Mazda CX-7 (2006-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 30 22 Minimum torque
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 41 30 Maximum torque
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 10 7 Minimum torque
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 14 10 Maximum torque
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Differential Drain plug 39 29 Minimum torque
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Differential Drain plug 54 40 Maximum torque
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CVs Drain plug 42 31 Minimum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 24 18 Minimum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 55 41 Maximum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 24 18 Minimum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 55 41 Maximum torque
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Wheels Wheel nuts 88 65 Minimum torque
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Wheels Wheel nuts 118 87 Maximum torque
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  • Production years: 2006 - 2012
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 30 22 Minimum torque
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 41 30 Maximum torque
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 17 13 Minimum torque
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 23 17 Maximum torque
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Oil pan Oil pan-transaxle bolts 37 27 Minimum torque
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Oil pan Oil pan-transaxle bolts 52 38 Maximum torque
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Oil filter Oil filter drain plug 9 7 Minimum torque
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Oil filter Oil filter drain plug 11 8 Maximum torque
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Oil filter Oil filter cover 30 22 Minimum torque
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Oil filter Oil filter cover 35 26 Maximum torque
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt 12 9 Maximum torque
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 12 9 Minimum torque
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 18 13 Maximum torque
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Oil dipstick Dipstick pipe bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Oil dipstick Dipstick pipe bolt 12 9 Maximum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 8 6 Step 1, Minimum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 12 9 Step 1, Maximum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 17 13 Step 2, Minimum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 23 17 Step 2, Maximum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump driven sprocket bolt 20 15 Minimum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump driven sprocket bolt 62 46 Maximum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump chain tensioner bolts 8 6 Minimum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump chain tensioner bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump chain guide bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Oil pump Oil pump chain guide bolt 12 9 Maximum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 3 2 Step 1, Minimum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 11 8 Step 1, Maximum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 13 10 Step 2, Minimum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 17 13 Step 2, Maximum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 43 32 Step 3, Minimum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 47 35 Step 3, Maximum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolt 10 7 Maximum torque
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 10 7 Minimum torque
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 14 10 Maximum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 17 13 Minimum torque
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 23 17 Maximum torque
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Throttle body Throttle body bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Throttle body Throttle body bolt 12 9 Maximum torque
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Engine block Cylinder block lower blind plug 18 13 Minimum torque
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Engine block Cylinder block lower blind plug 22 16 Maximum torque
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Engine mounts No.1 engine mount bolt 85 63 Minimum torque
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Engine mounts No.1 engine mount bolt 117 86 Maximum torque
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Engine mounts No.3 engine mount bolts and nuts 75 55 Minimum torque
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Engine mounts No.3 engine mount bolts and nuts 105 77 Maximum torque
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Engine mounts No.3 engine mount stud bolts 7 5 Minimum torque
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Engine mounts No.3 engine mount stud bolts 13 10 Maximum torque
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Engine mounts No.1 engine mount bracket 93 69 Minimum torque
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Engine mounts No.1 engine mount bracket 117 86 Maximum torque
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Engine mounts No.4 engine mount bracket 67 49 Installation position 1-3, Minimum torque
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Engine mounts No.4 engine mount bracket 93 69 Installation position 1-3, Maximum torque
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Engine mounts No.4 engine mount bracket 75 55 Installation position 4, Minimum torque
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Engine mounts No.4 engine mount bracket 105 77 Installation position 4, Maximum torque
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 8 6 Bolts 1-18, Minimum torque
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 12 9 Bolts 1-18, Maximum torque
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 40 30 Bolts 19-22, Minimum torque
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 55 41 Bolts 19-22, Maximum torque
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Engine mounts Engine front cover upper blind plug 8 6 Minimum torque
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Engine mounts Engine front cover upper blind plug 12 9 Maximum torque
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Engine mounts Engine front cover lower blind plug 10 7 Minimum torque
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Engine mounts Engine front cover lower blind plug 14 10 Maximum torque
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Sensor MAF/IAT sensor 1 1
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Sensor Front HO2S 29 21 Minimum torque
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Sensor Front HO2S 49 36 Maximum torque
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Sensor Rear HO2S 29 21 Minimum torque
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Sensor Rear HO2S 49 36 Maximum torque
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Sensor ECT sensor 10 7 Minimum torque
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Sensor ECT sensor 14 10 Maximum torque
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Sensor MAP/Boost air temperature sensor 5 4 Minimum torque
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Sensor MAP/Boost air temperature sensor 7 5 Maximum torque
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Sensor CKP sensor 6 4 Minimum torque
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Sensor CKP sensor 8 6 Maximum torque
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Sensor CMP sensor 6 4 Minimum torque
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Sensor CMP sensor 8 6 Maximum torque
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Sensor KS attachment bolt 16 12 Minimum torque
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Sensor KS attachment bolt 24 18 Maximum torque
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Sensor Input/Turbine speed sensor 4 3 Minimum torque
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Sensor Input/Turbine speed sensor 7 5 Maximum torque
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Sensor Input/Turbine speed sensor 4 3 Minimum torque
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Sensor Input/Turbine speed sensor 7 5 Maximum torque
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Alternator Generator bolts 38 28 Minimum torque
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Alternator Generator bolts 51 38 Maximum torque
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Alternator Generator duct nuts 8 6 Minimum torque
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Alternator Generator duct nuts 11 8 Maximum torque
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Starter Starter bolt 38 28 Minimum torque
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Starter Starter bolt 51 38 Maximum torque
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Battery Positive battery cable 3 2 Minimum torque
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Battery Positive battery cable 5 4 Maximum torque
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Battery Negative battery cable 3 2 Minimum torque
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Battery Negative battery cable 5 4 Maximum torque
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Battery Battery clamp nuts 5 4 Minimum torque
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Battery Battery clamp nuts 7 5 Maximum torque
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Battery Battery tray bolts 9 7 Minimum torque
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Battery Battery tray bolts 13 10 Maximum torque
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Camshaft Camshaft cap bolts 5 4 Step 1, Minimum torque
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Camshaft Camshaft cap bolts 9 7 Step 1, Maximum torque
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Camshaft Camshaft cap bolts 14 10 Step 2, Minimum torque
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Camshaft Camshaft cap bolts 17 13 Step 2, Maximum torque
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt 69 51 Minimum torque
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt 75 55 Maximum torque
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Camshaft OCV bolts 8 6 Minimum torque
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Camshaft OCV bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley lock bolt 96 71 Minimum torque
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley lock bolt 104 77 Maximum torque
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Water pump Water pump bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Water pump Water pump bolt 12 9 Maximum torque
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolt 17 13 Minimum torque
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolt 23 17 Maximum torque
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolt 34 25 Minimum torque
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolt 40 30 Maximum torque
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Fuel/Oil cooler ATF oil cooler pipe bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Fuel/Oil cooler ATF oil cooler pipe bolt 11 8 Maximum torque
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Intercooler Charge air cooler bolt 19 14 Minimum torque
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Intercooler Charge air cooler bolt 26 19 Maximum torque
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Intercooler Charge air cooler cover bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Intercooler Charge air cooler cover bolt 11 8 Maximum torque
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Radiator Radiator drain plug 2 1
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Radiator Cooling fan nuts 5 4 Minimum torque
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Radiator Cooling fan nuts 8 6 Maximum torque
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Radiator Fan control module bolts 2 1 Minimum torque
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Radiator Fan control module bolts 3 2 Maximum torque
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Radiator Thermostat component bolts 8 6 Minimum torque
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Radiator Thermostat component bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
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Air conditioning A/C compressor pulley to Pressure plate bolt 15 11
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Air conditioning A/C compressor cooler hose bolt 7 5 Minimum torque
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Air conditioning A/C compressor cooler hose bolt 10 7 Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Front drive belt idler pulley bolt 20 15 Minimum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Front drive belt idler pulley bolt 30 22 Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner bolt 12 9 Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain guide bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain guide bolt 12 9 Maximum torque
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PCM PCM bracket nuts 8 6 Minimum torque
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PCM PCM bracket nuts 11 8 Maximum torque
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Fuel system Fuel tank strap bolts 43 32 Minimum torque
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Fuel system Fuel tank strap bolts 61 45 Maximum torque
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Fuel system Fuel filler pipe bolts 9 7 Minimum torque
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Fuel system Fuel filler pipe bolts 13 10 Maximum torque
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Fuel system Fuel pump resistor 4 3 Minimum torque
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Fuel system Fuel pump resistor 6 4 Maximum torque
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Fuel system Fuel delivery pipe bolts 17 13 Minimum torque
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Fuel system Fuel delivery pipe bolts 23 17 Maximum torque
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Fuel system High pressure fuel pump bolts 9 7 Minimum torque
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Fuel system High pressure fuel pump bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
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Fuel system High pressure fuel pump cover bolts 17 13 Minimum torque
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Fuel system High pressure fuel pump cover bolts 23 17 Maximum torque
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Drain plug 39 29 Minimum torque
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Differential Drain plug 54 40 Maximum torque
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Differential Filler plug 39 29 Minimum torque
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Differential Filler plug 54 40 Maximum torque
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Differential Front side differential mount 76 56 Minimum torque
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Differential Front side differential mount 102 75 Maximum torque
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Differential Front differential mounting rubber bolts 76 56 Minimum torque
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Differential Front differential mounting rubber bolts 102 75 Maximum torque
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Differential Rear differential mounting rubber bolt 43 32 Minimum torque
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Differential Rear differential mounting rubber bolt 61 45 Maximum torque
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Differential Coupling component to Rear differential bolt 23 17 Minimum torque
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Differential Coupling component to Rear differential bolt 26 19 Maximum torque
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Differential Differential locknut 167 123 Minimum torque
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Differential Differential locknut 226 167 Maximum torque
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Differential Ring gear case bolts 69 51 Minimum torque
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Differential Ring gear case bolts 83 61 Maximum torque
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Differential Bearing cap 38 28 Minimum torque
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Differential Bearing cap 51 38 Maximum torque
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Differential Differential oil temperature sensor 13 10 Minimum torque
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Differential Differential oil temperature sensor 17 13 Maximum torque
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CVs Drain plug 42 31 Minimum torque
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CVs Join shaft bolt 62 46 Maximum torque
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CVs Join shaft bolt 19 14 Minimum torque
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CVs Join shaft bolt 27 20 Maximum torque
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub locknut 235 173 Minimum torque
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub locknut 274 202 Maximum torque
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel hub locknut 235 173 Minimum torque
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel hub locknut 274 202 Maximum torque
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate mounting bolts 108 80 Minimum torque
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate mounting bolts 116 86 Maximum torque
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate mounting bolts 108 80 Minimum torque
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate mounting bolts 116 86 Maximum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 24 18 Minimum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 55 41 Maximum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 24 18 Minimum torque
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 55 41 Maximum torque
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mounting bolts 37 27 Bolts A, Minimum torque
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mounting bolts 52 38 Bolts A, Maximum torque
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mounting bolts 26 19 Bolts B, Minimum torque
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mounting bolts 35 26 Bolts B, Maximum torque
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mounting bolts 37 27 Bolts A, Minimum torque
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mounting bolts 52 38 Bolts A, Maximum torque
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mounting bolts 26 19 Bolts B, Minimum torque
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle mounting bolts 35 26 Bolts B, Maximum torque
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Transmission mount/case TCM mounting bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
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Transmission mount/case TCM mounting bolts 29 21 Maximum torque
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Transmission mount/case TCM mounting bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
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Transmission mount/case TCM mounting bolts 29 21 Maximum torque
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Torque converter Torque converter mounting nuts 34 25 Minimum torque
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Torque converter Torque converter mounting nuts 61 45 Maximum torque
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Torque converter Torque converter mounting nuts 34 25 Minimum torque
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Torque converter Torque converter mounting nuts 61 45 Maximum torque
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Transfer Transfer oil level plug 39 29 Minimum torque
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Transfer Transfer oil level plug 59 44 Maximum torque
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Transfer Transfer drain plug 39 29 Minimum torque
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Transfer Transfer drain plug 59 44 Maximum torque
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Transfer Transfer oil cooler installation bolt 24 18 Minimum torque
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Transfer Transfer oil cooler installation bolt 29 21 Maximum torque
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Transfer Transfer bolt 64 47 Minimum torque
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Transfer Transfer bolt 89 66 Maximum torque
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Transfer Transfer bracket bolts 42 31 Minimum torque
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Transfer Transfer bracket bolts 62 46 Maximum torque
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Transfer Manual shaft nut 10 7 Minimum torque
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Transfer Manual shaft nut 15 11 Maximum torque
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Transfer Manual shaft nut 10 7 Minimum torque
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Transfer Manual shaft nut 15 11 Maximum torque
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Transfer Selector lever component nut 16 12 Minimum torque
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Transfer Selector lever component nut 22 16 Maximum torque
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Transfer Selector cable nut 7 5 Minimum torque
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Transfer Selector cable nut 10 7 Maximum torque
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Drive/Axle shaft Output shaft to Companion flange bolts 41 30 Minimum torque
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Drive/Axle shaft Output shaft to Companion flange bolts 54 40 Maximum torque
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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 locknut 69 51 Minimum torque
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Tie rod end Tie rod end locknut 98 72 Maximum torque
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Tie rod end Tie rod end ball joint nut 47 35 Minimum torque
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Tie rod end Tie rod end ball joint nut 59 44 Maximum torque
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Tie rod end Tie rod end ball joint nut 47 35 Minimum torque
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Tie rod end Tie rod end ball joint nut 59 44 Maximum torque
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Tie rod end Inner tie rod 69 51 Minimum torque
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Tie rod end Inner tie rod 98 72 Maximum torque
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Steering rack Front steering gear and linkage bolt 74 55 Minimum torque
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Steering rack Tie rod end locknut 105 77 Maximum torque
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Steering shaft Steering shaft bolt 19 14 Minimum torque
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Steering shaft Steering shaft bolt 27 20 Maximum torque
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Steering wheel Steering wheel locknut 39 29 Minimum torque
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Steering wheel Steering wheel locknut 49 36 Maximum torque
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 9 7 Minimum torque
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Steering wheel Steering wheel bolt 13 10 Maximum torque
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Power steering Power steering oil pump bolt 19 14 Minimum torque
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Power steering Power steering oil pump bolt 26 19 Maximum torque
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Power steering Rear pump body bolt 22 16 Minimum torque
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Power steering Rear pump body bolt 26 19 Maximum torque
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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 nuts 43 32 Minimum torque
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 64 47 Maximum torque
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold insulator (lower) bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold insulator (lower) bolt 11 8 Maximum torque
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold insulator (upper) bolts 8 6 Minimum torque
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold insulator (upper) bolts 11 8 Maximum torque
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Turbo Turbocharger nut 38 28 Minimum torque
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Turbo Turbocharger nut 51 38 Maximum torque
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EGR EGR valve bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
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EGR EGR valve bolts 30 22 Maximum torque
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Catalytic converter WU-TWC nut 38 28 Minimum torque
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Catalytic converter WU-TWC nut 51 38 Maximum torque
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Catalytic converter WU-TWC bracket bolts 38 28 Minimum torque
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Catalytic converter WU-TWC bracket bolts 51 38 Maximum torque
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front disc plate screws 10 7 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front disc plate screws 15 11 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear disc plate screws 10 7 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Rear disc plate screws 15 11 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Front caliper slide pin bolts 83 61 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front caliper slide pin bolts 93 69 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear caliper bolts 22 16 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Rear caliper bolts 31 23 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Front mounting support bolt 108 80 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front mounting support bolt 127 94 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear mounting support bolt 78 58 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Rear mounting support bolt 102 75 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Front bleeder screw 6 4 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front bleeder screw 10 7 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear bleeder screw 7 5 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Rear bleeder screw 10 7 Maximum torque
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Brake line Front brake hose bolt 22 16 Minimum torque
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Brake line Front brake hose bolt 29 21 Maximum torque
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Brake line Rear brake hose bolt 22 16 Minimum torque
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Brake line Rear brake hose bolt 29 21 Maximum torque
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Brake line Brake pipes 13 10 Minimum torque
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Brake line Brake pipes 22 16 Maximum torque
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bolt 19 14 Minimum torque
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bolt 26 19 Maximum torque
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Parking brake Parking brake pedal nut 19 14 Minimum torque
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Parking brake Parking brake pedal nut 26 19 Maximum torque
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Parking brake Front parking brake cable bolts and nuts 19 14 Minimum torque
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Parking brake Front parking brake cable bolts and nuts 26 19 Maximum torque
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Parking brake Rear parking brake cable bolts 19 14 Minimum torque
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Parking brake Rear parking brake cable bolts 26 19 Maximum torque
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ABS Front ABS wheel-speed sensor 8 6 Minimum torque
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ABS Front ABS wheel-speed sensor 11 8 Maximum torque
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nuts 88 65 Minimum torque
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Wheels Wheel nuts 118 87 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber and coil spring mounting rubber nuts 46 34 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber and coil spring mounting rubber nuts 63 46 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber and coil spring lower nut 163 120 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber and coil spring lower nut 194 143 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber upper mounting nuts 46 34 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber upper mounting nuts 63 46 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt 76 56 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt 102 75 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber piston rod nut 89 66 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber piston rod nut 127 94 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber piston rod nut 25 18 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber piston rod nut 35 26 Maximum torque
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bracket bolt 43 32 Minimum torque
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bracket bolt 61 45 Maximum torque
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bracket nut 43 32 Minimum torque
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bracket nut 61 45 Maximum torque
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer control link nuts 42 31 Minimum torque
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer control link nuts 60 44 Maximum torque
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer control link nuts 43 32 Minimum torque
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer control link nuts 61 45 Maximum torque
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Control arm Front lower arm bolt 86 63 Minimum torque
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Control arm Front lower arm bolt 100 74 Maximum torque
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Control arm Rear upper arm bolts 76 56 Minimum torque
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Control arm Rear upper arm bolts 102 75 Maximum torque
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Control arm Rear lower arm bolts 76 56 Minimum torque
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Control arm Rear lower arm bolts 102 75 Maximum torque
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Trailing arm Rear trailing link bolt 98 72 Minimum torque
  • AWD
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Trailing arm Rear trailing link bolt 120 89 Maximum torque
  • AWD
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Ball joint Front lower arm ball joint nut 43 32 Minimum torque
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Ball joint Front lower arm ball joint nut 59 44 Maximum torque
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general torque settings

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