Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cable/Ground Cable Lead Nut (LZ4) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt (LAT) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt (LY7/LZ4) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Extension Cable Nut (LAT) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Tray Bolt/Nut (LAT) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Nut (LY7/LZ4) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Support Bracket Nut (LY7/LZ4) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Support Bracket Stud/Nut (LY7/LZ4) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Control Module (ECM)/Transmission Control Module (TCM) Bracket Bolt (LAT) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Flywheel Inspection Cover Bolt (LZ4) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Generator Bolt (LY7/LZ4) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Control Module Coolant Pump Bolt (LAT) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Generator Nut (LZ4) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Ground Wire at Engine Nut (LY7) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Junction Block Bolt (LAT) | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt (LY7/LZ4) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable Ground (to Engine Block Stud) Nut (LAT) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Ground (to Tie Bar Stud) Nut (LAT) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Nut (LAT) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Ground Terminal Nut (LZ4) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt (LY7/LZ4) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable at Generator Nut (LY7) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable at Generator Nut (LZ4) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable to Junction Block Bolt (LZ4/LY7) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Lead Integral Bolt (LAT) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Nut (LAT) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable to Starter Nut (LAT) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable to Starter Solenoid Nut (LY7) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable to Starter Solenoid Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Solenoid S Terminal Nut (LZ4) | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Starter Bolt (LAT) | 53 N.m | 39 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt (LZ4) | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt (LY7) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid BAT Terminal Nut (LY7) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Steering Column Harness Package Lead Integral Bolt (LAT) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |