Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Component | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Air filter housing to body, screw | - | 10 |
| B+ terminal of Generator | - | 20 |
| B+ wire to Starter nut | - | 20 |
| Battery terminal nuts | - | 6 |
| Battery clamping plate bolt | - | 20 |
| Battery tray bolts | - | 9 |
| Generator to accessory bracket collar bolts2 | - | 25 |
| Generator to accessory bracket collar bolts1 | - | 20 |
| Generator cap phillips head screw1 | - | 5 |
| Generator cap hex head nut1 | - | 15 |
| Ribbed belt pulley without freewheel | - | 65 |
| Ribbed belt pulley free-wheeling | - | 80 |
| Starter bolts | M12 | 75 |
| M10 | 40 | |
| Starter wiring bracket nut | - | 20 |
| Voltage Regulator, hex bolt with washer and threaded piece | - | 4 |
| Voltage Regulator screws | - | 2 |
| Wire bracket nut to the back of the Generator | - | 3 |
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