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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 762 (BATTERY)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
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Hold Down Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Battery Negative Terminal Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Lead Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Positive Terminal Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Side Terminal Adapter | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Generator Bolt 3.1 L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt 3.8L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Brace Bolt 3.8L | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt 3.1L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Nut 3.1 L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Output BAT Terminal Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Generator Pivot Bolt 3.1L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Rear Brace Bolt/Nut 3.8L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Rear Brace Nut/Stud 3.1L | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Generator Rear Bracket Bolt 3.8L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Stud 3.8L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Ground Wire Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt | 43 N.m | 32 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid BAT Terminal Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid S Terminal Nut | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Transaxle Stud Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
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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.