Mitsubishi Lancer 8 (2000-2007) Torque Spec Settings

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drain plug	20	15
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	20	15	Minimum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	23	17	Maximum

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan	12	9
Oil pan	Drain plug	20	15
Oil filter	Oil filter housing	24	18	M8
Oil filter	Oil filter housing	40	30	M10
Oil filter	Oil Strainer	10	7
Oil filter	Oil screen	7	5
Oil pump	Oil pump	22	16
Oil pump	Oil pump stator	8	6
Oil pump	Oil Pump Bracket	44	32
Oil pump	Oil Pump Pulley	5	4
Vacuum pump	Vacuum Hose	15	11	Minimum
Vacuum pump	Vacuum Hose	18	13	Maximum
Piston rods	Connecting Rod Cap	34	25
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	20	15	Minimum
Intake manifold	Intake manifold	23	17	Maximum
Throttle body	Throttle body	10	7	Minimum
Throttle body	Throttle body	13	10	Maximum
Engine mounts	Engine mounts	22	16	M8
Engine mounts	Engine mounts	41	30	M10
Engine mounts	Engine mounts	75	55	M12
Sensor	Coolant temperature sensor	30	22
Sensor	Detection Switch	35	26
Sensor	Oil Temperature Sensor	15	11
Sensor	Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor brakcet	13	10
Alternator	Alternator	10	7	Minimum
Alternator	Alternator	20	15	Maximum
Starter	Lock Up Solenoid	10	7
Starter	Shift Solenoid	10	7
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket	88	65
Camshaft	Camshaft Thrust Plate	13	10
Crankshaft	Main Bearing Cap	74	55
Crankshaft	Crankshaft Pulley	182	134
Water pump	Water pump	24	18
Radiator	Thermostat Housing	24	18
Radiator	Fan Shroud	5	4
Radiator	Fan Clutch	10	7	Minimum
Radiator	Fan Clutch	12	9	Maximum
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idler Pulley	49	36
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idler Pulley Bracket	24	18
Valve cover	Valve cover	4	3
Rocker arm	Rocker arm	31	23

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Differential	137	101	Ring gear (Minimum)
Differential	Differential	167	123	Ring gear (Maximum)
Differential	Differential	216	159	Companion flange
Differential	Differential	55	41	Carrier bearing cap (Minimum)
Differential	Differential	65	48	Carrier bearing cap (Maximum)
Differential	Differential	19	14	Bearing lock plate
Differential	Differential	36	27	Lock detection switch	Rear
Differential	Center Differential Case	65	48	Ring gear (Minimum)
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel Hub	1	1
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive Belt	21	15	M8
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive Belt	51	38	M10
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel	72	53	Minimum
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel	76	56	Maximum
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flex Plate	72	53
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flex Plate	76	56
Transmission mount	Transmission Case	36	27
Transmission adapter	Transmission Case Adapter	36	27	Chain cover
Transfer	Transfer Case Cover	9	7	Oil pool cover
Transfer	Transfer Case Cover	36	27	Rear cover
Transfer	Transfer Case Cover	19	14	Side cover

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	80	59	4- wheel drive (Minimum)
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	110	81	4- wheel drive (Maximum)
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	65	48	2- wheel drive (Minimum)
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	75	55	2- wheel drive (Maximum)
Tie rod end	Tie rod end	44	32
Pitman arm	Pitman arm	1	1	Minimum
Pitman arm	Pitman arm	3	2	Maximum
Idler arm	Idler Arm Ball Joint Breakaway	2	1
Idler arm	Idler Arm	2	1	Minimum
Idler arm	Idler Arm	15	11	Maximum
Idler arm	Idler Arm Support	54	40	Minimum
Idler arm	Idler Arm Support	64	47	Maximum
Steering rack	Steering gear, jam nut	147	108	Minimum
Steering rack	Steering gear, jam nut	176	130	Maximum
Steering rack	Lower Joint Assembly Connecting Bolt	29	21	Minimum
Steering rack	Lower Joint Assembly Connecting Bolt	34	25	Maximum
Steering rack	Steering Gear Mounting	54	40	Minimum
Steering rack	Steering Gear Mounting	64	47	Maximum
Steering wheel	Wheel Nut	98	72	Minimum
Steering wheel	Wheel Nut	118	87	Maximum
Power steering	Power steering hose	24	18

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
EGR	EGR	22	16

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Brake booster	Brake booster	14	10
Brake pedal	Brake pedal	14	10	Bracket To Frame Nut
Brake pedal	Brake pedal	22	16	Bracket To Frame Bolt
Brake pedal	Brake pedal	29	21	Pedal Support Bushing Nu
Brake pedal	Brake pedal	12	9	Shift Lock Cable Nut
Master cylinder	Master cylinder	15	11
ABS	Brake mounting	12	9

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock Absorber Mounting	215	159	Minimum
Shock absorbers/shocks	Shock Absorber Mounting	245	181	Maximum
Stabilizer bar	Stabilizer bar	2	1	Minimum
Stabilizer bar	Stabilizer bar	3	2	Maximum
Ball joint	Ball joint	1	1	Minimum
Ball joint	Ball joint	4	3	Maximum

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