Hyundai Elantra 5 (2010-2015) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan
Updated: January 06, 2024

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Hyundai Elantra 5 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 5

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 30 22 Minimum
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Oil pan Drain plug 35 26 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 25 18 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 30 22 Maximum
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Wheels Wheel nut 90 66 Minimum
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Wheels Wheel nut 110 81 Maximum
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  • Production years: 2010 - 2015
  • Generation: Fifth
  • 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 Oil pan 10 7 Minimum
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Oil pan Oil pan 12 9 Maximum
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Oil pan Drain plug 30 22 Minimum
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Oil pan Drain plug 35 26 Maximum
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Oil pan Oil filter 5 4 Minimum
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Oil pan Oil filter 7 5 Maximum
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly 15 11 Minimum
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly 22 16 Maximum
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 105 77 Minimum
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt 115 85 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 25 18 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 30 22 Maximum
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Throttle body Throttle body 15 11 Minimum
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Throttle body Throttle body 22 16 Maximum
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket nut and bolt 50 37 Minimum
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket nut and bolt 65 48 Maximum
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Engine mounts Engine mount insulator nut 90 66 Small, Min
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Engine mounts Engine mount insulator nut 110 81 Small, Max
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Engine mounts Engine mount insulator nut 45 33 Big, Min
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Engine mounts Engine mount insulator nut 60 44 Big, Max
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Engine mounts Engine support bracket bolt 50 37 Minimum
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Engine mounts Engine support bracket bolt 70 52 Maximum
  • Front
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Engine mounts Left engine support bracket bolt 30 22 Minimum
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Engine mounts Left engine support bracket bolt 42 31 Maximum
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Engine mounts Roll stopper bracket bolt 55 41 Minimum
  • Front
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Engine mounts Roll stopper bracket bolt 75 55 Maximum
  • Front
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Engine mounts Roll stopper bracket bolt 110 81 Minimum
  • Rear
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Engine mounts Roll stopper bracket bolt 130 96 Maximum
  • Rear
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Sensor Engine Coolant temperature sensor 20 15 Minimum
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Sensor Engine Coolant temperature sensor 40 30 Maximum
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 40 30 Minimum
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 50 37 Maximum
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Sensor Throttle position sensor (TP) 2 1 Minimum
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Sensor Throttle position sensor (TP) 3 2 Maximum
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Sensor Fuel pressure 8 6 Minimum
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Sensor Fuel pressure 10 7 Maximum
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Starter Starter motor mounting bolt 27 20 Minimum
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Starter Starter motor mounting bolt 34 25 Maximum
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Battery Ignition coil 20 15 Minimum
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Battery Ignition coil 27 20 Maximum
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 80 59 Minimum
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 100 74 Maximum
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolt 19 14 Minimum
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolt 21 15 Maximum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket bolt 110 81 Minimum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket bolt 130 96 Maximum
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Crankshaft Cranskaft pulley to crankshaft sprocket 20 15 Minimum
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Crankshaft Cranskaft pulley to crankshaft sprocket 30 22 Maximum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 65 48 Minimum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 70 52 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 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 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 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/Oil cooler Oil cooler hose clamp 4 3 Minimum
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler hose clamp 6 4 Maximum
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Air conditioning Air conditioning compressor to bracket 23 17 Minimum
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Air conditioning Air conditioning compressor to bracket 27 20 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bolt 30 22 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bolt 42 31 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt upper cover 10 7 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt upper cover 12 9 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt lower cover 10 7 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt lower cover 12 9 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt rear right cover 10 7 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt rear right cover 12 9 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt rear left cover 10 7 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt rear left cover 12 9 Maximum
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Fuel system High pressure hose and fuel filter 25 18 Minimum
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Fuel system High pressure hose and fuel filter 35 26 Maximum
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Fuel system High pressure hose and fuel tank 30 22 Minimum
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Fuel system High pressure hose and fuel tank 40 30 Maximum
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Fuel system Fuel filter 9 7 Minimum
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Fuel system Fuel filter 14 10 Maximum
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Fuel system Fuel tank drain plug 15 11 Minimum
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Fuel system Fuel tank drain plug 25 18 Maximum
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential drive gear bolt 130 96 Minimum
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Differential Differential drive gear bolt 140 103 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal bracket 19 14 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal bracket 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 tube flare nut 13 10 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch tube flare nut 17 13 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch tube bracket 4 3 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch tube bracket 6 4 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 cover assembly 15 11 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover assembly 22 16 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cyliner push rod lock nut 10 7 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cyliner push rod lock nut 15 11 Maximum
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Clutch assembly End clutch cover 6 4 Minimum
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Clutch assembly End clutch cover 8 6 Maximum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate to converter 46 34 Minimum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate to converter 53 39 Maximum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 130 96 Minimum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 140 103 Maximum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Driveplate 130 96 Minimum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Driveplate 140 103 Maximum
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Transfer Selector lever assembly mounting bolts 9 7 Minimum
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Transfer Selector lever assembly mounting bolts 14 10 Maximum
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Transfer Control cable to body 9 7 Minimum
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Transfer Control cable to body 14 10 Maximum
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Drive/Axle shaft Transaxle mounting bracket to transaxle 60 44 Minimum
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Drive/Axle shaft Transaxle mounting bracket to transaxle 80 59 Maximum
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Drive/Axle shaft Transaxle mounting bolt 43 32 M10, Min.
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Drive/Axle shaft Transaxle mounting bolt 53 39 M10, Max.
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Drive/Axle shaft Transaxle mounting bolt 43 32 M8, Min.
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Drive/Axle shaft Transaxle mounting bolt 53 39 M8, Max.
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Drive/Axle shaft Transaxle range switch 10 7 Minimum
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Drive/Axle shaft Transaxle range switch 12 9 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 24 18 Minimum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end 35 26 Maximum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end ball joint to knuckle 15 11 Minimum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end ball joint to knuckle 34 25 Maximum
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Steering column Steering column and shaft 9 7 Minimum
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Steering column Steering column and shaft 14 10 Maximum
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Steering column Steering shaft and joint 15 11 Minimum
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Steering column Steering shaft and joint 20 15 Maximum
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Steering column Steering wheel and shaft 35 26 Minimum
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Steering column Steering wheel and shaft 45 33 Maximum
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Power steering Hose bracket 3 2 Minimum
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Power steering Hose bracket 5 4 Maximum
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Power steering Power steering oil pump to bracket 45 33 Minimum
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Power steering Power steering oil pump to bracket 55 41 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 pipe to exhaust manifold 30 22 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold 40 30 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to engine 20 15 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to engine 30 22 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to catalytic converter 40 30 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to catalytic converter 60 44 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe clamp bolt 20 15 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe clamp bolt 30 22 Maximum
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EGR EGR valve installation bolt 15 11 Minimum
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EGR EGR valve installation bolt 22 16 Maximum
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EGR EGR TVV 30 22 Minimum
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EGR EGR TVV 40 30 Maximum
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EGR EGR temperature sensor 10 7 Minimum
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EGR EGR temperature sensor 12 9 Maximum
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Muffler Resonator mounting bolt 8 6 Minimum
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Muffler Resonator mounting bolt 10 7 Maximum
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Muffler Resonator mounting nut 4 3 Minimum
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Muffler Resonator mounting nut 6 4 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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Disc brake Parking lever 25 18 Minimum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Parking lever 30 22 Maximum
  • Rear
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Brake line Brake hose 13 10 Minimum
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Brake line Brake hose 17 13 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 Caliper Caliper guide rod bolt 22 16 Minimum
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Brake Caliper Caliper guide rod bolt 32 24 Maximum
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Brake Caliper Caliper pin bolt 35 26 Minimum
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Brake Caliper Caliper assembly to knuckle 69 51 Minimum
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Brake Caliper Caliper assembly to knuckle 85 63 Maximum
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Brake booster Brake booster mounting nut 8 6 Minimum
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Brake booster Brake booster mounting nut 12 9 Maximum
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Brake booster Brake booster vacuum hose fitting to surge tank 8 6 Minimum
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Brake booster Brake booster vacuum hose fitting to surge tank 12 9 Maximum
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Brake pedal Ignition switch 19 14 Minimum
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Brake pedal Ignition switch 28 21 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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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nut 90 66 Minimum
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Wheels Wheel nut 110 81 Maximum
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Struts Strut upper installation nut 40 30 Minimum
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Struts Strut upper installation nut 50 37 Maximum
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Struts Strut assembly to knuckle 110 81 Minimum
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Struts Strut assembly to knuckle 130 96 Maximum
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Struts Strut mounting self locking nut 60 44 Minimum
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Struts Strut mounting self locking nut 70 52 Maximum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber upper mounting nut 40 30 Minimum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber upper mounting nut 50 37 Maximum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber lower mounting nut 80 59 Minimum
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber lower mounting nut 110 81 Maximum
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar 17 13 Minimum
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar 26 19 Maximum
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stablizer link to lower arm mounting nut 35 26 Minimum
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stablizer link to lower arm mounting nut 45 33 Maximum
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Control arm Lower arm mounting nut 95 70 Minimum
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Control arm Lower arm mounting nut 120 89 Maximum
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Control arm Lower arm mounting nut 60 44 Minimum
  • Rear
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Control arm Lower arm mounting nut 80 59 Maximum
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Trailing arm mounting bolt 130 96 Minimum
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Trailing arm Trailing arm mounting bolt 150 111 Maximum
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Ball joint Lower arm ball joint to knuckle 60 44 Minimum
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Ball joint Lower arm ball joint to knuckle 72 53 Maximum
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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 5

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