Jeep Cherokee 3 (2002-2007) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: January 21, 2024

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Jeep Cherokee 3 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 Jeep Cherokee 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Glow plugs Glow plug 13 10
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 30 22
  • NSG370 Manual Transmission
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  • Production years: 2002 - 2007
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Jeep Liberty

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 bolts 12 9
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Oil filter Oil separator bolts 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator to Cylinder head cover 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Oil dipstick Oil level indicator tube to Pan 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Oil feeder Oil jet bolts 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump pickup tube 32 24
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump bolts 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum pump pipe to Block 57 42
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Vacuum pump Vacuum line fitting bolt 57 42
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 10 7 Stage 1
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 30 22 Stage 2
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 88 65 Stage 4
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 30 22 Stage 1
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Glow plugs Glow plug 13 10
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Intake manifold Intake inlet tube bolts 10 7
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine cover bolts 6 4
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Cylinder head bolts 45 33
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine lift hook bolts 45 33
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Structural support to Engine bolts 45 33
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolt 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolts 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Sensor Boost pressure sensor bolts 5 4
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Sensor Intake air temperature sensor bolts 5 4
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 108 80
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft timing access bolt 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft access plugs 80 59
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Rear main bearing support bolts 28 21
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft gear bolts 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft hub bolt 275 203
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolts 32 24
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft support bolts 44 32
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Vibration damper to Crankshaft hub bolts 28 21
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Balance shaft bolts 32 24
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Reluctor wheel bolts 15 11
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail retaining bolts 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Water pump Water pump housing nuts 24 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler to Engine block bolt 47 35
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler mounting stud 50 37
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt tensioner bolt 29 21
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler pulley bolt 47 35
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Inner timing belt cover bolts 11 8 8mm
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Inner timing belt cover bolts 45 33 10mm
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Outer timing belt cover bolts 6 4 3mm
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Outer timing belt cover bolts 11 8 8mm
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive bracket bolts 45 33
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory drive belt idler pulley bolts 53 39
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel pump nuts 28 21
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel line fittings at Pump 28 21
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injection pump gear nut 88 65
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel injection pump retaining nuts 24 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Engine bolts 83 61
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Transmission mount/case Structural support to Transmission bolts 45 33
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 36 27
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 28 21
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger downpipe nuts 32 24
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger bracket bolts 47 35
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger to Exhaust manifold nuts 32 24
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil suppy line fitting 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line bolts 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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EGR EGR valve bolts 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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EGR EGR air control valve to Cylinder head cover 11 8
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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EGR Coolant pipe to EGR valve bolts 25 18
  • 2.8L VM Motori R 428 I4 Turbo Diesel Engine
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brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Cherokee 3

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