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Battery: Specifications Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Auxiliary Battery Cable Clip Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Auxiliary Battery Relay Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Auxiliary Battery Tray Nut25 N.m18 lb ft
Auxiliary Generator Bolt (6.6L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Auxiliary Generator Bracket Bolt (6.6L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt17 N.m13 lb ft
Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Bolt17 N.m13 lb ft
Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Nut8 N.m71 lb in
Auxiliary Positive Cable to Relay Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Battery Cable Bracket Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Battery Cable Channel Bolt12 N.m106 lb in
Battery Cable Channel Bolt (6.6L)8 N.m71 lb in
Battery Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.01.)9 N.m80 lb in
Battery Cable Retainer Nut (6.6L)12 N.m106 lb in
Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Battery Tray Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Drive Bolt Tensioner Bolt (6.6L)41 N.m30 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt16 N.m12 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt16 N.m12 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt (6.6L)34 N.m25 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Retainer Bolt (6.6L)21 N.m15 lb ft
Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Front End Diagonal Brace Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Fuel Bleed Valve and Positive Cranks case Ventilation (PCV) Oil Separator Bracket Nut (6.6L)25 N.m18 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Generator Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L)60 N.m37 lb ft
Generator Bolt (4.3L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt/Nut (4.3L)41 N.m30 lb ft
Generator Bracket Nut (8.1 L)20 N.m15 lb ft
Generator Cable Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Ground Strap Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Heater Hose Bracket Bolt (4.8L)25 N.m18 lb ft
Heater Outlet Pipe Bolt (0.6L)25 N.m18 lb ft
Idler Pulley Bolt (6.6L)43 N.m32 lb ft
Negative Battery Cable Bolt17 N.m13 lb ft
Positive Battery Cable Boll17 N.m13 lb ft
Positive Battery Cable Nut (6.6L)9 N.m80 lb in
Positive Cable Clip Nut (8.1L)8 N.m71 lb in
Positive Cable at Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (UBEC) Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Starter Bolt (4.3L)43 N.m32 lb ft
Starter Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 8.1 L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Starter Bolt (6.6L)78 N.m58 lb ft
Starter Heat Shield Bolt (8.1 L)3 N.m35 lb in
Starter Heat Shield Nut (8.1 L)5 N.m44 lb in
Starter Lead Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Starter Solenoid Nut3.4 N.m30 lb in
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Transmission Cover Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L)9 N.m80 lb in
Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (4.3L)25 N.m18 lb ft

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

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Scheme 41: Battery Usage

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Scheme 42: Auxiliary Battery Schematics

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Scheme 43: Engine Electrical Component Views

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Scheme 47: Engine Electrical Connector End Views

Reserve Capacity

Reserve capacity is the time in minutes necessary to discharge a completely charged battery to a terminal voltage of 10.5 volts under the following conditions

  1. A constant rate of 25 amperes.
  2. A constant temperature of 27°C (80°F).

Refer to Battery Usage for the reserve capacity rating of the original equipment battery.

See also:
JACKING AND LIFTING