Fastener Specifications

2023 Chevrolet Express 2500 Base, Van Cargo Extended, 4.3L Eng VIN P, GasSECTION Fastener Specifications
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Auxiliary Battery Hold Down Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Auxiliary Battery Negative Cable @Auxiliary Battery Fastener 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Auxiliary Battery Negative Cable @ Relay Fastener 7.5 N.m (66 lb in)
Auxiliary Battery Negative Ground Cable @ Frame Bolt (K4B) 17 N.m (13 lb ft)
Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable @ Auxiliary Battery Fastener 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Auxiliary Battery Tray Mounting Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable @Junction Block Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Battery Negative Cable @ Battery Fastener 13 N.m (115 lb in)
Battery Negative Cable @ Engine Block Bolt (L8T) 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
Battery Negative Cable Ground @ Inner Fender Bolt (L8T) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable @ Battery 13 N.m (115 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable @ Battery Distribution Engine Compartment Fuse Block Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable @ Generator Nut 15 N.m (11 lb ft)
Battery Positive Cable @ Junction Block Nut 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable @ Relay Nut 7.5 N.m (66 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable @ Starter Solenoid Nut (L8T, LV1) 14 N.m (124 lb in)
Battery Positive Cable Retainer Bolt (LV1) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Battery Tray Mounting Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Engine Oil Fill Tube Bracket Bolt 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Flywheel Inspection Cover Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Fuel Feed Pipe Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Generator Bolt 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Heater and Air Conditioning Control Vacuum Tank Bolt 3.3 N.m (29 lb in)
Right Transmission Cover Bolt 12 N.m (106 lb in)
Starter Bolt (L8T, LV1) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Starter Heat Shield Fastener (Engine Block - LV1) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Starter Heat Shield Fastener (Starter - LV1) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
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