Honda CR-V (4th Gen.) (2011-2015) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Honda CR-V (4th 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 CR-V (4th Gen.)

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil filter	Oil filter	12	9
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13
Alternator	Spark plugs	22	16
Differential	Drain plug	47	35
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bolts	34	25	8mm bolts	2WD
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bolts	50	37	10mm bolts	AWD
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bolts	23	17

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
Oil pan	Oil pan drain bolt	39	29
Oil filter	Oil filter	12	9
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure switch	18	13
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	18	13
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolts	22	16
Intake manifold	Intake manifold nuts	22	16
Intake manifold	Air cleaner	10	7
Throttle body	Throttle body bolts	22	16
Engine block	PCV valve	45	33
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bolts	64	47
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bracket bolt	74	55
Engine mounts	Side engine mount bracket nut	74	55
Engine mounts	Front engine mount bolts	74	55
Engine mounts	Front engine mount bolt	64	47
Sensor	A/F sensor	44	32
Sensor	Knock sensor	22	16
Sensor	Secondary HO2S	44	32
Sensor	A/C pressure sensor	11	8
Sensor	Output shaft (countershaft) speed sensor	12	9
Sensor	Input shaft (mainshaft) speed sensor	12	9
Alternator	Spark plugs	22	16
Starter	Starter bolt	45	33	10mm bolt
Starter	Starter bolt	64	47	12mm bolt
Starter	Starter harness clamp nut	9	7
Water pump	Water passage bolts	45	33
Water pump	Water passage nuts	45	33
Radiator	Water outlet bolts	22	16
Radiator	Water outlet nuts	22	16
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bolts	22	16
Air conditioning	A/C compressor center nut	26	19
Air conditioning	A/C compressor bracket bolts	45	33
Air conditioning	A/C compressor relief valve	10	7
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts	22	16
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt	56	41
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idler pulley bolt	45	33
Rocker arm	Rocker arm oil pressure switch	22	16
Fuel system	Fuel tank locknut	100	74
Fuel system	Fuel tank support straps bolts	38	28

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Filler plug	47	35
Differential	Drain plug	47	35
Differential	Rear differential mount rubber bolts	31	23
Differential	Right and left rear differential mount brackets B bolt	64	47	10mm bolt
Differential	Right and left rear differential mount brackets B bolts	59	44	12mm bolts
Differential	Rear differential mount assembly A bolts	44	32	10mm bolts
Differential	Rear differential mount assembly A bolts	59	44	12mm bolts
Clutch pressure plate	Clutch pressure inspection hole sealing bolts	18	13		Automatic Transmission
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate bolts	74	55		Automatic Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	ATF drain plug	49	36		Automatic Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	Transmission fluid pressure switches	20	15		Automatic Transmission
Transmission fluid pan	ATF dipstick guide tube	12	9
Transmission fluid pan	ATF outlet line	12	9
Transmission fluid pan	ATF inlet line	12	9
Transmission fluid pan	ATF outlet line sealing washers	28	21
Transmission fluid pan	ATF inlet line sealing washers	28	21
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bolts	59	44
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bolt	88	65
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bracket bolt	74	55
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mount bracket nuts	74	55
Transmission mount/case	Transmission assembly mounting bolts	44	32	10mm bolts	Automatic Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Transmission assembly mounting bolts	64	47	12mm bolts	Automatic Transmission
Transmission mount/case	Transmission housing bolts	44	32
Transmission mount/case	Transmission end cover (special bolts)	28	21
Transmission mount/case	Transmission end cover (1mm bolts)	12	9
Transmission mount/case	Transmission range switch cover	12	9
Transfer	Transfer assembly bolts	44	32		Automatic Transmission
Transfer	Shift cable end nut	22	16		Automatic Transmission
Transfer	Shift lever assembly bolts	22	16		Automatic Transmission
Transfer	Shift lever bracket base bolts	22	16		Automatic Transmission
Transfer	Shift lever bracket base nut	22	16		Automatic Transmission
Drive/Axle shaft	Front driveshaft spindle nut	328	242
Drive/Axle shaft	Rear driveshaft spindle nut	181	133
Drive/Axle shaft	Intermediate shaft dowel bolts	39	29
Drive/Axle shaft	Intermediate shaft flange bolt	39	29
Drive/Axle shaft	No.1 propeller shaft bolts	32	24
Drive/Axle shaft	No.2 propeller shaft bolts	32	24
Drive/Axle shaft	No.1 propeller shaft protector bolts	22	16
Drive/Axle shaft	No.2 propeller shaft protector bolts	22	16
Drive/Axle shaft	Center support bearing bolts	39	29

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end nuts	54	40
Tie rod end	Tie rod end lock nuts	44	32
Steering knuckle	Front knuckle damper pinch bolts/nuts	157	116
Steering knuckle	Rear knuckle bolt	69	51	14mm bolt
Steering knuckle	Rear knuckle nut	57	42	12mm nut
Steering rack	Steering gearbox bolts	87	64
Steering rack	Steering gearbox stiffener bolts	29	21
Steering rack	Steering joint bolts	29	21
Steering column	Steering column bolts	22	16
Steering column	Steering column nuts	13	10
Steering wheel	Steering wheel nut	39	29

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts	33	24
Muffler	Muffler flexible joint bolts	22	16
Catalytic converter	TWC self locking nuts	33	24
Catalytic converter	TWC upper bolts and nuts	31	23
Catalytic converter	TWC bracket bolts	45	33

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bolts	34	25	8mm bolts	2WD
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bolts	50	37	10mm bolts	AWD
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bolts	23	17
Disc brake	Front brake caliper bracket bolts	137	101
Disc brake	Rear brake caliper bracket bolts	108	80
Brake line	Front brake hose banjo bolt	35	26
Brake line	Rear brake hose banjo bolt	35	26
Brake line	Master cylinder brake line	22	16
Brake line	VSA modulator-control unit brake line	15	11	10mm
Brake line	VSA modulator-control unit brake line	22	16	12mm
Brake booster	Brake booster/brake pedal nuts	12	9
Brake pedal	Brake pedal bolt	22	16
Master cylinder	Master cylinder nuts	15	11
Parking brake	Parking brake pedal bolt	22	16
Parking brake	Parking brake pedal nuts	22	16

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Front wheel nuts	108	80
Wheels	Rear wheel nuts	108	80
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front damper self-locking nut	44	32
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear damper self-locking nut	29	21
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front damper upper nuts	44	32
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear damper upper nut	74	55
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear damper lower bolt	93	69
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bar bolts	22	16
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar bolts	22	16
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer link nut	78	58
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer link nut	38	28
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer link self-locking nut	38	28
Radius arm	Upper torque rod bolts	74	55
Radius arm	Upper torque rod bolt	54	40
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bolts	88	65	12mm bolts
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bolt	93	69	14mm bolt
Radius arm	Lower torque rod bracket bolts	74	55
Control arm	Front lower arm bolt	59	44	12mm bolt
Control arm	Front lower arm bolt	113	83	14mm bolt
Control arm	Rear upper arm bolts	93	69	12mm bolts
Trailing arm	Trailing arm front bolts	74	55
Trailing arm	Trailing arm rear bolt	59	44
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint nuts	52	38
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint bolt	52	38
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint castle nut	59	44	Minimum torque
Ball joint	Front lower ball joint castle nut	69	51	Maximum torque

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