Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Conditioning Line Bracket Bolt (4.2L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Cable Channel Bolt (5.3L) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Lead to Starter Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Brace Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Harness to Engine Block Bolt (4.2L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Harness to Shock Tower Bolt (4.2L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Harness to Wheelhouse Panel Bolt (4.2L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Lift Hook Bolt (4.2L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (5.3L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Ground Cable to Shock Tower Bolt (5.3L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Ground Terminal to Engine Block Bolt (5.3L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Ground Terminal to Front Fender Bolt (5.3L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Positive Terminal to Underhood Junction Block Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Starter Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid Nut | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Transmission Cover Bolt (5.3L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Reserve Capacity (RC)
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.