Acura TL 1 (1996-1998) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Acura TL 1 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque settings for Acura TL 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil filter Oil filter 22 16
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Engine mounts Engine cover 12 9
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Differential Drain plug 39 29
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Wheels Wheel nut 108 80
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  • Production years: 1996 - 1998
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Honda Inspire Honda Saber Honda Vigor

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain bolt 44 32
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Oil pan Oil pan assembly bolt 22 16 8x1.25mm
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle plate bolt 12 9
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Oil filter Oil filter 22 16
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Oil pressure switch Engine oil pressure switch 18 13
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Oil dipstick Dipstick/Pipe bolt 12 9
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 12 9 6x1.0mm
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 22 16 8x1.25mm
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 44 32 10x1.25mm
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 8 6
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Oil pump Oil screen bolt 12 9
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap nut 44 32 9x0.75mm
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 76 56 11x1.5mm
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Cylinder head Cylinder head covers nuts 12 9
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 22 16
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Intake manifold Intake manifold chamber nut 22 16
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Throttle body Throttle body bolt and nut 22 16
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Throttle body Throttle cover bolt 12 9
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Engine block Cylinder block drain bolt 64 47
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Engine mounts Left engine mount bracket bolts 44 32
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Engine mounts Right engine mount bracket bolts 44 32
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Engine mounts Center mount bolts 54 40
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Engine mounts Engine stiffener bolts 22 16 8x1.25mm
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Engine mounts Engine stiffener bolt 64 47 12x1.25mm
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Engine mounts Center mount damper bolts 54 40
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Engine mounts Front engine hanger bolt 44 32
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Engine mounts Rear engine hanger bolt 44 32
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Engine mounts Engine cover 12 9
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Sensor VSS/Power steering speed sensor bolt 12 9
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Sensor CKP/CYP sensor bolt 12 9
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Sensor Engine oil temperature switch 27 20
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Sensor Primary HO2S/O2 sensors 44 32
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Sensor Secondary HO2S 44 32
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 18 13
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature (ECT) switch 24 18
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Sensor ECT gauge sending unit 9 7
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Sensor Wheel sensor mounting bolt 10 7
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Alternator Alternator mounting bolt 44 32
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Alternator Alternator lock bolt 22 16
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Alternator Alternator bracket bolts 22 16
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Alternator B terminal nut 12 9
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Starter Starter upper mounting bolt 44 32
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Battery Battery base bolts 22 16
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Battery Ignition coils bolts 12 9
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Camshaft Camshaft and camshaft holders to Cylinder head bolts 12 9 Bolts 6mm
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Camshaft Camshaft and camshaft holders to Cylinder head bolts 22 16 Bolts 8mm
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Camshaft Left camshaft pulley bolt 31 23 8x1.25mm
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Camshaft Right camshaft pulley bolt 31 23 8x1.25mm
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 245 181
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolt 39 29 9x1.25mm
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolt 76 56 11x1.5mm
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Crankshaft Main bearing side cap bolt 49 36 10x1.25mm
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Crankshaft Rear cover bolt 12 9
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Common rail Fuel rail bolt 22 16
  • 1996
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Common rail Fuel rail 22 16
  • 1997 - 1998
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Common rail Fuel rail nut 12 9
  • 1996
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Common rail Fuel rail nut 12 9
  • 1997 - 1998
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Water pump Water pump bolt 12 9 6x1.0mm
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Water pump Water pump bolt 22 16 8x1.25mm
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Radiator Radiator fan self-locking nut 5 4
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Radiator Radiator fan shroud bolt 7 5
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Radiator Radiator upper mount brackets bolts 10 7
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Radiator Thermostat housing assembly bolt 22 16
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Radiator Thermostat cover bolt 12 9
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Radiator Rear water outlet bolt 12 9
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bolts 22 16
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Air conditioning Condenser fan shroud bolts 8 6
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Air conditioning Discharge line and suction line nuts 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley center nut 44 32
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bracket bolt 22 16
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Left upper cover bolt 12 9
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Right upper cover bolt 12 9
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Left back cover bolt 12 9
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Right back cover bolt 12 9
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Lower cover bolts 12 9
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Valve cover Lower valve body assembly bolts 12 9
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Valve cover Valve body flange bolt 20 15
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Rocker arm Rocker arm assembly bolts 12 9 6x1.0mm
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Rocker arm Rocker arm assembly bolts 22 16 8x1.25mm
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Fuel system Fuel feed hose banjo bolt 22 16
  • 1996
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Fuel system Fuel feed hose banjo bolt 25 18
  • 1997 - 1998
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Fuel system Fuel feed hose service bolt 12 9
  • 1997 - 1998
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Fuel system Fuel pressure regulator bolts 12 9
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Drain plug 39 29
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Differential Oil filler plug 44 32
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Differential Ring gear bolts 74 55
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Differential Differential carrier bolt 118 87
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Differential Differential case cover bolt 44 32
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Wheel hub assembly Spindle nut 245 181
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolt 74 55
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Transmission fluid pan Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) drain plug 49 36
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Transmission fluid pan ATF strainer bolts 12 9
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Transmission fluid pan ATF pan bolts 12 9
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Transmission mount/case Transmission bracket/mount bolts 38 28 10x1.25mm
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Transmission mount/case Transmission bracket/mount bolts 54 40 12x1.25mm
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Transmission mount/case Transmission housing bolts 33 24 8x1.25mm
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Transmission mount/case Transmission housing mounting bolts 64 47 12x1.25mm
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mid mount nut 48 35
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Transmission mount/case Mid mount bracket bolts 38 28
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Transmission mount/case Rear transmission mount bracket bolts 38 28
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Transmission mount/case ATF dipstick tube bracket bolt 12 9
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Torque converter Torque converter housing secondary driven gear shaft sealing bolt 20 15
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Torque converter Torque converter cover bolt 12 9
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Transfer Control lever locknut 16 12
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Transfer Shift cable holder bolts 12 9
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Transfer Shift cable cover bolts 12 9
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Transfer Shift cable guide bracket bolt 10 7
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Drive/Axle shaft Mainshaft locknut 127 94
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Drive/Axle shaft Countershaft locknut 127 94
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering knuckle Tie-rod ends to Steering knuckles castle nut 49 36 Minimum torque
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Steering knuckle Tie-rod ends to Steering knuckles castle nut 59 44 Maximum torque
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Steering rack Steering gearbox mounting bolts 59 44
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Steering rack Rack guide screw locknut 25 18
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Steering rack Steering rack end 64 47
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Steering rack Steering rack cylinder end 78 58
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Steering rack Steering joint bolts 22 16
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Steering shaft Intermediate shaft flange bolt 22 16
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 38 28
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Power steering P/S pump mounting bolt 44 32
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Power steering P/S pump locknut 22 16
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Power steering Pulley nut 64 47
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold self-locking nuts 30 22
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover bolts 22 16
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 25 18
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts 22 16 8x1.25mm
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts 54 40 10x1.25mm
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe A heat shield nuts 12 9
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust joint pipe self-locking nut 54 40
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EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) pipe nut 12 9
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EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) passage bolt 22 16
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Muffler Muffler self-locking nuts 29 21
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Catalytic converter TWC self-locking nut 33 24
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Catalytic converter TWC heat shield bolt 10 7
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Caliper bracket mounting bolts 110 81
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Disc brake Front brake disc flat screw 10 7
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nut 108 80
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper unit self-locking nut 29 21
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper assembly flange nuts 38 28
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper fork bolt 50 37
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Ball joint Suspension lower arm ball joints castle nut 69 51 14x2.0mm, Minimum torque
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Ball joint Suspension lower arm ball joints castle nut 78 58 14x2.0mm, Maximum torque
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a TL 1

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