Hyundai Elantra II (1996-2000) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Yien Yien Chan

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

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 35 26 Minimum
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 45 33 Maximum
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 16 12 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 23 17 Maximum
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Wheels Wheel lug nuts 88 65 Minimum
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Wheels Wheel lug nuts 108 80 Maximum
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  • Production years: 1996 - 2000
  • Generation: Second
  • 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 drain plug 35 26 Minimum
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 45 33 Maximum
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Oil pan Oil pan 6 4 Minimum
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Oil pan Oil pan 8 6 Maximum
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 13 10 Minimum
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11 Maximum
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Oil pump Oil pump to block 20 15 Minimum
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Oil pump Oil pump to block 27 20 Maximum
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Oil pump Oil pump cover 6 4 Minimum
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Oil pump Oil pump cover 9 7 Maximum
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Oil pump Relief valve plug 41 30 Minimum
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Oil pump Relief valve plug 49 36 Maximum
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 30 22 M10
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Cylinder head Cylinder head 35 26 M12
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 16 12 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 23 17 Maximum
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Throttle body Electronic throttle body10 16 12 Minimum
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Throttle body Electronic throttle body 12 9 Maximum
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Throttle body Throttle body to air intake plenum 15 11 Minimum
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Throttle body Throttle body to air intake plenum 20 15 Maximum
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Throttle body PCV valve bracket 10 7 Minimum
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Throttle body PCV valve bracket 12 9 Maximum
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Sensor Manifold absolute pressure sensor 10 7 Minimum
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Sensor Manifold absolute pressure sensor 12 9 Maximum
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 29 21 Minimum
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 39 29 Maximum
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 10 7 Minimum
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 12 9 Maximum
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Sensor Knock sensor 16 12 Minimum
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Sensor Knock sensor 28 21 Maximum
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Sensor ECT sensor 15 11 Minimum
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Sensor ECT sensor 20 15 Maximum
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Sensor CKP sensor 9 7 Minimum
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Sensor CKP sensor 11 8 Maximum
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Alternator Alternator 20 15 Lower bolt (Minimum)
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Alternator Alternator 25 18 Lower bolt (Maximum)
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Alternator Alternator 12 9 Upper bolt (Minimum)
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Alternator Alternator 15 11 Upper bolt (Maximum)
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Starter Starter motor 27 20 Minimum
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Starter Starter motor 34 25 Maximum
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Battery Ignition coil 10 7 Minimum
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Battery Ignition coil 12 9 Maximum
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 14 10 Minimum
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 15 11 Maximum
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket retaining bolts 100 74 Minimum
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket retaining bolts 120 89 Maximum
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket retaining bolts 100 74 Minimum
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket retaining bolts 120 89 Maximum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket bolt 170 125 Minimum
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket bolt 180 133 Maximum
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Water pump Water pump 20 15 Minimum
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Water pump Water pump 27 20 Maximum
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Water pump Water pump pulley 8 6 Minimum
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Water pump Water pump pulley 10 7 Maximum
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Radiator Thermostat housing cover bolts 15 11 Minimum
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Radiator Thermostat housing cover bolts 20 15 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioner pulley 43 32 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioner pulley 55 41 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley 43 32 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley 55 41 Maximum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt cover 8 6 Minimum
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt cover 10 7 Maximum
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Valve cover Valve cover 8 6 Minimum
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Valve cover Valve cover 10 7 Maximum
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PCM ECM installation bolt 8 6 Minimum
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PCM ECM installation bolt 12 9 Maximum
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PCM ECM bracket installation bolt/nut 10 7 Minimum
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PCM ECM bracket installation bolt/nut 12 9 Maximum
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Fuel system Fuel tank 39 29 Minimum
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Fuel system Fuel tank 54 40 Maximum
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Fuel system Fuel pump plate cover 79 58 Minimum
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Fuel system Fuel pump plate cover 98 72 Maximum
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Fuel system Fuel pressure line to fuel filter 25 18 Minimum
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Fuel system Fuel pressure line to fuel filter 35 26 Maximum
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Fuel system Fuel pressure line to fuel tank 30 22 Minimum
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Fuel system Fuel pressure line to fuel tank 40 30 Maximum
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Fuel system Fuel pressure regulator 4 3 Minimum
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Fuel system Fuel pressure regulator 6 4 Maximum
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Fuel system Fuel rail 10 7 Minimum
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Fuel system Fuel rail 15 11 Maximum
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate 15 11 Minimum
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate 22 16 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder 8 6 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder 12 9 Maximum
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder 15 11 Minimum
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder 22 16 Maximum
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Clutch release cylinder Flywheel/driveplate 120 89 Minimum
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Clutch release cylinder Flywheel/driveplate 130 96 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 to steering knuckle 24 18 Minimum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end to steering knuckle 33 24 Maximum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end jam nut 50 37 Minimum
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Tie rod end Tie rod end jam nut 55 41 Maximum
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Steering rack Steering gear mounting bracket 59 44 Minimum
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Steering rack Steering gear mounting bracket 79 58 Maximum
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Steering column Steering column mounting 13 10 Minimum
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Steering column Steering column mounting 17 13 Maximum
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Steering shaft Intermediate shaft U joint 15 11 Minimum
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Steering shaft Intermediate shaft U joint 20 15 Maximum
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Steering wheel Steering wheel nut 41 30
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Power steering Power steering pump pulley 55 41 Minimum
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Power steering Power steering pump pulley 69 51 Maximum
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket 35 26 Minimum
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket 51 38 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 heat shield bolts 15 11 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 20 15 Maximum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolts/nuts 43 32 Minimum
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bolts/nuts 55 41 Maximum
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Caliper mounting 22 16 Minimum
  • Front
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Disc brake Caliper mounting 32 24 Maximum
  • Front
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Disc brake Caliper pin 35 26 Minimum
  • Front
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Disc brake Caliper pin 45 33 Maximum
  • Front
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Disc brake Caliper mounting bracket 69 51 Minimum
  • Front
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Disc brake Caliper mounting bracket 85 63 Maximum
  • Front
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Disc brake Caliper mounting bracket 22 16 Minimum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Caliper mounting bracket 85 63 Maximum
  • Rear
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Brake line Brake hose to caliper 25 18 Minimum
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Brake line Brake hose to caliper 30 22 Maximum
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Brake line Brake booster 8 6 Minimum
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Brake line Brake booster 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 lug nuts 88 65 Minimum
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Wheels Wheel lug nuts 108 80 Maximum
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Struts Strut to steering knuckle 108 80 Minimum
  • Front
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Struts Strut to steering knuckle 128 94 Maximum
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Struts Strut to steering knuckle 108 80 Minimum
  • Rear
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Struts Strut to steering knuckle 128 94 Maximum
  • Rear
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Struts Strut to body upper mounting 39 29 Minimum
  • Front
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Struts Strut to body upper mounting 48 35 Maximum
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Struts Strut to body upper mounting 18 13 Minimum
  • Rear
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Struts Strut to body upper mounting 29 21 Maximum
  • Rear
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Struts Damper shaft nut 58 43 Minimum
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Struts Damper shaft nut 69 51 Maximum
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Struts Damper shaft nut 39 29 Minimum
  • Rear
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Struts Damper shaft nut 554 409 Maximum
  • Rear
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar at link nuts 33 24 Minimum
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar at link nuts 44 32 Maximum
  • Front
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar at clamp bolts 33 24 Minimum
  • Front
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar at clamp bolts 44 32 Maximum
  • Front
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Control arm Control arm to cross member 91 67 Pivot bolt (Minimum)
  • Front
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Control arm Control arm to cross member 117 86 Pivot bolt (Maximum)
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Control arm Control arm to cross member 78 58 Bushing clamp bolt (Minimum)
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm to cross member 97 72 Bushing clamp bolt (Maximum)
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm to cross member 34 25 Bushing clamp nut (Minimum)
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm to cross member 45 33 Bushing clamp nut (Maximum)
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm to cross member 125 92 Pivot stud nut (Minimum)
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm to cross member 154 114 Pivot stud nut (Maximum)
  • Rear
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Control arm Control arm to steering knuckle ball joint nut 58 43 Minimum
  • Front
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Control arm Control arm to steering knuckle ball joint nut 70 52 Maximum
  • Front
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Control arm Lateral arm to crossmember 78 58 Minimum
  • Rear
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Control arm Lateral arm to crossmember 97 72 Maximum
  • Rear
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Control arm Lateral arm to knuckle 78 58 Minimum
  • Rear
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Control arm Lateral arm to knuckle 97 72 Maximum
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Bracket to frame 39 29 Minimum
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Bracket to frame 48 35 Maximum
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Arm to bracket 100 74 Minimum
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Arm to bracket 119 88 Maximum
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Arm to knuckle 100 74 Minimum
  • Rear
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Trailing arm Arm to knuckle 119 88 Maximum
  • Rear
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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 II

By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0


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