12 42 Alternator lead
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ALTERNATOR LEAD-TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Assembly: alternator lead to alternator | N54 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 2AZ Alternator lead to starter | N54 | M8 | 13 Nm | |
| 3AZ Alternator lead to battery positive terminal | N54 | M8 | Flange nut | 15 Nm |
| N54 | M8 x 14 | Hexagon screw 8.8 ZNS3 | 19 Nm | |
| N54 | M8 | Hexagon screw with internal Torx drive | 13 Nm | |
| N54 | M8 | Hexagon screw with dog point | 13 Nm | |
| 4AZ Ground cable to engine support arm/engine carrier | N54 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 5AZ Ground cable to longitudinal member | N54 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 6AZ Ground rail to longitudinal member | N54 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 7AZ Bracket to crankcase | N54 | M8 x 16 | 19 Nm | |
| 8AZ Ground cable to transmission stand | N54 | M8 x 16 | 19 Nm | |
| 9AZ Ground cable to body | N54 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 10AZ Ground pin, battery positive terminal | N54 | Self-tapping pin | 27 Nm |