Honda Accord 5 (1994-1997) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Honda Accord 5 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 Honda Accord 5

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil filter Oil filter 22 16
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel nut 108 80
  • Front
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Steering wheel Steering wheel 38 28
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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  • Production years: 1994 - 1997
  • Generation: Fifth
  • 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 Fuel Tank Drain Plug 50 37
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Oil pan Engine Oil Drain Plug 44 32
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Oil pan Oil pan 14 10
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Oil filter Oil filter 22 16
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Oil pressure switch Regulator 12 9
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 18 13
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Oil pump Oil pump cover 7 5
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Piston rods Rod bearing 46 34
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 18 13
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
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Throttle body Throttle body 22 16
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Sensor Oxygen Sensor 45 33
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Sensor Speed sensor 12 9
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Sensor Crankshaft Position Sensor: 145 107
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Sensor Coolant Temperature Sensor 18 13
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Starter Lock-up Control Solenoid Valve 12 9
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Camshaft Camshaft 12 9 M6
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Camshaft Camshaft 22 16 M8
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 245 181
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Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap 74 55
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Crankshaft Driven gear 25 18
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Crankshaft Gear case mounting 25 18
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Crankshaft Balance Shaft Pulley 29 21
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Common rail Fuel Rail 12 9
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Water pump Water pump 12 9
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Heater core Auxiliary Air Valve 10 7
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Radiator Radiator 10 7 Bottom bolt
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Radiator Radiator 10 7 Upper bracket
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Air conditioning Expansion valve to evaporator core 24 18
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Air conditioning Expansion valve to receiver line 15 11
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Air conditioning Compressor to compressor bracket 22 16
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Air conditioning Compressor bracket to cylinder block 48 35
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Air conditioning Discharge hose to condenser 10 7
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Air conditioning Condenser pipe to condenser 10 7
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Air conditioning Condenser pipe to receiver/dryer 13 10
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Air conditioning Receiver Pipe to Receiver/Dryer 13 10
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Air conditioning Receiver Pipe to Evaporator 13 10
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Air conditioning Receiver Pipe to Receiver/Dryer 13 10
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Air conditioning Suction Pipe to Evaporator 31 23
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Air conditioning Suction Hose to Suction Pipe 31 23
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Air conditioning Suction Hose to Compressor 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing Belt Tensioner 67 49
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Valve cover Valve cover 10 7
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Fuel system Flare nut 19 14
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Wheel nut 108 80
  • Front
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Wheel hub assembly Brake rotor/hub assembly 44 32
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Wheel hub assembly Spindle nut 245 181
  • Front
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Wheel hub assembly Spindle nut 181 133
  • Rear
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Wheel hub assembly Flange nut 15 11
  • Front
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Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate 25 18
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Clutch assembly Clutch pipe 19 14
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Clutch assembly Locknut 127 94
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Transfer Shifter A/T 3 2 Gear Position Indicator
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Transfer Shifter A/T 5 4 Gear Position Switch
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Transfer Shifter A/T 22 16 Lever Mounting
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Transfer Shifter A/T 3 2 Parking Pin Switch
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Transfer Shifter A/T 10 7 Shift Lock Solenoid
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Transfer Shifter A/T 10 7 Adjuster Lock Nut
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Transfer Shifter A/T 10 7 Select Lever Assembly
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end 39 29 Minimum
  • Front
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Tie rod end Tie rod end 47 35 Maximum
  • Front
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Idler arm Idler gear 12 9 Rever shaft holderse
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Idler arm Idler gear 226 167 Secondary shaft
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Steering knuckle Lower Arm Nut 49 36 Minimum
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Steering knuckle Lower Arm Nut 59 44 Maximum
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Steering knuckle Upper Arm 39 29 Minimum
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Steering knuckle Upper Arm 47 35 Maximum
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Steering knuckle Wheel spindle nut 245 181
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Steering wheel Steering wheel 38 28
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Power steering Flow Control Valve Seat 13 10
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Power steering Inlet Joint Bolt 11 8
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Power steering Control Valve Cover Bolts 11 8
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Power steering Pulley Nut 64 47
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Power steering Pump Cover Flange 20 15
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Power steering Outlet Line 11 8
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Power steering Pump Mounting 24 18
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Power steering Pump 11 8
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Power steering Valve Housing 37 27
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Power steering Valve housing cylinder line 17 13
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Power steering Return line 28 21
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Power steering Gearbox housing line 29 21
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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 44 32 Bracket
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 22 16 Cover bolt
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 31 23 Mounting
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EGR EGR 22 16
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Catalytic converter Catalyst Shield 118 87
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Brake calliper 108 80
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Disc brake Bleeder 11 8
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Disc brake Bleed screw 9 7
  • Front
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Disc brake Bleed screw 7 5
  • Rear
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Disc brake Caliper Bracket Mounting 38 28
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Disc brake Caliper Mounting 23 17
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Disc brake Banjo Bolts 34 25
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Master cylinder Master cylinder 13 10 Brake booster
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Master cylinder Master cylinder 15 11 Master cylinder nut
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Master cylinder Master cylinder 15 11 Pushrod locknut
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Master cylinder Master cylinder 22 16 Star locknut
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ABS ABS Pump Motor 15 11
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Struts 29 21 Upper self locking nut
  • Front
  • Rear
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Struts Struts 38 28 Upper flange
  • Front
  • Rear
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Struts Struts 54 40 Lower flange
  • Rear
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar 13 10
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Control arm Control arm 64 47 Upper arm
  • Front
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Control arm Control arm 54 40 Lower arm
  • Front
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Control arm Control arm 38 28 Upper arm
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm 54 40 Lower arm A Self locking
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm 64 47 Lower arm B flange
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm 64 47 Lower arm to knuckle
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Arm Bracket 64 47
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Trailing arm Arm Self Locking 35 26
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Ball joint Ball joint 49 36 Minimum
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Ball joint Ball joint 59 44 Maximum
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Accord 5

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