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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 606 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time
Fastener Tightening Specifications
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Bolt to Engine Block (LY7) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Ground (Negative) Cable Nut to Transaxle Stud (LA1) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Ground (Negative) Cable to Core Support Bolt (All) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Battery Hold-Down Retainer Bolt (All) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Electrical Center Nut (All) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Terminal Bolt (LA1) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Battery Terminal Nut (LY7) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Tray Bolt (All) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Generator B+ Terminal Nut (LA1) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Generator B+ Terminal Nut (LY7) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt (All) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (LA1) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut (LA1) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Starter Motor BAT Terminal Nut (LY7) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Starter Motor S Terminal Nut (LA1) | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.