Honda Accord 8 (2007-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Honda Accord 8 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 8

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil filter Oil filter 12 9
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 14 10
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 39 29
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 49 36
  • A/T
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  • Production years: 2007 - 2012
  • Generation: 8
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Honda Inspire Proton Perdana Acura TSX Honda Spirior

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain bolt 39 29
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 12 9 Final step
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Oil pan Baffle plate bolts 12 9
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Oil filter Oil filter 12 9
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Oil filter Oil filter base bolts 22 16
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Oil filter Oil filter feed pipe to Oil filter base 35 26
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 18 13
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Oil feeder Oil jet bolts 16 12
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Oil pump Oil pump housing bolts 12 9
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 22 16 Bolts 8x1.25mm
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 44 32 Bolts 10x1.25mm
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket bolt 44 32
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Oil pump Oil pump chain auto-tensioner bolts 12 9
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Oil pump Oil pump chain guide bolts 22 16
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Oil pump Oil pump relief valve sealing bolt 39 29
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 41 30
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29
  • PZEV Model
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 12 9
  • PZEV Model
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 12 9
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts and nuts 22 16
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket bolt 12 9 Bolt 6x1.0mm
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bracket nuts 22 16 Nuts 8x1.25mm
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 22 16
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Engine block Engine oil gallery cap bolt 22 16
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Engine block PCV valve 45 33
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Engine mounts Front engine mount bolt 54 40
  • A/T
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Engine mounts Front engine mount bolt 54 40
  • M/T
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount bolts 54 40 Bolts 10x1.25mm
  • A/T
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount bolt 78 58 Bolt 12x1.25mm
  • A/T
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount bolts 78 58
  • M/T
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Engine mounts Side engine mount bolts 64 47
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Engine mounts Front engine mount bracket bolts 64 47
  • A/T
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Engine mounts Front engine mount bracket bolts 64 47
  • M/T
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount bracket bolts 88 65
  • A/T
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount bracket bolts 88 65
  • M/T
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount upper bracket bolts 54 40
  • A/T
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Engine mounts Side engine mount bracket bolts 44 32
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Engine mounts Engine cover bolts 12 9
  • PZEV Model
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Engine mounts Engine cover bolts 12 9
  • Except PZEV Model
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Sensor Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor 12 9
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Sensor Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor bolt 3 2
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Sensor A/F sensor 44 32
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Sensor Secondary HO2S 44 32
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Sensor CMP sensor 12 9
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Sensor CKP sensor cover bolts 12 9
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Sensor Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor bolt 12 9
  • A/T
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Sensor Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor bolt 12 9
  • A/T
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Sensor Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor 12 9
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Sensor Knock sensor 31 23
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Sensor Front wheel speed sensor bolt 10 7
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Sensor Rear wheel speed sensor bolt 10 7
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Alternator Alternator bolt 22 16 Bolt 8x1.25mm
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Alternator Alternator bolt 44 32 Bolt 10x1.25mm
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Alternator Positive alternator cable nut 8 6
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Starter Starter bolts 44 32 Bolts 10x1.25mm
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Starter Starter bolts 64 47 Bolts 12x1.25mm
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Battery Battery base bolts 22 16
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Battery Ignition coils bolts 12 9
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Battery Ignition coil cover bolts 12 9
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Battery Positive cable to Battery 3 2 Minimum torque
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Battery Positive cable to Battery 6 4 Maximum torque
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Battery Negative cable to Battery 9 7 Minimum torque
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Battery Negative cable to Battery 12 9 Maximum torque
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Camshaft VTC actuator mounting bolt 113 83
  • PZEV Model
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Camshaft VTC actuator mounting bolt 113 83
  • Except PZEV Model
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolt 72 53
  • PZEV Model
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft sprocket mounting bolt 72 53
  • Except PZEV Model
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Camshaft Camshaft holder mounting bolts 22 16
  • PZEV Model
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Camshaft Camshaft holder mounting bolts 22 16
  • Except PZEV Model
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Camshaft Intake locknut 14 10
  • PZEV Model
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Camshaft Intake locknut 14 10
  • Except PZEV Model
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Camshaft Exhaust locknut 14 10
  • PZEV Model
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Camshaft Exhaust locknut 14 10
  • Except PZEV Model
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Camshaft Cam chain guide A bolts 12 9
  • PZEV Model
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Camshaft Cam chain guide A bolts 12 9
  • Except PZEV Model
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Camshaft Cam chain guide B bolts 22 16
  • PZEV Model
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Camshaft Cam chain guide B bolts 22 16
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Camshaft CMP pulse plates 39 29
  • PZEV Model
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Camshaft CMP pulse plates 39 29
  • Except PZEV Model
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 49 36
  • PZEV Model
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 49 36
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolts 29 21
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Crankshaft CKP pulse plate bolts 22 16
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Crankshaft Upper balancer shaft holder bolts 12 9 Bolts 6x1.0mm
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Crankshaft Upper balancer shaft holder bolts 27 20 Bolts 8x1.25mm
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Common rail Fuel rail mounting nuts 22 16
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Water pump Water pump bolts 12 9
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 14 10
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Radiator Radiator fan shroud assembly bolts 7 5
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Radiator Fan shrouds bolts 4 3
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Radiator Fan shrouds nuts 6 4
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Radiator Water outlet bolts 22 16
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 12 9
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Radiator Thermostat assembly bolts 12 9
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Air conditioning A/C compressor mounting bolts 22 16
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bracket to Engine block 44 32
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Air conditioning A/C compressor relief valve 13 10
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Air conditioning A/C condenser fan shroud assembly bolts 7 5
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Air conditioning Discharge hose to A/C compressor 10 7
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Air conditioning Discharge hose to A/C condenser 10 7
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Air conditioning Receiver line to A/C condenser 10 7
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Air conditioning Receiver line to A/C line 14 10
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Air conditioning A/C pressure switch to Receiver line 11 8
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Air conditioning A/C lines to Evaporator 10 7
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Air conditioning A/C line to Suction hose 10 7
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Air conditioning Suction hose to A/C compressor 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auto-tensioner bolt and nut 22 16
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auto-tensioner pulley bolt 56 41
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioner arm bolt 22 16
  • PZEV Model
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioner arm bolt 22 16
  • Except PZEV Model
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain case cover bolts 12 9
  • PZEV Model
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain case cover bolts 12 9
  • Except PZEV Model
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PCM ECM/PCM bolts 12 9
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PCM ECM/PCM cover bolts 10 7
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Rocker arm Rocker shaft holders bolts 12 9 Bolts 6x1.0mm
  • PZEV Model
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Rocker arm Rocker shaft holders bolts 12 9 Bolts 6x1.0mm
  • Except PZEV Model
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Rocker arm Rocker shaft holders bolts 22 16 Bolts 8x1.25mm
  • PZEV Model
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Rocker arm Rocker shaft holders bolts 22 16 Bolts 8x1.25mm
  • Except PZEV Model
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Rocker arm Rocker arm oil pressure switch 22 16
  • PZEV Model
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Rocker arm Rocker arm oil pressure switch 22 16
  • Except PZEV Model
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Fuel system Injector base bolts and nuts 22 16
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Fuel system Fuel injector connectors bolt 12 9
  • PZEV Model
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Fuel system Fuel injector connectors bolt 12 9
  • Except PZEV Model
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Fuel system Fuel pulsation damper 22 16
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Fuel system Fuel tank protector 10 7
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Fuel system Strap bolts 38 28
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Fuel system Fuel fill pipe bolt 10 7
  • PZEV Model
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Fuel system Fuel fill pipe bolt 10 7
  • Except PZEV Model
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Final driven gear to Differential carrier bolts 121 89
  • M/T
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Differential Final driven gear to Differential carrier bolts 101 74
  • A/T
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Wheel hub assembly Front spindle nut 329 243
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Wheel hub assembly Front brake disc to Hub nuts 108 80
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Wheel hub assembly Rear brake disc to Hub nuts 108 80
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Clutch pressure plate Pressure plate mounting bolts 25 18
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Clutch assembly Clutch pushrod locknut 17 13
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal position switch locknut 10 7
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Clutch assembly Clutch interlock switch locknut 10 7
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Clutch assembly Clutch lines to Clutch hose 15 11
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Clutch assembly Countershaft assembly 119 88
  • M/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel mounting bolts 123 91
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolts 74 55
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 39 29
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 49 36
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 44 32
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) cooler line brackets bolts 12 9
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan ATF filter holder bolt 12 9
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission fluid pressure switch 20 15
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Upper transmission mount bolts 64 47
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Upper transmission housing mounting bolts 64 47
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Upper transmission mount bracket 1 bolts 54 40
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Upper transmission mount bracket 2 bolts 59 44
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts 59 44
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Front side lower transmission mounting bolt 44 32 Bolt 10x1.25mm
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Front side lower transmission mounting bolts 64 47 Bolts 12x1.25mm
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Front lower transmission housing mounting bolts 44 32 Bolts 10x1.25mm
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Front lower transmission housing mounting bolts 64 47 Bolts 12x1.25mm
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Rear side lower transmission mounting bolt 44 32 Bolt 10x1.25mm
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Rear side lower transmission mounting bolts 64 47 Bolts 12x1.25mm
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Lower transmission mount bolts 54 40
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Lower transmission mount bolts 54 40
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Lower transmission mount mounting nuts 44 32
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission lower mount nuts 44 32
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mounting bolts 64 47
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Transmission mount/case Transmission housing to Clutch housing flange bolts 27 20
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Rear transmission housing mounting bolts 64 47
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission end cover bolts 12 9
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Transmission mount/case Transmission end cover special bolts 28 21
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Torque converter Clutch/Torque converter cover bolts 12 9
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Torque converter Torque converter to Drive plate bolts 12 9
  • A/T
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Transfer Shift cable bracket bolts 27 20
  • M/T
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Transfer Shift cable bracket bolts 10 7
  • A/T
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Transfer Shift cable cover bolts 12 9
  • A/T
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Transfer Shift cable end nut 22 16
  • A/T
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Transfer Shift lever housing bolts 22 16
  • M/T
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Transfer Shift lever bracket base bolts 22 16
  • A/T
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Transfer Shift lever knob 6 4 Minimum torque
  • M/T
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Transfer Shift lever knob 9 7 Maximum torque
  • M/T
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Transfer Shift lever knob screws 3 2
  • A/T
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Transfer Control lever lock bolt 14 10
  • A/T
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Transfer Transmission range switch cover bolt 12 9
  • A/T
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Drive/Axle shaft Mainshaft locknut 226 167 Step 1
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Drive/Axle shaft Mainshaft locknut 167 123 Step 3
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Drive/Axle shaft Countershaft locknut 226 167 Step 1
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Drive/Axle shaft Countershaft locknut 167 123 Step 3
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Drive/Axle shaft Secondary shaft locknut 226 167 Step 1
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Drive/Axle shaft Secondary shaft locknut 167 123 Step 3
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Drive/Axle shaft Intermediate shaft bearing support flange bolt 39 29
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Drive/Axle shaft Intermediate shaft bearing support dowel bolts 39 29
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Drive/Axle shaft Intermediate shaft bearing support heat shield flange bolts 10 7
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Front tie rod end ball joint nut 54 40
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Tie rod end Tie rod end lock nut 44 32
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Steering knuckle Front knuckle ball joint castle nut 78 58 Minimum torque
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Steering knuckle Front knuckle ball joint castle nut 88 65 Maximum torque
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Steering knuckle Rear knuckle bolts 98 72
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Steering rack Steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts 38 28
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Steering rack Steering gearbox stiffeners bolts 59 44 Bolts 10x1.25mm
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Steering rack Steering gearbox stiffeners bolts 74 55 Bolts 14x1.5mm
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Steering rack Lower steering joint bolt 28 21
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Steering rack Upper steering joint bolt 28 21
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Steering rack Rack guide screw 25 18
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Steering rack Rack guide screw 4 3 Retighten
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Steering rack Steering rack cylinder end 98 72
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Steering rack Rack end 93 69
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Pinion Pinion shaft end self-locking nut 30 22
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Steering column Steering column attaching nuts and bolts 16 12
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 39 29
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Power steering Power steering pump mounting bolts 44 32
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Power steering Power steering gear box mounting bolts 74 55
  • M/T
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Power steering Power steering gear box mounting bracket bolts 38 28
  • M/T
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Power steering Power steering gear box heat shield bolts 10 7
  • M/T
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Power steering Power steering hose bracket bolt 12 9
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Power steering Power steering fluid line brackets bolts 12 9
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Power steering Power steering line holder bolt 10 7
  • M/T
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Power steering Power steering fluid inlet line clamp bracket bolt 10 7
  • A/T
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Power steering Power steering fluid return line clamp bolt 10 7
  • A/T
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Power steering Power steering pressure switch 12 9
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Power steering Pump cover bolts 20 15
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Power steering Pump outlet hose bolts 11 8
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Power steering Pump housing cap 9 7
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Power steering P/S joint adapter to Pump outlet bolts 11 8
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Power steering Pressure control valve cap 49 36
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe bolts 22 16
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe self-locking nuts 33 24
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe bracket bolt 44 32
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe heat shield bolts 10 7
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Muffler Muffler self-locking nuts 33 24
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Catalytic converter TWC self-locking nuts 33 24
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Catalytic converter WU-TWC bracket bolts 44 32
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Catalytic converter WU-TWC gasket nuts 31 23
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Catalytic converter Converter cover bolts 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 Front brake disc flat screws 10 7
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Disc brake Rear brake disc flat screws 10 7
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Disc brake Front caliper body flange bolt 34 25 AKEBONO type
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Disc brake Front caliper body flange bolt 50 37 NISSIN type
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Disc brake Rear caliper body flange bolts 23 17
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Disc brake Front caliper body banjo bolt 35 26 AKEBONO type
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Disc brake Front caliper body banjo bolt 35 26 NISSIN type
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Disc brake Rear caliper body banjo bolt 35 26
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Disc brake Front brake caliper bracket mounting bolts 108 80
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper bracket mounting bolts 108 80
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Disc brake Front bleed screw 9 7 NISSIN type
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Disc brake Front bleed screw 8 6 AKEBONO type
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Disc brake Rear bleed screw 9 7
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Brake line Front brake hose bracket mounting bolt 22 16
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Brake line Rear brake hose mounting bolt 22 16
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Brake line Brake lines to Master cylinder 22 16
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Brake booster Brake booster mounting nuts 12 9
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bracket mounting bolt 22 16
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bracket mounting nuts 12 9
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Brake pedal Brake pedal support member bolts 22 16
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Brake pedal Clutch pedal mounting bolt 22 16
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Master cylinder Master cylinder mounting nuts 15 11
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Master cylinder Master cylinder reservoir mounting bolt 10 7
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Parking brake Parking brake cable mounting bolt 22 16
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Front wheel nuts 108 80
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Wheels Rear wheel nuts 108 80
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Struts Strut brace nuts 22 16
  • M/T
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Struts Strut brace mounting nuts 22 16
  • A/T
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Struts Front strut brace mounting nuts 22 16
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper pinch bolt 49 36
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper fork mounting nut 64 47
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper mounting nuts 55 41
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear damper mounting nuts 55 41
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear damper flange nut 44 32
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear damper lower mounting bolt 64 47
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front damper unit self-locking nut 29 21
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear damper unit self-locking nut 29 21
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar bushing flange bolts 44 32
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar bushing flange bolts 22 16
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link self-locking nut 38 28
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer link self-locking nut 38 28
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link to Lower arm flange nut 39 29
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer link flange nut 44 32
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Control arm Front upper arm mounting bolts 31 23
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Control arm Front lower arm mounting bolt 64 47 Bolt 12x1.25mm
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Control arm Front lower arm mounting bolt 88 65 Bolt 14x1.5mm
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Control arm Rear lower arm mounting bolt 59 44
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Control arm Rear upper arm mounting bolts 59 44
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Control arm Rear control arm self-locking nut 59 44
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Ball joint Knuckle ball joint to Lower arms castle nut 78 58 Minimum torque
  • A/T
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Ball joint Knuckle ball joint to Lower arms castle nut 88 65 Maximum torque
  • A/T
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Ball joint Front upper arm ball joint castle nut 44 32 Minimum torque
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Ball joint Front upper arm ball joint castle nut 52 38 Maximum torque
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Ball joint Rear upper arm ball joint castle nut 69 51 Minimum torque
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Ball joint Rear upper arm ball joint castle nut 78 58 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 Accord 8

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