Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cable Ground Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Battery Retainer Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Ground Nut | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Ground Stud | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt (RPO LSJ) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt (RPOs L61/LE5) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Generator Terminal Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Junction Block Nut | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt (RPO LSJ) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt (RPOs L61/LE5) | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid Terminal Nut (RPO LSJ) | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid Terminal Nut (RPOs L61/LE5) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid S Terminal Nut | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |