Honda Civic (8th Gen.) (2005-2010) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Honda Civic (8th Gen.) 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 Civic (8th Gen.)

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	39	29		LX 5-Speed M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	39	29		LX 6-Speed M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	49	36		LX A/T

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Sensor	Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor bolt	12	9	Bolt 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Sensor	Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor bolt	12	9	Bolt 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Sensor	2nd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch	20	15		LX A/T
Sensor	3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch	20	15		LX A/T
Starter	Starter upper mounting bolt	44	32	Bolt 10x1.25mm	GX R18A1 A/T
Starter	Starter cable nut	9	7	Nut 8x1.25mm	GX R18A1 A/T
Air conditioning	A/C line securing bolt	10	7	Bolt 6x1.0mm	GX A/T
PCM	PCM bolts	10	7		LX A/T

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Differential carrier to Final driven gear bolts	101	74		LX A/T
Clutch assembly	Countershaft locknut	167	123		LX A/T
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate to Engine bolts	74	55	Bolts 12x1.0mm	LX A/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	49	36		LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Upper transmission mounting bolts	64	47	Bolts 12x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Lower transmission housing mounting bolts	64	47	Bolts 12x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Front transmission housing mounting bolts	64	47	Bolts 12x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Rear transmission housing mounting bolts	64	47	Bolts 12x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission housing mounting bolts	44	32	Bolts 10x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mounting bolt	74	55	Bolt 12x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mounting nuts	74	55	Nuts 12x.1.25mm	LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mounting bolt and nuts	74	55	Bolt and nuts 12x1.25mm	GX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount mounting bolts	64	47	Bolts 12x1.25mm	GX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bracket bolts	59	44	Bolts 12x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bracket bolts	59	44	Bolts 12x1.25mm	GX A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount stiffener bolts	38	28	Bolts 10x1.25mm	GX A/T
Torque converter	Torque converter to Drive plate	12	9	Bolts 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Torque converter	Torque converter cover bolts	12	9	Bolts 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Transfer	Control lever lock bolt	14	10	Bolts 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Transfer	Shift lever knob screws	3	2		LX A/T
Transfer	Shift lever assembly bolts	22	16	Bolts 8x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transfer	Shift cable nuts	22	16	Nut 8x1.25mm	LX A/T
Transfer	Shift cable bracket bolts	10	7	Bolts 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Transfer	Shift cable holder bracket bolts	12	9	Bolts 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Transfer	Shift cable holder to Holder bracket bolts	10	7	Bolts 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Transfer	Shift cable cover bolts	12	9	Bolts 6x1.0mm	LX A/T
Transfer	Shift cable cover bolts	12	9	Bolts 6x1.0mm	GX R18A1 A/T
Transfer	Transmission range switch cover bolts	12	9	Bolts 6x1.0mm	LX A/T

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Steering rack	Steering gearbox mounting bracket bolts	39	29	Bolts 10x1.25mm	LX A/T
Power steering	Power steering fluid line clamp bracket bolt	10	7	Bolt 6x1.0mm	LX A/T

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

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Radius arm	Upper torque rod bolt	64	47	Bolt 12x1.25mm	LX A/T
Radius arm	Upper torque rod mounting bolt	64	47	Bolt 12x1.25mm	GX A/T
Radius arm	Lower torque rod mounting bolt	93	69	Retighten, Bolt 14x1.5mm	LX A/T
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bolt	93	69	Bolt 14x1.5mm	LX A/T
Radius arm	Lower torque rod mounting bolts	64	47	Stage 1, Bolts 12x1.25mm	GX A/T
Radius arm	Lower torque rod mounting bolts	93	69	Stage 2, Bolt 14x1.5mm	GX A/T
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bracket bolts	39	29	Bolts 10x1.25mm	GX A/T
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bracket bolts	74	55	Bolts 10x1.25mm	GX A/T
Ball joint	Lower arms to Ball joints mounting nuts and bolts	59	44	Stage 1, Nut C	LX A/T
Ball joint	Lower arms to Ball joints mounting nuts and bolts	59	44	Stage 2, Nut D	LX A/T
Ball joint	Lower arms to Ball joints mounting nuts and bolts	59	44	Stage 3, Bolt E	LX A/T

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