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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1840 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONS (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Fastener Tightening Specifications (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications (Battery, Charging System And Starting System)
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Auxiliary Battery Cable (6.6L) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Generator Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Generator Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Bolt (6.6L) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Nut (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Battery Cable to Starter Nut (6.6L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt - Auxiliary | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt - Primary | 9 N.m | 80 lb ft |
| Coolant Recovery Reservoir/Surge Tank Bolt | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Engine Harness Bolt (6.6L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Nut (6.6L) | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt/Nut (4.3L) | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Extension Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Nut (4.3L) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Generator Output (BAT) Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Ground Strap to Front of Dash Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Junction Block Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable to Auxiliary Battery (6.6L) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Cable Ground Lead to Crossmember Nut (4.3L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable to Inner Fender Panel Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Lead to Engine Block Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Negative Battery Terminal Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Negative Ground Lead (6.6L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Oil Fill Tube Bracket Bolt (4.3L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Oil Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (6.6L) | 21 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt (6.6L) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable to Battery Bolt (4.3L) | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable to Junction Block Nut (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Positive Battery Cable to Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (UBEC) Nut (4.3L) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Positive Cable Nut (6.6L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Positive Extension Cable to Intake Air Heater Nut (6.6L) | 4 N.m | 34 lb in |
| Positive Extension Cable to Junction Block Nut (6.6L) | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Positive Lead to Starter Solenoid Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Starter Bolt (4.3L, 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt (6.6L) | 78 N.m | 58 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid Nut (4.3L) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Transmission Cover Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) | 9 N.m | 80 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.