Mitsubishi Galant 8 (1996-2006) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: January 06, 2024

By Rudolf Stricker - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mitsubishi Galant 8 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 Mitsubishi Galant 8

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 39 29
  • 4D6
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Glow plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 4D6
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Wheels Wheel nut 98 72
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  • Production years: 1996 - 2006
  • Generation: 8
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Mitsubishi Legnum Mitsubishi Aspire Mitsubishi MX/MF Mitsubishi VRG Mitsubishi VRM

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 39 29
  • 4D6
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 7 5
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide assembly bolt 12 9 Minimum torque
  • 4D6
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide assembly bolt 15 11 Maximum torque
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 88 65 Step 1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29 Step 3
  • 4D6
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Glow plugs Glow plug 18 13
  • 4D6
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Glow control unit Glow plug plate nut 2 1
  • 4D6
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 18 13
  • 4D6
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket bolt and nut 57 42
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket side bolt 98 72
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Sensor Oil level sensor bolt 9 7
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Alternator Alternator pivot bolt nut 44 32
  • 4D6
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Alternator Alternator lock bolt 23 17
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Alternator Alternator adjusting bolt 10 7
  • 4D6
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Alternator Alternator brace bolts 24 18
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Starter Starter motor bolt 30 22
  • 4D6
  • M/T
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 88 65
  • 4D6
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolt 19 14 Bolt 1, Minimum torque
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolt 21 15 Bolt 1, Maximum torque
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolt 27 20 Bolt 2, Minimum torque
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolt 31 23 Bolt 2, Maximum torque
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 25 18
  • 4D6
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket bolt 108 80 Minimum torque
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Crankshaft Crankshaft sprocket bolt 127 94 Maximum torque
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Water pump Water pump bolt 12 9 Minimum torque
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Water pump Water pump bolt 15 11 Maximum torque
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolt 9 7
  • 4D6
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler bolt 12 9
  • 4D6
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler pipe connection bolts 29 21 Minimum torque
  • 4D6
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Fuel/Oil cooler Engine oil cooler pipe connection bolts 34 25 Maximum torque
  • 4D6
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Radiator Thermostat case assembly bolt 24 18
  • 4D6
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Radiator Water inlet fitting bolt 13 10
  • 4D6
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Air conditioning A/C tension pulley assembly bolt 23 17
  • 4D6
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt front upper cover bolts 10 7 Bolts 1, Minimum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt front upper cover bolts 12 9 Bolts 1, Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt front upper cover bolt 9 7 Bolt 2
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt front lower cover bolts 10 7 Bolts 1, Minimum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt front lower cover bolts 12 9 Bolts 1, Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt front lower cover bolt 9 7 Bolt 2
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt front centre cover bolts 10 7 Minimum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt front centre cover bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt rear centre cover bolt 10 7 Minimum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt rear centre cover bolt 12 9 Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt B tensioner bolt 19 14
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tension pulley nut 25 18
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tension pulley bracket bolt 20 15 Minimum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tension pulley bracket bolt 25 18 Maximum torque
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bolt 48 35
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Valve cover Rocker cover bolt 6 4
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Rocker arm Rocker arm and shaft assembly bolts 27 20 Minimum torque
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Rocker arm Rocker arm and shaft assembly bolts 31 23 Maximum torque
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Fuel system Fuel injection pipe 29 21
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Fuel system Fuel pipe mounting bolt 12 9 Minimum torque
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Fuel system Fuel pipe mounting bolt 15 11 Maximum torque
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Fuel system Injection pump bracket stay bolt 19 14
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel adapter plate bolt 127 94 Minimum torque
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  • M/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel adapter plate bolt 137 101 Maximum torque
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  • M/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate adapter plate bolt 127 94 Minimum torque
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  • A/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate adapter plate bolt 137 101 Maximum torque
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  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Bell housing cover bolt 25 18
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  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Bell housing cover bolt 10 7 Flange bolts
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  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Bell housing cover bolt 9 7 Washer assembled bolts
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  • M/T
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering Power steering oil pump and bracket assembly bolts 39 29
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Power steering Oil pump brace bolt 22 16
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Power steering Power steering hose and pipe clamp bolt 12 9
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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 nut 29 21
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold front heat protector bolt 14 10
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe nut 49 36
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe nut 49 36
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EGR EGR valve and pipe assembly bolt 25 18 Bolt 1
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EGR EGR valve and pipe assembly bolt 18 13 Bolt 2
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Muffler Main muffler assembly bolt 34 25
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Muffler Tail hanger bolt 13 10
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter bolt 49 36
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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 Galant 8

By Rudolf Stricker - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0


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