Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Battery Cable Junction Block Bracket Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Battery Terminal Bolt 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Battery Tray Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt (4.B L, 5.3L, 6.0L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt (4.3L) 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Generator Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Front Mounting Bolt (4.3L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Rear Mounting Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Generator Cable Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Generator Output Battery Nut 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Heater Hose Bracket Bolt 5 N.m 44 lb in
Junction Block Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Negative Battery Cable Bolt 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Oil Fill Tube Upper Screw 5 N.m 44 lb in
Oil Fill Tube Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 5 N.m 44 lb in
Positive Battery Cable Bolt 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Starter Bolt (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Starter Bolt (4.3L) 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Starter Positive Lead Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Starter Solenoid Nut (4.3L) 2 N.m 18 lb in
Starter Solenoid Nut (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) 3.4 N.m 30 lb in
Surge Tank Bolt/Nut 11 N.m 97 lb in
Transmission Fluid Fill Tube Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Transmission Oil Level Indicator Tube Support Bolt 5 N.m 44 lb in
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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