Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Negative Cable to Engine Stud | 40 N.m | 29 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable Terminal Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Terminal Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable to Starter Motor Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Electrical Center Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Retainer Hold Down Bolt | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Distributor Cap Screws | 5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Distributor Hold Down Bolt | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Distributor Rotor Screws | 2 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Engine Harness to Battery Negative Cable Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Generator Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Output (BAT) Terminal Nut | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Generator Pulley Nut | 100 N.m | 74 lb ft |
| Ground Lead to Radiator Support Stud | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Ignition Coil Hold Down Stud | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Spark Plugs (New Head) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs (Used Head) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Starter Enable Relay Cable Nut | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Starter Motor Mounting Bolts | 43 N.m | 32 lb ft |
| Underhood Electrical Center Mounting Bolts | 8 N.m | 60 lb in |