Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Terminal Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (4.B L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (4.3L) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Front Mounting Bolt (4.3L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Rear Mounting Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Output Battery Nut | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Heater Hose Bracket Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Junction Block Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Oil Fill Tube Upper Screw | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Oil Fill Tube Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt (4.3L) | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Starter Positive Lead Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid Nut (4.3L) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Surge Tank Bolt/Nut | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Support Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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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.