Mazda Tribute 1 (2001-2006) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: February 23, 2024

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mazda Tribute 1 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 settings for Mazda Tribute 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Engine oil drain plug 25 18
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Oil pan Engine oil drain plug 26 19
  • V6 Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 27 20
  • Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 47 35
  • Manual Transaxle
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Disc brake Caliper mounting bolts 35 26
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Wheels Wheel lug nuts 133 98
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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  • Production years: 2001 - 2006
  • Generation: 1
  • 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 Engine oil drain plug 25 18
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Oil pan Engine oil drain plug 26 19
  • V6 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Lower crankcase 6 4 Step 1
  • 2.0L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Lower crankcase 12 9 Step 2
  • 2.0L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Engine block bolts 25 18
  • 2.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Bellhousing bolts 48 35
  • 2.3L Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Timing chain cover bolts 10 7
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 25 18
  • V6 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Transaxle bolts 40 30
  • V6 Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle bolts 5 4 Step 1
  • V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump to Cylinder block bolts 6 4 Step 1
  • 2.0L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump to Engine block bolts 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump mounting bolts 10 7 Step 1
  • 2.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump mounting bolts 20 15 Step 2
  • 2.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pick-up pipe bolts 10 7
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Oil pump Oil pump pick-up tube bolts 10 7
  • 2.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen cover and tube bolts 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump screen cover and tube nut 5 4 Step 1
  • V6 Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket bolt 25 18
  • 2.3L Engine
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Oil pump Oil pump chain tensioner bolt 10 7
  • 2.3L Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 35 26 Step 1
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 23 17 Step 1
  • V6 Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 43 32 Step 2
  • V6 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Step 1
  • 2.0L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 2
  • 2.0L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 5 4 Step 1
  • 2.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 15 11 Step 2
  • 2.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 44 32 Step 3
  • 2.3L Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 1
  • V6 Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 4
  • V6 Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 15 11
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Intake manifold Intake manifold nuts and bolts 18 13
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Intake manifold Upper intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Intake manifold Lower intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Throttle body Throttle body to Intake manifold bolts 7 5
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Throttle body Throttle body to Intake manifold bolts 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Engine block Lower crankcase to Engine block 30 22
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Engine mounts Engine front cover bolts 25 18
  • V6 Engine
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Sensor Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor mounting bolt 20 15
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Sensor Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor mounting bolt 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Sensor Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor mounting bolt 7 5
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Sensor Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor mounting bolt 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Sensor Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor 10 7
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Sensor Knock sensor retaining nut 20 15
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Sensor Knock sensor retaining bolt 25 18
  • V6 Engine
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Sensor Oxygen sensors 40 30
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Sensor Transmission Range (TR) sensor mounting bolts 12 9
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Sensor Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor mounting bolt 13 10
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Sensor Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) sensor mounting bolt 13 10
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Sensor Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) 7 5
  • 2WD
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Sensor Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) 7 5
  • 4WD
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 10 7 Step 1
  • 2.0L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 19 14 Step 2
  • 2.0L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 7 5 Step 1
  • 2.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 16 12 Step 2
  • 2.3L Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolts 68 50
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Crankshaft Camshaft oil seal retainer bolts 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 115 85
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 120 89 Step 1
  • V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 50 37 Step 3
  • V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing caps 25 18 Step 1
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Crankshaft Main bearing assembly 25 18 Step 1, Bolts 1 through 8
  • V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing assembly 40 30 Step 2, Bolts 9 through 16
  • V6 Engine
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Crankshaft Main bearing assembly 25 18 Step 4, Bolts 17 through 22
  • V6 Engine
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Common rail Fuel rail mounting bolts 10 7
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Water pump Water pump bolts 10 7
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Water pump Water pump drivebelt tensioner bolt 10 7
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler mounting bolt 58 43
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Radiator Radiator bracket support bolts 10 7
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Radiator Thermostat housing cover bolts 10 7
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Air conditioning Air conditioning compressor bolts 25 18
  • V6 Engine
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Air conditioning Air conditioning compressor bracket nuts 25 18 Step 1
  • V6 Engine
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Air conditioning Condenser inlet and outlet nuts 8 6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drivebelt tensioner bolts 25 18
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drivebelt tensioner bolts 25 18
  • V6 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt tensioner pulley bolt 25 18
  • 2.0L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts 10 7
  • 2.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolts 25 18
  • V6 Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt covers - upper cover bolts 8 6
  • 2.0L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt covers - middle cover bolts 50 37
  • 2.0L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt covers - lower cover bolts 8 6
  • 2.0L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolts 10 7 8mm bolts
  • 2.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolts 48 35 13mm bolts
  • 2.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt guide pulley bolt 25 18
  • 2.0L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 10 7
  • 2.3L Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolts 25 18
  • V6 Engine
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Valve cover Valve cover bolts 9 7
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Valve cover Valve cover bolts 10 7
  • V6 Engine
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Fuel system Fuel pulsation damper bolts 6 4
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Rear differential check/fill plug 27 20
  • 4WD
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Differential Rear differential cover bolts 23 17
  • 4WD
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Differential Differential to Bracket bolts 80 59
  • 4WD
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Differential Differential mounting bracket to Subframe bolts 115 85
  • 4WD
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Differential Differential mass damper bolts 54 40
  • 4WD
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Wheel hub assembly Driveaxle/Hub nut 290 214
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate to Flywheel bolts 29 21
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder mounting nuts 23 17
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder mounting bolts 20 15
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 112 83
  • Four-Cylinder Engines
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 27 20
  • Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 47 35
  • Manual Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine mounting bolts 40 30
  • Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine mounting bolts 45 33
  • Manual Transaxle
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Torque converter Torque converter to Driveplate nuts 36 27
  • Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer Transfer case to Transaxle bolts/nuts 45 33
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Transfer Transfer case bracket to Engine block mounting bolts 40 30
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Drive/Axle shaft Intermediate shaft bearing bracket nuts 27 20
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Drive/Axle shaft Front driveshaft to Transaxle bolts 37 27
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft center bearing mounting nuts 48 35
  • 4x4
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Drive/Axle shaft Driveshaft universal joint cap bolts 23 17
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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 nut 55 41
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Steering rack Steering gear mounting bolts 126 93
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Steering rack U-joint to Steering gear input shaft pinch bolt 24 18
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Steering column Steering column mounting nuts 19 14
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Steering column Steering column support bolt 16 12
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Steering shaft Intermediate shaft pinch bolt 23 17
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Steering wheel Steering wheel to Steering pinion shaft 15 11
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Power steering Power steering pump mounting bolts 25 18
  • 2.0L Engine
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Power steering Power steering bracket to Pump bolts 25 18
  • 3.0L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump bracket nuts 10 7
  • 3.0L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pump pulley mounting nut 49 36
  • 2.0L Engine
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Power steering Power steering pressure and return line to Steering gear mounting bolt 25 18
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Power steering Power steering pressure and return line to Steering gear bracket bolts 10 7
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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 and bolts 16 12
  • 2.0L Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 20 15
  • V6 Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold/Catalytic converter 47 35
  • 2.3L Engine
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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 bolts 35 26
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Disc brake Caliper mounting bracket bolts 150 111
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Brake booster Power brake booster mounting nuts 23 17
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Master cylinder Master cylinder mounting nuts 17 13
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Master cylinder Wheel cylinder mounting bolts 12 9
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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 133 98
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Struts Front strut damper shaft nut 103 76
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Struts Front strut to Steering knuckle bolts/nuts 115 85
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Struts Front strut upper mounting nuts 80 59
  • 2003 and Earlier
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Struts Front strut upper mounting nuts 55 41
  • 2004
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Struts Front strut upper mounting nuts 40 30
  • 2005 and Later
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber upper mounting nut 18 13
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower mounting nut 115 85
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar bracket bolts 70 52
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link nuts 48 35
  • 2002 and Earlier
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar link nuts 43 32
  • 2003
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Control arm Control arm front pivot bolt 115 85
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Control arm Control arm rear mounting bolt 200 148
  • 2002 and Earlier
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Control arm Control arm rear mounting bolt 180 133
  • 2003
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Control arm Rear upper suspension arm to Body bolt 115 85
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Control arm Rear lower suspension arm to Body bolt 115 85
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Trailing arm Rear trailing arm to Body bolt 115 85
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Trailing arm Rear upper suspension arm to Trailing arm 115 85
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Trailing arm Rear lower suspension arm to Trailing arm 115 85
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Ball joint Front balljoint to Steering knuckle pinch bolt 70 52
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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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