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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1750 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cable to Battery Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable to Engine Block Bolt (LH2, LC3) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable to Engine Block Stud (LY7) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable to Shock Tower Bolt (LH2, LC3) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Negative Cable to Side Rail Bolt (LY7) | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable to Starter Terminal Nut (LH2, LC3) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Starter Terminal Nut (LY7) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Fuse Block Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Retainer Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (LY7) | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Generator Output Battery Terminal Nut (LH2, LC3) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Generator Output Battery Terminal Nut (LY7) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Ground Strap to Cam Cover Bolt (LH2, LC3) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Ground Strap to Cylinder Head Bolt (LH2. LC3) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt (LC3) | 25 N.m | 34 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt (LH2) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Bolt (LY7) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid S Terminal Nut (LH2, LC3) | 4 N.m | 35 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.