Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cable to Battery Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable to Engine Block Bolt (LH2) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable to Engine Block Stud (LY7) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable to Shock Tower Bolt (LH2) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Side Rail Bolt (LY7) | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable to Starter Terminal Nut (LH2) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Starter Terminal Nut (LY7) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Fuse Block Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Retainer Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Generator Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (LY7) | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Output Battery Terminal Nut (LH2) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Generator Output Battery Terminal Nut (LY7) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Ground Strap to Cam Cover Bolt (LH2) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Ground Strap to Cylinder Head Bolt (LH2) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt (LH2) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt (LY7) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid S Terminal Nut (LH2) | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Reserve Capacity
Reserve capacity is the amount of time in minutes it takes a fully charged battery, being discharged at a constant rate of 25 amperes and a constant temperature of 27°C (80°F), to reach a terminal voltage of 10.5 volts. Refer to Battery Usage for the reserve capacity rating of the original equipment battery.
See also:
• Master Electrical Component List