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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)
Battery Hold Down Retainer Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Battery Negative Cable to Battery Post Fastener 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
Battery Negative Cable to Engine Block Fastener 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Battery Negative Cable to Frame Rail Ground Stud Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable Conduit Bracket to Starter Solenoid Fastener (LF3) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable to Battery Fuse Block Fastener 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable to Battery Post Fastener 4.5 N.m (40 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable to Generator Fastener 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable to Starter Solenoid Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Battery Tray Fastener 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Body Harness Negative Ground Terminal to Negative Battery Clamp Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Generator BAT Terminal Fastener 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Generator Bracket Fastener (LFX) 22 N.m (16 lb in)
Generator Mounting Fastener 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Generator Mounting Stud 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Starter Heat Shield Fastener (LFX) 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Starter Motor Mounting Fastener 58 N.m (43 lb ft)