Fastener Tightening Specifications

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, FWD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt (Battery) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt (Radiator Support) 9 N.m 80 lb in
Battery Negative Cable Clamp Nut (Battery Post) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Battery Negative Cable Engine Block Ground Nut (LEA) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Battery Negative Cable Engine Block Ground Nut (LFX) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Battery Negative Cable Frame Ground Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Battery Positive Cable Clamp Nut (Battery Post) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Battery Positive Cable Nut (Battery Fuse Block) 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Battery Positive Cable Nut (at the starter) 13 N.m 115 lb in
Battery Tray Bolts 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Battery Tray Support Bolts 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Generator BAT + Terminal Nut 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Generator Bolt (LEA) 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Generator Bolt (LFX) 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Generator Bracket Bolt (LEA) 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Starter Motor Mounting Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Starter Shield Bolt 5 N.m 44 lb in
Starter Solenoid Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
RENDER: 1.0x

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