Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 361

8B - 4 BATTERY/STARTER/GENERATOR SERVICE
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Fig. 11 Battery Cabies
(11) Loosely install battery holddown hardware.
Ensure that battery base is correctly positioned in
tray, then tighten holddowns to 12 N-m (100 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: B e certain that battery cables are con­
nected to the correct battery terminals. Reverse po­
larity can damage electrical components.
(12) Place oiled felt washer on battery positive ter­
minal post.
(13) Install and tighten battery positive cable ter­
minal clamp. Then install and tighten negative cable
terminal clamp. Tighten cable clamp bolts to 8.5 N-m
(75 in. lbs.).
(14) Apply a thin coating of petroleum jelly or
chassis grease to cable terminals and battery posts.