Ford Falcon 7 (2008-2016) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: December 10, 2023

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Ford Falcon 7 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 specs for Ford Falcon 7

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 26 19
  • I6 Engines
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 11 8 Minimum torque
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 16 12 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 17 13
  • I6 Engines
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 10 7
  • V8 Engines
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Differential Drain plug 27 20
  • Beam Axle
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Differential Drain plug 30 22
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 27 20
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Wheels Wheel nuts 135 100
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  • Production years: 2008 - 2016
  • Generation: 7
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 26 19
  • I6 Engines
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 11 8 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 16 12 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pan Oil pan sump bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pan Oil pan sump bolts 20 15 Step 2
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pan Oil pan to Cylinder block/Front cover 10 7
  • I6 Engines
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Oil pan Oil pan to Main bearing cross bolts 58 43
  • I6 Engines
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Oil filter Oil filter adaptor to Cylinder block 17 13
  • I6 Engines
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Oil filter Oil filter adaptor bolt 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 12 9 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 16 12 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube bolts 10 7
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pump Oil pump to Cylinder block 10 7
  • I6 Engines
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube to Oil pump 10 7
  • I6 Engines
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube to Main bearing bolt 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Oil pump Oil pickup pipe bolts 8 6 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pump Oil pickup pipe bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 10 7
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pump Oil pump screen cover and tube bolts 10 7
  • V8 Engines
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Oil pump Oil pump screen cover and tube spacer 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod 26 19 Step 1
  • I6 Engines
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts (except front and rear) 40 30 Step 1
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Cylinder head Front and rear cylinder head bolts 30 22 Step 1
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 17 13
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 10 7
  • V8 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head 17 13 Minimum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head 24 18 Maximum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket (upper) 16 12
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket (upper) to Manifold 8 6 Minimum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket (upper) to Manifold 12 9 Maximum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket (upper) to Cylinder head 8 6 Minimum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket (upper) to Cylinder head 12 9 Maximum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Manifold 17 13 Minimum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Manifold 24 18 Maximum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Cylinder head 17 13 Minimum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Cylinder head 24 18 Maximum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Engine mount support 44 32 Minimum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold pencil strut (lower) to Engine mount support 55 41 Maximum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold ETB 8 6 Minimum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold ETB 12 9 Maximum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold MTV 5 4 Minimum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold MTV 6 4 Maximum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Intake manifold Intake manifold dip stick tube 10 7
  • I6 Engines
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Throttle body Electronic throttle control mounting to Carrier plate 8 6
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Engine mounts Motor mount cross bolts 80 59
  • V8 Engines
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Engine mounts Motor mount through bolts 80 59
  • V8 Engines
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Cylinder block 50 37
  • I6 Engines
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Cylinder block bolts 55 41
  • V8 Engines
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Subframe securing nut 55 41
  • V8 Engines
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine mount bracket 102 75
  • I6 Engines
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine mount bracket securing bolts 50 37
  • V8 Engines
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts and studs 25 18 Step 1, Bolt 1 - 5
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts and studs 50 37 Step 2, Bolt 6 and 7
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts and studs 25 18 Step 3, Bolt 11 - 15
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Sensor Intake manifold pressure/temperature sensor 2 1
  • I6 Engines
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Sensor Oil temperature sensor 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Sensor Knock sensor to Cylinder block 20 15 Minimum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Sensor Knock sensor to Cylinder block 25 18 Maximum torque
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 17 13 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 23 17 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor to Timing cover 10 7 Minimum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor to Timing cover 12 9 Maximum torque
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 8 6 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 12 9 Maximum torque
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head 9 7
  • I6 Engines
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 8 6 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 12 9 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Sensor Cylinder head temperature sensor to Cylinder head 15 11
  • I6 Engines
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Sensor Yaw rate sensor fastening screws 6 4
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Sensor Wheel speed sensor (WSS) bolt 8 6
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Sensor Coolant sensor 8 6 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Sensor Coolant sensor 12 9 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Sensor MAP sensor bolt to Intake manifold 8 6 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Sensor MAP sensor bolt to Intake manifold 12 9 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Alternator Alternator bolts 21 15 Minimum torque
  • 6 Cylinder
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Alternator Alternator bolts 29 21 Maximum torque
  • 6 Cylinder
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Alternator Alternator upper bracket bolts 9 7 Minimum torque
  • 8 Cylinder
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Alternator Alternator upper bracket bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
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Alternator Alternator lower retaining bolts 26 19
  • 8 Cylinder
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Alternator Alternator bracket (rear) to Cylinder block 25 18
  • I6 Engines
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Starter Starter retaining bolts 15 11 Minimum torque
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Starter Starter retaining bolts 30 22 Maximum torque
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Battery Battery hold down support bolt 2 1 Minimum torque
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Battery Battery hold down support bolt 4 3 Maximum torque
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Battery Ignition coil cover bolts 10 7
  • V8 Engines
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Camshaft Variable cam timing unit to Camshaft 20 15 Step 1
  • I6 Engines
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolts 40 30 Step 1
  • V8 Engines
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Camshaft Cam caps to Cylinder head 10 7
  • I6 Engines
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Camshaft Oil control valve seals to Cam cover 7 5
  • I6 Engines
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Camshaft Cam cover to Cylinder head 13 10 Front two long bolts
  • I6 Engines
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Camshaft Cam cover to Cylinder head 10 7 Six short bolts
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 85 63
  • I6 Engines
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Crankshaft Crankshaft vibration damper/Front pulley to Crankshaft 145 107
  • I6 Engines
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 90 66 Step 1
  • V8 Engines
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Step 3
  • V8 Engines
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Crankshaft Windage tray nuts and bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Crankshaft Windage tray nuts and bolts 30 22 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Crankshaft Windage tray spacers 20 15 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Crankshaft Windage tray spacers 30 22 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Common rail Fuel rail to Intake manifold 8 6 Minimum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Common rail Fuel rail to Intake manifold 12 9 Maximum torque
  • I6 Engines
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Water pump Water pump 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Water pump Water pump bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Water pump Water pump bolts 30 22 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Heater core Heater tube to Thermostat housing 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Heater core Heater tube to Block (exhaust side) 27 20
  • I6 Engines
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Heater core Heater return tube bolt 20 15 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Heater core Heater return tube bolt 30 22 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Heater core Heater supply tube screw and washer 8 6 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Heater core Heater supply tube screw and washer 12 9 Maximum torque
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Heater core Heater tube clamp retaining screw 1 1 Minimum torque
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Heater core Heater tube clamp retaining screw 2 1 Maximum torque
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Radiator Radiator support bracket (lower) thru bolt 30 22
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Radiator Radiator support bracket (lower) vertical bolt 18 13
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Radiator Radiator support bracket (upper) 9 7
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Radiator Radiator hose clamps 5 4
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Radiator Fan shroud assembly screw to Radiator 6 4
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Radiator Thermostat housing to Cylinder head 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts (top section to bypass tube) 20 15 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts (top section to bypass tube) 30 22 Maximum torque
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Radiator Water outlet housing 21 15
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Air conditioning HVAC mounting to Cowl upper nuts 9 7
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Air conditioning HVAC mounting to Dash lower LH nut 7 5
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Air conditioning HVAC mounting (floor brackets) lower bolts 6 4
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Air conditioning Evaporator clamp to TXV clamping bolt 4 3 Minimum torque
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Air conditioning Evaporator clamp to TXV clamping bolt 6 4 Maximum torque
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Air conditioning HVAC case hi/lo plastic self tapping screws 1 1 Minimum torque
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Air conditioning HVAC case hi/lo plastic self tapping screws 2 1 Maximum torque
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Air conditioning HIM to HVAC self tapping screws 1 1 Minimum torque
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Air conditioning HIM to HVAC self tapping screws 2 1 Maximum torque
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Air conditioning Blower motor to HVAC self tapping screws 1 1 Minimum torque
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Air conditioning Blower motor to HVAC self tapping screws 2 1 Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner securing bolt to Front cover 25 18
  • I6 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner securing bolt to Front cover 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt to Tensioner arm 35 26
  • I6 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt idler pulley bolt 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolt to Front cover 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain fixed chain guide to Cylinder block and cylinder head 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner to Cylinder head 9 7
  • I6 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain hydraulic tensioner bolts 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide pivot bolt to Oil pump 47 35
  • I6 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide pivot nut 9 7
  • I6 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 10 7
  • V8 Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing cover to Cylinder block 28 21
  • I6 Engines
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Valve cover Spark plug cover to Rocker cover 7 5
  • I6 Engines
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Valve cover Ignition coil to Rocker cover 24 18
  • I6 Engines
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Fuel system Pressure regulator tube nut 27 20
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Fuel system Fuel tank retaining shield 35 26
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Fuel system Fuel tank retaining strap 30 22 Minimum torque
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Fuel system Fuel tank retaining strap 40 30 Maximum torque
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Fuel system Filler hose clamp 3 2 9mm width band, ±0.5 Nm
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Fuel system Filler hose clamp 5 4 12mm width band, ±0.5 Nm
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Front differential bush (subframe) to Differential 140 103 M16 bolt, ±28 Nm
  • IRS
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Differential Rear differential blade to Differential bolt 88 65 M12 bolt, ±17 Nm
  • IRS
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Differential Differential rear cover to Subframe bolt 200 148 M14 bolt, ±40 Nm
  • IRS
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Differential Differential rear cover to Subframe with mass damper bolt 200 148 M14 bolt, ±40 Nm
  • IRS
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Differential Filler plug 35 26
  • Beam Axle
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Differential Filler plug 35 26
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Differential Drain plug 27 20
  • Beam Axle
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Differential Drain plug 30 22
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Differential Ring gear bolts 140 103
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Differential Bearing cap bolts 30 22
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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CVs Constant velocity joint bolts 72 53
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Wheel hub assembly Front hub unit to Spindle bolt 126 93
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel end pacnut 325 240 M24 nut, ±25 Nm
  • IRS
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Wheel hub assembly Rear axle wheel hub nut 290 214
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate to Flywheel 22 16 Non-turbo
  • I6 Engines
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate to Flywheel 48 35 Turbo
  • V8 Engines
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Clutch assembly Clutch housing to Engine bolts (upper) 60 44
  • I6 Engines
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Clutch assembly Clutch housing to Engine bolts (lower) 40 30
  • I6 Engines
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Clutch assembly Clutch housing to Engine bolts 50 37
  • V8 Engines
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Clutch assembly Clutch housing to Front adaptor bolts 35 26
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Clutch assembly CSC to Clutch housing 10 7
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Clutch assembly CSC mounting bolts 12 9
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Clutch assembly CSC to pipe fitting nut 14 10
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Clutch assembly CSC bleed screw 8 6
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder retaining bolts 14 10
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Clutch assembly Clutch pivot bolt 16 12 ±2 Nm, M8
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Clutch assembly Clutch assembly bolt 6 4 ±0.5 Nm, M6
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Clutch assembly Reservoir bracket bolts 2 1 Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Reservoir bracket bolts 4 3 Maximum torque
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel to Crankshaft 90 66
  • I6 Engines
  • Manual
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel to Crankshaft 70 52
  • I6 Engines
  • Auto
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Flywheel/Flex plate Manual flywheel housing to Block 50 37
  • I6 Engines
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 73 54 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 87 64 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Flywheel/Flex plate Lower flywheel cover 15 11
  • V8 Engines
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flex plate to Torque converter 60 44
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil cooler tube nuts 20 15
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 27 20
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Fill plug 27 20
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Oil level plug 35 26
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan to Transmission 12 9
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Cooler tube retaining to Transmission 25 18
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission warmer/cooler mounting bolts 21 15 Minimum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission warmer/cooler mounting bolts 29 21 Maximum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tubes nut 34 25 Minimum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tubes nut 46 34 Maximum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tubes latch plate 21 15 Minimum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tubes latch plate 29 21 Maximum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tubes isolation grommet/bracket 9 7 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission cooler tubes isolation grommet/bracket 12 9 Maximum torque
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Transmission mount/case Upper bellhousing to Engine 60 44
  • I6 Engines
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Upper bellhousing to Engine 60 44
  • V8 Engines
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Lower bellhousing to Engine 40 30
  • I6 Engines
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission main case to Front adapter housing bolts 47 35
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Extension housing to Main case bolts 49 36
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transmission adapter Rear mount adaptor bracket to Transmission 50 37
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Transmission adapter Rear transmission mount to Adaptor bracket 25 18
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Selector shaft/shift lever 14 10
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Shift lever guide bolts 31 23
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transfer Shifter cable abutment bracket 25 18
  • V8 Engines
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Shift detent 27 20
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transfer Shift detent cover (top cover) bolts 15 11
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transfer Gearshift boot lower to Floor nuts 10 7
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transfer Lower gearshift lever nut 35 26
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Transfer Upper gearshift lever nut and bolt 35 26
  • TR6060 Manual Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft coupling to Output flange 120 89
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft coupling to Driveshaft 75 55
  • 6HP26 Automatic Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle bearing retainer plate bolts 45 33
  • Beam Axle
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Drive/Axle shaft Axle bearing retainer plate bolts 45 33
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Drive/Axle shaft Centre bearing bolts 72 53
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear track arms to Body 75 55
  • Beam Axle
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Drive/Axle shaft Track arms to Body 75 55
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear track arms to Pivot link 75 55
  • Beam Axle
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Drive/Axle shaft Track arms to Pivot link 75 55
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear pivot link to Axle housing cover 15 11
  • Beam Axle
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Drive/Axle shaft Pivot link to Axle housing cover 15 11
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle housing vent 15 11
  • Beam Axle
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle housing vent 15 11
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Inner tie rod 100 74
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Tie rod end Inner tie rod metric hex nut 30 22
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Tie rod end Outer tie rod metric hex nut 47 35 Step 1, Minimum torque
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Tie rod end Outer tie rod metric hex nut 63 46 Step 1, Maximum torque
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Tie rod end Tie rod ball housing 85 63
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Steering knuckle Rear abutment bracket to Knuckle screw 25 18 M8 screw, ±5 Nm
  • IRS
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Steering knuckle Rear control blade to Knuckle screw 88 65 M12 screw, ±17 Nm
  • IRS
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Steering knuckle Rear knuckle bolt 115 85
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Steering rack Rack and pinion assembly metric hex nut 30 22
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Steering rack Rack pad locknut 75 55
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Steering rack Steering gear to Subframe 80 59
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Steering rack Valve end fittings 17 13
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Steering rack Cylinder end fittings 27 20
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Pinion Pinion lower retaining nut 40 30
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Pinion Pinion lower screw plug 60 44
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Steering column Steering column to Instrument panel 18 13
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Steering column Shift lever on fixed column nut 18 13 M12 nut
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Steering column Shift gate on fixed column 2 1
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Steering shaft Steering shaft to Connector tube 25 18
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Steering shaft Intermediate shaft to Steering rack input shaft 22 16
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Steering wheel Steering wheel to Steering column 38 28
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Steering wheel Ignition switch to Lock housing 1 1
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Power steering Power steering pump lower bolt 20 15 Minimum torque
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Power steering Power steering pump lower bolt 30 22 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Power steering Power steering pump upper bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Power steering Power steering pump upper bolts 30 22 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Power steering Pump to Mounting brackets 50 37
  • V8 Engines
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Power steering Pump to Mounting brackets 25 18
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Power steering Power steering bracket lower bolts 25 18
  • V8 Engines
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Power steering Mounting brackets to Cylinder head 47 35 M8
  • I6 Engines
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Power steering Mounting brackets to Cylinder head 23 17 M10
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Power steering Mounting brackets to Cylinder head 47 35 7/6
  • V8 Engines
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Power steering Idler pulley locknut 47 35
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Power steering Idler pulley bracket to Block 40 30
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Power steering Power steering tube nuts (feed pipes) 20 15
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Power steering Power steering tube nuts (pressure and return) 35 26
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Power steering Power steering pressure hose tube nut 30 22
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Power steering Power steering return hose clamp screw 30 22
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Power steering Power steering discharge fitting to Pump 5 4
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Power steering Power steering pressure switch 14 10
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Power steering Power steering pressure transducer 14 10
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Power steering Reservoir to Pump 50 37
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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 to Cylinder head 27 20
  • I6 Engines
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 23 17 Minimum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 27 20 Maximum torque
  • V8 Engines
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield - lower 20 15
  • I6 Engines
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold slip joint stud 18 13
  • I6 Engines
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold slip joint nut 23 17
  • I6 Engines
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Muffler Catalyst assembly outlet pipe to Intermediate muffler assembly inlet pipe bolts 35 26
  • 6 Cylinder
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Muffler Catalyst assembly outlet pipes to Intermediate muffler assembly inlet pipe nuts 35 26
  • 8 Cylinder
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Muffler Intermediate muffler outlet pipe to Rear muffler inlet pipe nuts 35 26
  • 6 Cylinder
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Muffler Intermediate muffler outlet pipe to Rear muffler inlet pipe nuts 35 26
  • 8 Cylinder
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Catalytic converter Catalyst assembly inlet pipe to Manifold nuts 25 18
  • 6 Cylinder
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Catalytic converter Catalyst assembly inlet pipes to Manifold nuts 25 18 LHS & RHS
  • 8 Cylinder
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Catalytic converter HEGO sensor to Catalyst assembly inlet pipe 48 35 LHS only
  • 8 Cylinder
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front caliper housing to Anchor guide pin bolts 42 31 ±3 Nm
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Disc brake Rear caliper housing to Anchor guide pin bolts 31 23 ±3 Nm
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Disc brake Front caliper anchor to Suspension knuckle 115 85 ±17 Nm
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Disc brake Rear caliper anchor to Axle housing or suspension knuckle 103 76 ±16 Nm
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Disc brake Front caliper bleed screw 12 9 ±2.5 Nm
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Brake line Front brake hose to Caliper banjo bolt 13 10 ±1 Nm, Step 1
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Brake line Rear brake hose to Caliper banjo bolt 13 10 ±1 Nm
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Brake line Brake line to EHCU nuts 16 12 M10
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Brake line Brake line to EHCU nuts 16 12 M12
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Brake booster Brake booster retaining nuts 23 17 ±3.4 Nm
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Brake pedal Pedal box housing 23 17 ±3.4 Nm
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Parking brake Parking brake screw 10 7 M6, First 1000 vehicles only, Minimum torque
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Parking brake Parking brake screw 12 9 M6, First 1000 vehicles only, Maximum torque
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Parking brake Parking brake screw 20 15 M8, Minimum torque
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Parking brake Parking brake screw 30 22 M8, Maximum torque
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ABS Front ABS sensor to Hub unit bolt 8 6
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ABS Rear ABS sensor to Knuckle screw 10 7 M6 screw, ±2 Nm
  • IRS
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ABS EHCU bracket bolts 8 6
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nuts 135 100
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Spring Spring shackle to Rear hanger and spring 120 89
  • Beam Axle
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Spring Rear spring to Rear spring front hanger 105 77
  • Beam Axle
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Spring Rear spring to Rear axle U-bolt and nut 60 44
  • Beam Axle
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Spring Rear spring U-bolt nuts 60 44
  • Beam Axle
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Spring Spring U-bolt nuts 60 44
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Spring Rear shock absorber to Rear spring plate 40 30
  • Beam Axle
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Spring Rear shock absorber to Spring plate nut 45 33
  • Beam Axle
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Spring Shock absorber to Spring plate nut 45 33
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber clevis to Rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolt 200 148
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber to Knuckle bolt 121 89 M14 bolt, ±18 Nm
  • IRS
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber to Upper mount (upper bolt) 70 52
  • IRS
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber to Upper mounting bracket 70 52
  • Beam Axle
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket to Body 35 26
  • Beam Axle
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar bracket to Subframe nut 97 72 ±10 Nm
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar bracket to Subframe screw 20 15 M8 screw, ±5 Nm
  • IRS
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer lower attachment nut 53 39 M10 nut, ±2.5 Nm
  • IRS
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar clamp bolt 20 15
  • Beam Axle
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar clamp bolt 20 15
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link to Stabilizer bar nut 98 72
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link to Rear lower control arm nut 98 72
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer bar droplink to RLCA 25 18 M10 nut, ±5 Nm
  • IRS
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Control arm Front lower control arm (FLCA) to Spindle nut 200 148
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Control arm Rear lower control arm (RLCA) to Spindle nut 200 148
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Control arm Front lower control arm (FLCA) to Subframe nut 175 129 ±10 Nm
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Control arm Rear lower control arm (RLCA) to Subframe nut 175 129 ±10 Nm
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Control arm FLCA to Subframe nut 140 103 M14 nut, ±28 Nm
  • IRS
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Control arm RLCA to Subframe nut 105 77 M12 nut, ±15 Nm
  • IRS
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Control arm FLCA to Knuckle nut 126 93 M12 nut, ±24 Nm
  • IRS
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Control arm RLCA to Knuckle nut 140 103 M14 nut, ±28 Nm
  • IRS
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Control arm Front upper control arm (FUCA) mounting bracket to Body nut 70 52
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Control arm Front upper control arm (FUCA) to Spindle nut 80 59
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Control arm Front upper control arm (FUCA) bush to Mounting bracket nut 75 55
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Control arm Rear UCA to Subframe nut 140 103 M14 nut, ±28 Nm
  • IRS
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Control arm Rear UCA to Knuckle nut 126 93 M12 nut, ±24 Nm
  • IRS
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Control arm Rear suspension arms to Axle housing 75 55
  • Beam Axle
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Control arm Suspension arms to Axle housing 75 55
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Control arm Rear suspension arms to Body 75 55
  • Beam Axle
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Control arm Suspension arms to Body 75 55
  • Full Floating Axle
  • IRS
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Ball joint Rear ball joint nuts 115 85
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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