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Old 02-17-2007, 04:38 PM
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Alt torque spec

do you guys know the torque spec for the alternator bolt? thanks in advance
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According to the shop manual:

The bottom one is 29-37 foot-pounds.

The top one (in the adjustment slot) is 15-22 foot-pounds.

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thanks but i just need the spec for the main bolt that hold the alternator pulley
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Originally Posted by rx808boi
thanks but i just need the spec for the main bolt that hold the alternator pulley
That's actually a nut.

You'll need a bigger torque wrench. 72-101 foot-pounds.
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BAM - this is good info to have posted up. I'm sure a lot of people in the future are going to need this.

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thankz ken now i can go and install my greddy pulley
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