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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001SILVERADO 1500 HD, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALCHARGING SYSTEMSBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, RWD
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Auxiliary Battery Cable Clip Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Auxiliary Battery Relay Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Auxiliary Generator Bolt (6.6 L Engine) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Generator Bracket Bolt (6.6 L Engine) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt (6.6 L Engine) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Auxiliary Positive Cable to Relay Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Cable Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Cable Channel Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Battery Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Cable Retainer Nut (6.6 L Engine) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut (8.1 L Engine) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Terminal Nut (8.1 L Engine) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Tray Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Ground Nut (8.1 L Engine) | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Engine Wiring Harness Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Warness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt to Engine (6.6 L Engine) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Front Axle Mounting Bracket Nut | 95 N.m | 70 lb ft |
| Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Front End Diagonal Brace Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (4.8 L, 5.3 L, and 6.0 L Engines) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt/Nut (8.1 L Engine) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Stud (8.1 L Engine) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt (4.8 L, 5.3 L, 6.0 L, 6.6 L, and 8.1 L, Engines) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Mounting Bolt (Right and Rear) (4.3 L Engine) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Generator Mounting Bolt (Left) (4.3 L Engine) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Mounting Bracket Bolt/Nut (4.3 L Engine) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Ground Strap Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Heater Hose Bracket Bolt (4.3 L Engine) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Ignition Switch Wires to Solenoid (8.1 L Engine) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable to Block Bolt (4.3 L Engine) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable to Frame (4.3 L Engine) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable Nut (6.6 L and 8.1 L Engine) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable to Engine Bolt (4.3 L Engine) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable to Engine Wiring Harness Junction Block Bolt (4.3 L Engine) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable to Generator Nut (4.3 L Engine) | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable to Starter Nut (4.3 L Engine) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Positive Cable Clip Nut (8.1 L Engine) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in). |
| Positive Cable at Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (UBEC) Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Battery Positive Cable Nut (6.6 L Engine) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Bolt (4.3 L) | 43 N.m | 32 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt (4.8 L, 5.3 L, 6.0 L, and 8.1 L Engines) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt (6.6 L Engine) | 78 N.m | 58 lb ft |
| Starter Heat Shield Bolt (8.1 L Engine) | 3 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Starter Heat Shield Nut (8.1 L Engine) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Starter Lead Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid Nut | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Surge Tank Bolt/Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Transmission Cover Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (4.3 L Engine) | 25 N.m | 18 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.