Hyundai Tucson (2005-2009) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 40 30 Minimum
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 45 33 Maximum
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 20 15 Minimum
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 30 22 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 22 16 Maximum
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  • Production years: 2005 - 2009
  • 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 Oil drain plug 40 30 Minimum
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 45 33 Maximum
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Oil pan Oil sump 10 7 Minimum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Oil pan Oil sump 12 9 Maximum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Oil filter Oil filter housing 25 18
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing 50 37
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing 16 12 Minimum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing 20 15 Maximum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 25 18 Minimum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 30 22 Maximum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 20 15 Minimum
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 30 22 Maximum
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Glow plugs Glow plugs 15 11 Minimum
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Glow plugs Glow plugs 20 15 Maximum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15 Minimum
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 22 16 Maximum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting nuts on engine bracket 50 37 Minimum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting nuts on engine bracket 60 44 Maximum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting nuts on engine mounting 60 44 Minimum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting nuts on engine mounting 80 59 Maximum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting screws on engine bracket 50 37 Minimum
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Engine mounts Engine mounting screws on engine bracket 60 44 Maximum
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Sensor Knock sensor 16 12 Minimum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Sensor Knock sensor 26 19 Maximum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Sensor Knock sensor 20 15 Minimum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Sensor Knock sensor 25 18 Maximum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 Minimum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Water pump Coolant pump 30 22 Maximum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Water pump Coolant pump 15 11 Minimum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Water pump Coolant pump 20 15 Maximum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 50 37
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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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Fuel system Fuel lines 25 18
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Fuel system Injection pump 20 15 Minimum
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Fuel system Injection pump 30 22 Maximum
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential oil drain plug 40 30 Minimum
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Differential Differential oil drain plug 60 44 Maximum
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 200 148 Minimum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 139 HP
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Wheel hub assembly Wheel hub wheel bearing 280 207 Maximum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • 139 HP
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate 15 11 Minimum
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate 20 15 Maximum
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate 120 89 Minimum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate 130 96 Maximum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 120 89 Minimum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 130 96 Maximum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Track rod end on stub axle 45 33 Minimum
  • Front
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Tie rod end Track rod end on stub axle 60 44 Maximum
  • Front
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Tie rod end Track rod end on track rod 50 37 Minimum
  • Front
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Tie rod end Track rod end on track rod 60 44 Maximum
  • Front
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Steering rack Steering gear 45 33 Minimum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
  • Front
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Steering rack Steering gear 55 41 Maximum
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
  • Front
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Steering rack Steering gear 45 33 Minimum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
  • Front
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Steering rack Steering gear 55 41 Maximum
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
  • Front
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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 20 15 Heat shields
  • 2.0L Gasoline Engine
  • Straight-4
  • G4GC
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 12 9 Heat shields (Minimum)
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold 15 11 Heat shields (Maximum)
  • 2.7L Gasoline Engine
  • V6
  • G6BA-G
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Brake caliper 22 16 Minimum
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper 32 24 Maximum
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper 22 16 Minimum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake caliper 32 24 Maximum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 65 48 Minimum
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 75 55 Maximum
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 50 37 Minimum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 60 44 Maximum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake caliper mounting support 60 44 Maximum
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake disc 6 4
  • Front
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Disc brake Brake disc 6 4
  • Rear
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Disc brake Brake line 15 11
  • Front
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Suspension strut on chassis 45 33 Minimum
  • Front
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Struts Suspension strut on chassis 60 44 Maximum
  • Front
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Struts Suspension strut on chassis 30 22 Minimum
  • Rear
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Struts Suspension strut on chassis 40 30 Maximum
  • Rear
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Struts Suspension strut on stub axle 140 103 Minimum
  • Front
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Struts Suspension strut on stub axle 160 118 Maximum
  • Front
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Struts Suspension strut on stub axle 140 103 Minimum
  • Rear
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Struts Suspension strut on stub axle 160 118 Maximum
  • Rear
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 60 44 Minimum
  • Front
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 70 52 Maximum
  • Front
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 40 30 Minimum
  • Rear
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock-absorber piston rod 55 41 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 Tucson

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