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Fastener Tightening Specifications
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Auxiliary Battery Cable Clip Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Auxiliary Battery Positive Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Auxiliary Battery Relay Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Auxiliary Positive Battery Cable Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Battery Cable Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Cable Channel Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut - 8.1L Engine | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Terminal Nut - 8.1 L Engine | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Battery Tray Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Auxiliary Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground Bolt | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Engine Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Front Axle Mounting Bracket Nut | 95 N.m | 70 lb 11 |
| Forward Lamp Wiring Harness Ground/Negative Cable Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Front End Diagonal Brace Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator Bracket Bolt - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Ground Strap Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Positive Cable Clip Nut - 8.1 L Engine | 8 N.m | 71 lb in) |
| Positive Cable Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Positive Cable at Underhood Bussed Electrical Center (UBEC) Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Starter Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Heat Shield Bolt - 8.1 L Engine | 3 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Starter Heat Shield Nut - 8.1L Engine | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Starter Lead Nut | 3.4 N.m | 30 lb in |
| Surge Tank Bolt/Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Transmission Cover Bolt | 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.