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Battery, Charging System & Starting System: Specifications Chevrolet Silverado 3500

Charging System

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
3-Phase Cable Bracket Cover Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
3-Phase Cable Bracket Nut9 N.m80 lb in
3-Phase Cable Cover Nut9 N.m80 lb in
3-Phase Cable Nut to Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM)15 N.m11 lb ft
3-Phase Cable Nut to Stator14 N.m10 lb ft
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp4 N.m35 lb in
Accessory Power Receptacle Harness Ground Wire Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Auxiliary Battery Cable Clip Bolt10 N.m89 lb in
Auxiliary Battery Negative Cable Bolt (6.6L)34 N.m25 lb ft
Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Auxiliary Battery Relay Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Auxiliary Battery Tray Bolt9 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, 6.0L, and 8.1L)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
Crossbar Bolt100 N.m74 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (6.6L)41 N.m30 lb ft
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Air Duct Hose to ESB Screw0.5 N.m44 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Air Duct Hose to Fan Screw1 N.m9 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Battery 1 to Battery 2 Power Cable Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Battery 2 to Battery 3 Power Cable Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Battery Cut Off Switch Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Battery Hold Bracket Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Carrier Nut47 N.m35 lb ft
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Fan Screw1 N.m9 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Fuse Holder Screws2 N.m18 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Fuse Power Cable to High Current Sensor Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Ground Wire Screw6 N.m53 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Ground Strap Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) High Current Connector Screws6 N.m53 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) High Current Connector to Battery 3 Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) High Current Sensor Nut6 N.m53 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Intermediate Cover Screw6 N.m53 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Maxi-Fuse Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Receptacle Outlet Cover Screws0.5 N.m4.4 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Receptacle Outlet Screws2 N.m18 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect Switch Screw/Nut6 N.m53 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect Switch Power Cable to High Current Connector Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Service Disconnect Switch Power Cable to Service Disconnect Switch Nut10 N.m89 lb in
Energy Storage Box (ESB) Temperature Sensor Screw0.5 N.m4.4 lb in
Energy Storage Control Module Nut6 N.m53 lb in
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
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Vacuum Pump Bolt (6.6L)22 N.m16 lb ft
Fender to Cowl Support Brace Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Flexplate Bolt100 N.m74 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 Bracket Nut (6.6L)25 N.m18 lb ft
Generator Bolt (4.3L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Generator Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.6L, and 8.1L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt/Nut (4.3L)41 N.m30 lb ft
Generator Bracket Stud (8.1L)20 N.m15 lb ft
Generator Cable Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Ground Strap Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Ground Strap Nut (Energy Storage Box)10 N.m89 lb in
Harness Clip to Junction Block Bracket Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Heater Hose Bracket Bolt (4.3L)25 N.m18 lb ft
Heater Outlet Pipe Bolt (6.6L)25 N.m18 lb ft
Hybrid Control Module (HCM) Bracket Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Idler Pulley Bolt (6.6L)43 N.m32 lb ft
J-46093 Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
M-Terminal Stud Nut (6.6L)8 N.m71 lb in
Negative Battery Cable Bolt17 N.m13 lb ft
Positive Battery Cable Bolt17 N.m13 lb ft
Positive Cable Clip Nut (8.1L)8 N.m71 lb in
Positive Cable at Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (UBEC) Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Positive/Negative Battery Cable Bolt (14V)9 N.m80 lb in
Positive/Negative Battery Cable Channel Rear Nut (42V)10 N.m89 lb in
Positive/Negative Battery Cable Grommet Nut (42V)10 N.m89 lb in
Positive/Negative Battery Cable Ground Strap Bolt (42V)10 N.m89 lb in
Positive/Negative Battery Cable Retainer Nut (42V)20 N.m15 lb ft
Starter Bolt (4.3L)43 N.m32 lb ft
Starter Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 8.1L)50 N.m37 lb ft
Starter Bolt (6.6L)78 N.m58 lb ft
Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Bolt20 N.m15 lb ft
Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Brace Bolt25 N.m18 lb ft
Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Bracket Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Bracket Nut25 N.m18 lb ft
Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Coolant Tank Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Starter Generator Control Module (SGCM) Cover Bolt9 N.m80 lb in
Starter/Generator Stator Stud16 N.m12 lb ft
Starter Heat Shield Bolt (8.1L)3 N.m35 lb in
Starter Heat Shield Nut (8.1L)5 N.m44 lb in
Starter Lead Nut9 N.m80 lb in
Starter Solenoid Bolt (6.6L)10 N.m89 lb in
Starter Solenoid Nut3.4 N.m30 lb in
Transmission Cover Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L)9 N.m80 lb in
Transmission Fill Tube Nut18 N.m13 lb ft
Transmission Heat Shield17 N.m13 lb ft
Transmission Mount Nut40 N.m29 lb ft
Transmission Support Bolts/Nuts70 N.m50 lb ft
Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (4.3L)25 N.m18 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

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 (Non HP2) or Battery Usage (HP2) for the reserve capacity rating of the original equipment battery.

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