Fastener Tightening Specifications (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Auxiliary Battery Cable (6.6L) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Generator Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Generator Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Bolt (6.6L) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Nut (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Battery Cable to Starter Nut (6.6L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt - Auxiliary | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt - Primary | 9 N.m | 80 lb ft |
| Coolant Recovery Reservoir/Surge Tank Bolt | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Bolt (6.6L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Nut (6.6L) | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt/Nut (4.3L) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Extension Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Nut (4.3L) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Generator Output (BAT) Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Ground Strap to Front of Dash Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Junction Block Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable to Auxiliary Battery (6.6L) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead to Crossmember Nut (4.3L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable to Inner Fender Panel Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Lead to Engine Block Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Terminal Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Negative Ground Lead (6.6L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Oil Fill Tube Bracket Bolt (4.3L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 21 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt (6.6L) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable to Battery Bolt (4.3L) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable to Junction Block Nut (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable to Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (UBEC) Nut (4.3L) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Positive Cable Nut (6.6L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Positive Extension Cable to Intake Air Heater Nut (6.6L) | 4 N.m | 34 lb in |
| Positive Extension Cable to Junction Block Nut (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Positive Lead to Starter Solenoid Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Starter Bolt (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt (6.6L) | 78 N.m | 58 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid Nut (4.3L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Transmission Cover Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |