Dodge Caliber 1 (2007-2012) Torque Spec Settings
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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Dodge Caliber 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 Dodge Caliber 1
| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 40 | 30 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter | 14 | 10 |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 27 | 20 |
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| Water pump | Water pump pulley bolts | 28 | 21 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 32 | 24 |
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- Production years: 2007 - 2012
- Generation: 1
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan bolts | 9 | 7 | M6 bolts |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan bolts | 4 | 3 | M8 bolts |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 40 | 30 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter | 14 | 10 |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter nipple | 49 | 36 |
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| Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 8 | 6 |
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| Oil feeder | Oil jet fastener | 12 | 9 |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod cap bolts | 20 | 15 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 30 | 22 | Short head bolt, First stage |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 61 | 45 | Short head bolt, Second stage |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 61 | 45 | Short head bolt, Third stage |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 30 | 22 | Long head bolt, First stage |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 73 | 54 | Long head bolt, Second stage |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 73 | 54 | Long head bolt, Third stage |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 27 | 20 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolts | 24 | 18 |
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| Engine block | PCV valve | 5 | 4 |
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| Engine block | Engine ground strap to Strut tower bolt | 12 | 9 |
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| Engine block | Engine ground strap to Engine cylinder head bolt | 28 | 21 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine mounting bracket | 50 | 37 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine support bracket bolts | 40 | 30 |
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| Sensor | ABS dynamics sensor mounting nuts | 9 | 7 |
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| Sensor | ABS wheel speed sensor front head mounting screw | 12 | 9 |
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| Sensor | ABS wheel speed sensor rear head mounting screw | 10 | 7 |
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| Sensor | ABS wheel speed sensor routing bracket mounting screw | 18 | 13 |
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| Sensor | Front tire pressure sensors union nuts | 8 | 6 |
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| Sensor | Rear tire pressure sensors union nuts | 8 | 6 |
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| Sensor | Coolant temperature sender | 18 | 13 |
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| Sensor | Engine coolant temperature sensor | 19 | 14 |
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| Sensor | Wheel speed sensor mounting screw | 18 | 13 |
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| Sensor | Wheel speed sensor mounting screw | 10 | 7 |
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| Sensor | Wheel speed sensor on Trailing link screw | 18 | 13 |
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| Sensor | Wheel speed sensor on Trailing link screw | 18 | 13 |
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| Sensor | Wheel speed sensor cable routing clamp mounting screw | 18 | 13 |
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| Sensor | Wheel speed sensor cable routing clamp mounting screw | 18 | 13 |
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| Alternator | Generator mounting pivot bolt | 54 | 40 |
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| Alternator | Generator mounting locking nut | 54 | 40 |
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| Alternator | Generator output terminal stud nut | 14 | 10 |
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| Starter | Starter solenoid B(+) terminal stud nut | 13 | 10 |
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| Starter | Totally integrated power module B(+) terminal stud nut | 10 | 7 |
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| Battery | Battery terminal clamp pinch bolt hex nut | 5 | 4 |
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| Battery | Battery hold down bolt | 7 | 5 |
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| Battery | Battery negative cable ground eyelet terminal to Engine block bolt | 17 | 13 |
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| Battery | Battery negative cable eyelet terminal to Inner fender bolt | 12 | 9 |
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| Battery | Lower battery tray bolts | 11 | 8 |
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| Battery | Upper battery tray bolts | 11 | 8 |
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| Battery | Battery tray nut | 11 | 8 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolts | 12 | 9 | M6 bolts |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolts | 30 | 22 | M8 bolts |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft timing chain guide rail | 10 | 7 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 12 | 9 |
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| Camshaft | Phaser to Camshaft bolt | 59 | 44 |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 15 | 11 | Bolt head 1&2, First stage |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 27 | 20 | Bolt head 1&2, Second stage |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 15 | 11 | Other bolt head, First stage |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 45 | 33 | Other bolt head, Second stage |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley | 10 | 7 | First stage |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft damper bolt | 210 | 155 |
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| Water pump | Water pump bolts | 24 | 18 |
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| Water pump | Water pump to Engine block bolts | 12 | 9 |
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| Water pump | Water pump pulley bolts | 28 | 21 |
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| Water pump | Water pump inlet tube to Water pump housing bolts | 24 | 18 |
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| Fuel/Oil cooler | Oil cooler connector bolt | 49 | 36 |
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| Intercooler | Charge air cooler to Radiator bolts | 5 | 4 | Turbo equipped |
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| Radiator | Radiator fan retaining screws | 6 | 4 |
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| Radiator | Radiator inlet neck fasteners | 6 | 4 | Turbo equipped |
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| Radiator | Bypass valve to Radiator screw | 5 | 4 |
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| Radiator | Transmission coller to Radiator screw | 5 | 4 |
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| Radiator | Transmission cooler to Radiator screws | 8 | 6 |
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| Radiator | Coolant recovery bottle bolt | 4 | 3 |
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| Radiator | Coolant adapter bolts | 13 | 10 |
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| Radiator | Inlet housing to Coolant adapter bolts | 7 | 5 |
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| Air conditioning | A/C condenser to Radiator bolts | 5 | 4 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing case cover | 12 | 9 | M6 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing case cover | 9 | 7 | M6 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing case cover | 12 | 9 | M6 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing case cover | 23 | 17 | M8 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing case cover | 26 | 19 | M8 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing case cover | 23 | 17 | M8 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain cover bolts | 9 | 7 | M6 bolts |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain cover bolts | 26 | 19 | M8 bolts |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Toothed belt tensioning roller | 20 | 15 | First stage |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Automatic belt tensioner pulley bolt | 27 | 20 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Automatic belt tension assembly bolt | 54 | 40 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Accessory drive belt tensioner mounting bolt | 12 | 9 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Idler pulley mounting bolt | 28 | 21 |
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| PCM | TCM nuts | 15 | 11 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Differential | Carrier case cover cap bolts | 48 | 35 |
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| Differential | Carrier case cover bolts | 23 | 17 |
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| Differential | Ring gear bolts | 41 | 30 |
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| Differential | Damper to Transaxle nuts | 24 | 18 |
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| Differential | Transaxle to Engine mounting bolts | 95 | 70 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Front hub nut | 245 | 181 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear hub nut | 245 | 181 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear hub nut | 245 | 181 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear hub and bearing mounting bolts | 105 | 77 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear hub and bearing toTrailing link bolts | 105 | 77 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear hub and bearing toTrailing link bolts | 105 | 77 |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate to Flywheel bolts | 28 | 21 |
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| Clutch pressure plate | Pressure plate bolts | 31 | 23 |
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| Clutch assembly | Modular clutch to Drive plate bolts | 88 | 65 |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch master cylinder body to Dash panel retaining nuts | 15 | 11 |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch master cylinder to Dash panel nuts | 34 | 25 |
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| Clutch assembly | ECC mounting bolts | 68 | 50 |
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| Clutch assembly | ECC routing bracket bolt | 14 | 10 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel to Crankshaft bolts | 95 | 70 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel to Crankshaft bolts | 95 | 70 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel to Crankshaft bolts | 45 | 33 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Driveplate to Crankshaft bolts | 95 | 70 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flex plate to Crankshaft bolts | 29 | 21 | First stage |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Fill plug | 32 | 24 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 32 | 24 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil drain plug | 39 | 29 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil drain plug | 14 | 10 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Gearbox oil sump | 8 | 6 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Bell housing bolts | 48 | 35 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Crossmember mounting bolts | 190 | 140 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Crossmember stay brace mounting screws | 25 | 18 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Propeller shaft mounting bolts | 41 | 30 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Propeller shaft retaining nuts | 47 | 35 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Propeller shaft heat shield retaining nuts | 21 | 15 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Halfshaft outer stub axle nut | 244 | 180 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Halfshaft bracket upper mounting bolts | 75 | 55 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Halfshaft bracket to Engine lower mounting bolt | 75 | 55 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Halfshaft stay bracket bolts | 61 | 45 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Halfshaft to Left rear hub nut | 244 | 180 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Driveline module side mounting bolts | 102 | 75 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Driveline module side bolts | 153 | 113 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Rear driveline module mounting bolt | 102 | 75 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Driveline module rear bolt | 217 | 160 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Rear driveline stay bracket bolts | 61 | 45 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod end to Knuckle nut | 102 | 75 |
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| Tie rod end | Tie rod adjuster jam nut | 75 | 55 |
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| Steering knuckle | Steering knuckle to Ball joint stud bolt and nut | 95 | 70 |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear mounting bolts | 70 | 52 |
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| Pinion | Pinion nut | 74 | 55 |
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| Power steering | Power steering hose routing clamp mounting screw | 9 | 7 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold bolts | 34 | 25 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts | 7 | 5 | M6x25mm bolts |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts | 9 | 7 | M6x70mm bolts |
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| Muffler | Muffler ground strap bolt | 8 | 6 |
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| Muffler | Ground strap to Rear floor pan bolt | 8 | 6 |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Disc brake | Disc brake caliper adapter bracket to Knuckle - Front | 108 | 80 |
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| Disc brake | Disc brake caliper adapter bracket to Knuckle - Rear | 72 | 53 |
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| Disc brake | Disc brake caliper guide pin bolts | 43 | 32 |
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| Disc brake | Disc brake caliper bleeder screw | 8 | 6 |
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| Disc brake | Disc brake caliper adapter to Brake support plate mounting bolts | 105 | 77 |
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| Disc brake | Disc brake caliper lower guide pin bolt | 60 | 44 |
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| Disc brake | Disc brake caliper lower guide pin bolt | 60 | 44 |
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| Disc brake | Drum brake wheel cylinder mounting screws | 13 | 10 |
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| Disc brake | Drum brake wheel cylinder bleeder screw | 10 | 7 |
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| Disc brake | Brake fluid reservoir mounting screw | 6 | 4 |
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| Brake line | Front caliper brake flex hose banjo bolt | 24 | 18 |
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| Brake line | Rear caliper brake flex hose fitting | 15 | 11 |
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| Brake line | Brake flex hose trailing link mounting nut | 15 | 11 |
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| Brake line | Brake flex hose trailing link mounting screw | 23 | 17 |
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| Brake line | Brake tube nuts | 17 | 13 |
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| Brake booster | Brake booster mounting nuts | 23 | 17 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal mounting nuts | 23 | 17 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal and Booster to Dash nuts | 34 | 25 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal assembly to Instrument panel | 34 | 25 |
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| Brake pedal | Clutch pedal nuts | 34 | 25 |
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| Brake pedal | Clutch pedal adjustment screw | 6 | 4 |
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| Brake pedal | Clutch pedal assembly to Instrument panel | 34 | 25 |
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| Brake pedal | Clutch pedal pivot shaft nut | 42 | 31 |
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| Master cylinder | Master cylinder mounting nuts | 25 | 18 |
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| Master cylinder | Master cylinder mounting nuts | 15 | 11 | LHD model |
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| Master cylinder | Master cylinder pushrod adjustment screw | 6 | 4 | LHD model |
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| Master cylinder | Master cylinder reservoir mounting bolts | 11 | 8 | LHD model |
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| Master cylinder | Master cylinder reservoir mounting bolts | 3 | 2 | RHD model |
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| Master cylinder | Slave cylinder to Transaxle | 12 | 9 |
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| Master cylinder | Slave cylinder to Transaxle | 12 | 9 |
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| Master cylinder | Slave cylinder to Transaxle | 19 | 14 |
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| Master cylinder | Slave cylinder to Transaxle | 19 | 14 |
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| Master cylinder | Slave cylinder to Case bolts | 2 | 1 | First stage |
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| Master cylinder | Slave cylinder to Case bolts | 5 | 4 | Second stage |
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| Master cylinder | Slave cylinder to Case bolts | 8 | 6 | Third stage |
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| Master cylinder | Proportioning valves | 30 | 22 |
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| Parking brake | Parking brake lever mounting nuts | 28 | 21 |
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| ABS | ABS ICU to Bracket mounting bolt | 11 | 8 |
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| ABS | ABS ICU mounting pins | 11 | 8 |
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| ABS | ABS ICU mounting bracket to Frame screws | 23 | 17 |
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| ABS | ABS ABM to HCU mounting screws | 2 | 1 |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Wheels | Front wheel lug nuts | 128 | 94 |
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| Wheels | Front wheel attachment | 135 | 100 |
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| Wheels | Rear wheel attachment | 135 | 100 |
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| Wheels | Wheel mounting nuts | 135 | 100 |
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| Wheels | Wheel mounting nuts | 135 | 100 |
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| Struts | Strut clevis to Knuckle nuts | 84 | 62 |
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| Struts | Strut rod nut | 60 | 44 |
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| Struts | Strut to Tower nuts | 48 | 35 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock assembly lower mounting bolt nut | 99 | 73 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock assembly upper mounting nuts | 48 | 35 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Shock rod nut | 24 | 18 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer bar cushion retainer bolts | 30 | 22 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Rear stabiilizer bar cushion retainer screws | 34 | 25 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer mounting to Stabilizer | 50 | 37 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Sway bar nut | 61 | 45 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Stabilizer bar link nuts | 58 | 43 |
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| Control arm | Lower control arm front pivot bolt | 183 | 135 |
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| Control arm | Lower control arm rear pivot bolt | 183 | 135 |
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| Control arm | Lower control arm trailing link bolt nut | 95 | 70 |
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| Control arm | Lower control arm crossmember mounting bolt nut | 95 | 70 |
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| Control arm | Upper control arm trailing link bolt nut | 95 | 70 |
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| Control arm | Upper control arm crossmember mounting bolt | 95 | 70 |
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| Control arm | Toe link trailing link mounting bolt | 95 | 70 |
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| Control arm | Toe link cam bolt nut | 25 | 18 |
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| Trailing arm | Trailing link body mounting bolts | 60 | 44 |
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| Ball joint | Lower ball joint stud pinch bolt | 82 | 60 |
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general torque settings
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