Fastener Tightening Specifications
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 |