Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Hyundai Elantra 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 settings for Hyundai Elantra

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drain plug	15	11	Minimum
Oil pan	Drain plug	25	18	Maximum

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	Fuel tank drain plug	15	11	Minimum
Oil pan	Fuel tank drain plug	25	18	Maximum
Oil pan	Drain plug	15	11	Minimum
Oil pan	Drain plug	25	18	Maximum
Oil filter	Fuel filter	25	18	Minimum
Oil filter	Fuel filter	35	26	Maximum
Oil filter	Fuel pressure gauge to fuel filter	25	18	Minimum
Oil filter	Fuel pressure gauge to fuel filter	35	26	Maximum
Oil pump	Oil pump bracket to engine	25	18	Minimum
Oil pump	Oil pump bracket to engine	33	24	Maximum
Oil pump	Oil pump suction connector to pump bodyOil pump suction connector to pump body	14	10	Minimum
Oil pump	Oil pump suction connector to pump bodyOil pump suction connector to pump body	18	13	Maximum
Oil pump	Oil pump mounting bracket bolt	45	33	Minimum
Oil pump	Oil pump mounting bracket bolt	55	41	Maximum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold mounting bolt (M8)	15	11	Minimum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold mounting bolt (M8)	20	15	Maximum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold mounting nut and bolt	30	22	Minimum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold mounting nut and bolt	42	31	Maximum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold stay bolts	25	18	Minimum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold stay bolts	30	22	Maximum
Throttle body	Throttle body to intake manifold	15	11	Minimum
Throttle body	Throttle body to intake manifold	22	16	Maximum
Sensor	Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	20	15	Minimum
Sensor	Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor	40	30	Maximum
Water pump	Engine coolant pump to cylinder block	12	9	Minimum
Water pump	Engine coolant pump to cylinder block	15	11	Maximum
Water pump	Engine coolant pump pulley	8	6	Minimum
Water pump	Engine coolant pump pulley	10	7	Maximum
Water pump	Engine coolant pump to cylinder block (generator brace mounting)	20	15	Minimum
Water pump	Engine coolant pump to cylinder block (generator brace mounting)	27	20	Maximum
Water pump	Engine coolant temperature sender	10	7	Minimum
Water pump	Engine coolant temperature sender	12	9	Maximum
Water pump	Engine coolant temperature sensor	20	15	Minimum
Water pump	Engine coolant temperature sensor	40	30	Maximum
Water pump	Engine coolant outlet fitting bolt	17	13	Minimum
Water pump	Engine coolant outlet fitting bolt	20	15	Maximum
Fuel system	High pressure hose flare nut	20	15	Minimum
Fuel system	High pressure hose flare nut	40	30	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel bearing self locking nut	150	111	Minimum	Rear
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel bearing self locking nut	200	148	Maximum	Rear
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal to pedal support member	19	14	Minimum
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal to pedal support member	28	21	Maximum
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal support member	17	13	Minimum
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal support member	21	15	Maximum
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder to firewall	9	7	Minimum
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder to firewall	14	10	Maximum
Clutch assembly	Clutch release cylinder mounting bolt	20	15	Minimum
Clutch assembly	Clutch release cylinder mounting bolt	27	20	Maximum
Clutch assembly	Clutch release cylinder to union bolt	20	15	Minimum
Clutch assembly	Clutch release cylinder to union bolt	25	18	Maximum
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder push rod lock nut	10	7	Minimum
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder push rod lock nut	15	11	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end lock nut	34	25	Minimum
Tie rod end	Tie rod end lock nut	50	37	Maximum
Tie rod end	Tie rod end ball joint starting torque	1	1	Minimum
Tie rod end	Tie rod end ball joint starting torque	3	2	Maximum
Steering shaft	Steering shaft and joint	15	11	Minimum
Steering shaft	Steering shaft and joint	20	15	Maximum
Steering shaft	Steering wheel and shaft	35	26	Minimum
Steering shaft	Steering wheel and shaft	45	33	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to nut engine	25	18	Minimum
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to nut engine	30	22	Maximum
Exhaust manifold	Front exhaust pipe nuts to exhaust manifold	30	22	Minimum
Exhaust manifold	Front exhaust pipe nuts to exhaust manifold	40	30	Maximum
Exhaust manifold	Front exhautst pipe bolt to engine	20	15	Minimum
Exhaust manifold	Front exhautst pipe bolt to engine	30	22	Maximum
Exhaust manifold	Front exhausts pipe bolts to catalytic converter	40	30	Minimum
Exhaust manifold	Front exhausts pipe bolts to catalytic converter	60	44	Maximum
Exhaust manifold	Center exhausts pipe bolts to catalytic converter	30	22	Minimum
Exhaust manifold	Center exhausts pipe bolts to catalytic converter	40	30	Maximum
Exhaust manifold	Center exhausts pipe bolts to main muffler	30	22	Minimum
Exhaust manifold	Center exhausts pipe bolts to main muffler	40	30	Maximum
Exhaust manifold	Center exhaust pipe bolts to bracket	10	7	Minimum
Exhaust manifold	Center exhaust pipe bolts to bracket	15	11	Maximum
EGR	EGR valve bolts	15	11	Minimum
EGR	EGR valve bolts	22	16	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Bleeder screw	7	5	Minimum
Disc brake	Bleeder screw	13	10	Maximum
Brake line	Brake hose to front caliper	25	18	Minimum
Brake line	Brake hose to front caliper	30	22	Maximum
Brake line	Brake tube flare nut, brake hose	13	10	Minimum
Brake line	Brake tube flare nut, brake hose	17	13	Maximum
Brake line	Brake booster mounting nut	8	6	Minimum
Brake line	Brake booster mounting nut	12	9	Maximum
Brake line	Brake booster vacuum hose fitting to surge tank	8	6	Minimum
Brake line	Brake booster vacuum hose fitting to surge tank	12	9	Maximum
Master cylinder	Master cylinder to booster mounting nut	8	6	Minimum
Master cylinder	Master cylinder to booster mounting nut	12	9	Maximum
Parking brake	Backing plate mounting bolt	50	37	Minimum
Parking brake	Backing plate mounting bolt	60	44	Maximum

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Struts	Strut upper installation nut	40	30	Minimum	Front
Struts	Strut upper installation nut	50	37	Maximum	Front
Struts	Strut assembly to knuckle	110	81	Minimum	Front
Struts	Strut assembly to knuckle	130	96	Maximum	Front
Struts	Strut mounting self locking nut	60	44	Minimum	Front
Struts	Strut mounting self locking nut	70	52	Maximum	Front
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber upper mounting nut	40	30	Minimum	Rear
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber upper mounting nut	50	37	Maximum	Rear
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber lower mounting nut	80	59	Minimum	Rear
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock absorber lower mounting nut	100	74	Maximum	Rear
Stabilizer bar	Stabilizer bar lower/upper bracket mounting bolt	17	13	Minimum	Front
Stabilizer bar	Stabilizer bar lower/upper bracket mounting bolt	26	19	Maximum	Front
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to lower arm mounting nut	35	26	Minimum	Front
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link to lower arm mounting nut	45	33	Maximum	Front

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