Hardware

Bolts, Brackets & Mounts

Brackets, straps, clips and mount bolts are the parts most often left off after mechanical work. Mark the condition of each one on your truck — saved on this device.

Engine mount — left
Engine to frame
Carries engine weight and absorbs vibration
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No verified figure entered. Do not guess — use verified service data for the 4.2L V6.
Engine mount — right
Engine to frame
Carries engine weight and absorbs vibration
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Transmission mount
Transmission to crossmember
Supports the rear of the powertrain
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Accessory drive brackets
Front of the engine
Locates alternator, pump and compressor and keeps pulleys aligned
Torque — Verification Required
Radiator brackets
Radiator support
Holds the radiator and controls vibration
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No verified figure entered. Do not guess — use verified service data for the 4.2L V6.
Battery hold-down
Battery tray
Stops the battery moving and shorting
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Ground straps
Engine, body, frame
Electrical return paths — missing straps cause many faults
Torque — Verification Required
Hose retainers
Throughout the bay
Keeps hoses away from heat and moving parts
Torque — Verification Required
Wiring harness clips
Throughout the bay
Prevents chafing and shorts
Torque — Verification Required
Air box mounting points
Inner fender / bracket
Holds the air box so the intake seals properly
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No verified figure entered. Do not guess — use verified service data for the 4.2L V6.
Radiator support mounting
Front structure
Structural — carries the whole front end
Torque — Verification Required
Bumper mounting
Frame horns
Structural and safety-related
Torque — Verification Required
Headlight mounting
Header panel
Keeps lights aimed and secure
Torque — Verification Required
Starter mounting
Engine / transmission joint
Holds the starter in correct mesh with the flexplate
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No verified figure entered. Do not guess — use verified service data for the 4.2L V6.
Alternator mounting
Accessory bracket
Holds the alternator and belt alignment
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No verified figure entered. Do not guess — use verified service data for the 4.2L V6.
A/C compressor mounting
Accessory bracket
Holds the compressor and belt alignment
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No verified figure entered. Do not guess — use verified service data for the 4.2L V6.
Power steering pump mounting
Accessory bracket
Holds the pump and belt alignment
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No verified figure entered. Do not guess — use verified service data for the 4.2L V6.

Why this page exists

A missing bracket or ground strap rarely stops a truck immediately — it causes vibration, chafed wiring, strange electrical faults and cracked components weeks later. Working through this list after any major job catches most of those problems before they start.

Reassembly checklist

Every torque figure on this page reads Verification Required until you enter a verified value with its source on the admin page. Do not guess torque on mounts, brackets or anything safety-related.