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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 Block Bolt (4.3L)

17 N·m

13 lb ft

Battery Negative Cable to Frame (4.3L)

9 N·m

80 lb in

Battery Negative Cable to Radiator Support (4.3L)

9 N·m

80 lb in

Battery Positive Cable Harness to Engine (4.3L)

9 N·m

80 lb in

Battery Positive Cable Nut

6 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 Bolt

15 N·m

11 lb ft

Battery Tray Bolt

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Differential Carrier Shield Bolt

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Engine to Transmission Brace Bolt and Nut

50 N·m

37 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 Bolt (4.3L)

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Generator Mounting Bracket Bolt and Nut (4.3L)

41 N·m

30 lb ft

Generator Output (Bat) Terminal Nut

17 N·m

12 lb ft

Ground Strap to Cowl Bolt

17 N·m

12 lb ft

Ground Strap to Cowl Bolt/Nut

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Heater Hose Bracket to Generator Bolt (4.3L)

25 N·m

18 lb ft

Starter Motor Mounting Bolt (4.3L)

50 N·m

37 lb ft