

7 N路m

62 lb in