Hyundai Elantra (1990-1995) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan

By Rutger van der Maar

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 specs for Hyundai Elantra

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 15 11 Minimum
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Oil pan Drain plug 25 18 Maximum
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  • Production years: 1990 - 1995
  • Generation: First
  • 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 15 11 Minimum
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Oil pan Fuel tank drain plug 25 18 Maximum
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Oil pan Drain plug 15 11 Minimum
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Oil pan Drain plug 25 18 Maximum
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Oil filter Fuel filter 25 18 Minimum
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Oil filter Fuel filter 35 26 Maximum
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Oil filter Fuel pressure gauge to fuel filter 25 18 Minimum
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Oil filter Fuel pressure gauge to fuel filter 35 26 Maximum
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Oil pump Oil pump bracket to engine 25 18 Minimum
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Oil pump Oil pump bracket to engine 33 24 Maximum
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Oil pump Oil pump suction connector to pump bodyOil pump suction connector to pump body 14 10 Minimum
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Oil pump Oil pump suction connector to pump bodyOil pump suction connector to pump body 18 13 Maximum
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Oil pump Oil pump mounting bracket bolt 45 33 Minimum
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Oil pump Oil pump mounting bracket bolt 55 41 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting bolt (M8) 15 11 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting bolt (M8) 20 15 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting nut and bolt 30 22 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting nut and bolt 42 31 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold stay bolts 25 18 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold stay bolts 30 22 Maximum
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Throttle body Throttle body to intake manifold 15 11 Minimum
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Throttle body Throttle body to intake manifold 22 16 Maximum
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 20 15 Minimum
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 40 30 Maximum
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Water pump Engine coolant pump to cylinder block 12 9 Minimum
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Water pump Engine coolant pump to cylinder block 15 11 Maximum
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Water pump Engine coolant pump pulley 8 6 Minimum
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Water pump Engine coolant pump pulley 10 7 Maximum
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Water pump Engine coolant pump to cylinder block (generator brace mounting) 20 15 Minimum
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Water pump Engine coolant pump to cylinder block (generator brace mounting) 27 20 Maximum
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Water pump Engine coolant temperature sender 10 7 Minimum
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Water pump Engine coolant temperature sender 12 9 Maximum
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Water pump Engine coolant temperature sensor 20 15 Minimum
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Water pump Engine coolant temperature sensor 40 30 Maximum
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Water pump Engine coolant outlet fitting bolt 17 13 Minimum
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Water pump Engine coolant outlet fitting bolt 20 15 Maximum
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Fuel system High pressure hose flare nut 20 15 Minimum
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Fuel system High pressure hose flare nut 40 30 Maximum
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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 bearing self locking nut 150 111 Minimum
  • Rear
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel bearing self locking nut 200 148 Maximum
  • Rear
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal to pedal support member 19 14 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal to pedal support member 28 21 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal support member 17 13 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal support member 21 15 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder to firewall 9 7 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder to firewall 14 10 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder mounting bolt 20 15 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder mounting bolt 27 20 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder to union bolt 20 15 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder to union bolt 25 18 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder push rod lock nut 10 7 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder push rod lock nut 15 11 Maximum
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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 lock nut 34 25 Minimum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end lock nut 50 37 Maximum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end ball joint starting torque 1 1 Minimum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end ball joint starting torque 3 2 Maximum
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Steering shaft Steering shaft and joint 15 11 Minimum
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Steering shaft Steering shaft and joint 20 15 Maximum
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Steering shaft Steering wheel and shaft 35 26 Minimum
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Steering shaft Steering wheel and shaft 45 33 Maximum
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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 to nut engine 25 18 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to nut engine 30 22 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe nuts to exhaust manifold 30 22 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe nuts to exhaust manifold 40 30 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Front exhautst pipe bolt to engine 20 15 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Front exhautst pipe bolt to engine 30 22 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Front exhausts pipe bolts to catalytic converter 40 30 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Front exhausts pipe bolts to catalytic converter 60 44 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhausts pipe bolts to catalytic converter 30 22 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhausts pipe bolts to catalytic converter 40 30 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhausts pipe bolts to main muffler 30 22 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhausts pipe bolts to main muffler 40 30 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe bolts to bracket 10 7 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe bolts to bracket 15 11 Maximum
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EGR EGR valve bolts 15 11 Minimum
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EGR EGR valve bolts 22 16 Maximum
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brakes torque settings

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

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

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

By Rutger van der Maar


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