Fastener Tightening Specifications (L36)

2005 Buick LeSabre Limited, 4T65E/M15SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications (L36)
Fastener Tightening Specifications (L36)

Application Specification
Metric English
Battery Cable Bolt 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Battery Cable to Rear Fuse Block Nut 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Battery Cable to Underhood Fuse Block Nut 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Battery Negative Cable to Floor Pan Bolt 36 N.m 27 lb ft
Battery Positive Cable to Starter Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Battery Retainer Bolt 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Generator Brace Bolt (L36) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Generator Brace Bolt (L67) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Generator Brace Nut 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Mounting Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Output BAT Terminal Nut 12.5 N.m 111 lb in
Solenoid S Terminal Nut 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Starter Motor Mounting Bolt 43 N.m 32 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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