Mitsubishi Outlander 1 (2003-2006) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: November 05, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18 ±4 Nm
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Differential Drain plug 64 47 ±4 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Drain plug 186 137 ±29 Nm
  • 4WD
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Wheels Wheel nuts 98 72 ±10 Nm
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  • Production years: 2003 - 2006
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Mitsubishi Airtrek Mitsubishi Montero Outlander

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 pan drain plug 39 29 ±5 Nm
  • 2WD
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Oil pan Engine oil pan drain plug 39 29 ±5 Nm
  • 4WD
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Oil pan Engine oil pan mounting bolts 9 7 ±3 Nm
  • 2WD
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Oil pan Engine lower oil pan bolts 9 7 ±3 Nm
  • 4WD
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Oil pan Engine upper oil pan bolts 9 7 ±3 Nm
  • 4WD
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Oil filter Oil filter bracket bolts 19 14 ±3 Nm
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 19 14 ±3 Nm
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide bolts 13 10 ±1 Nm
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket nut 54 40 ±4 Nm
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Oil pump Oil pump case bolts 23 17 ±3 Nm
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 17 13 ±1 Nm
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Oil pump Oil pump cover screws 10 7 ±2 Nm
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Oil pump Oil screen bolts 19 14 ±3 Nm
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Oil pump Relief plug 44 32 ±5 Nm
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap nuts 20 15 Step 1, ±2 Nm
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 78 58 Step 1, ±2 Nm
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 20 15 Step 3, ±2 Nm
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 25 18 ±4 Nm
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 20 15 M8 bolts, ±2 Nm
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts and nuts 36 27 M10 bolts and nuts, ±6 Nm
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Intake manifold Intake manifold stay bolts 31 23 ±3 Nm
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 19 14 ±3 Nm
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Throttle body Accelerator cable connection bolts 5 4 ±1 Nm
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Engine block Cylinder block drain plug 44 32 ±5 Nm
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Engine block Oil delivery body bolt 11 8 ±1 Nm
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Engine mounts Engine front mounting bracket bolt and nut 44 32 ±10 Nm
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Engine mounts Engine front mounting bracket self-locking nut 45 33 ±5 Nm
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Engine mounts Engine support bracket bolts 49 36 ±5 Nm
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Engine mounts Engine hanger bolt 19 14 ±3 Nm
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Sensor Crank angle sensor bolts 9 7 ±1 Nm
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Sensor Oxygen sensor 44 32 ±5 Nm
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Sensor Coolant temperature sensor 29 21 ±10 Nm
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Sensor Knock sensor 23 17 ±2 Nm
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolts 9 7 ±1 Nm
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 9 7 ±1 Nm
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Sensor Throttle position sensor bolt 2 1 ±0.5 Nm
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Sensor Air flow sensor assembly nut 9 7 ±1 Nm
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Alternator Alternator brace bolt (flange bolt) 23 17 ±3 Nm
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Alternator Alternator brace bolt (washer assembled bolt) 22 16 ±4 Nm
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Alternator Alternator nuts 44 32 ±10 Nm
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Starter Starter assembly bolt 30 22 ±3 Nm
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Starter Starter cover bolts 9 7 ±2 Nm
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Battery Ignition coil bolts 10 7 ±2 Nm
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 89 66 ±9 Nm
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Camshaft Bearing cap bolts 20 15 ±1 Nm
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Camshaft Camshaft position sensing cylinder bolt 22 16 ±4 Nm
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Camshaft Camshaft position sensor support bolt 14 10 ±1 Nm
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Camshaft Camshaft position sensor support cover bolt 10 7 ±2 Nm
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Crankshaft Crankshaft damper pulley bolt 25 18 ±4 Nm
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bolt 167 123
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Crankshaft Beam bearing cap bolts 25 18 Step 1, ±2 Nm
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Crankshaft Rear oil seal case bolts 11 8 ±1 Nm
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Crankshaft Crankshaft position sensor connector bracket bolt 9 7 ±1 Nm
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Water pump Water pump bolts 14 10 ±1 Nm
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolt 9 7 ±1 Nm
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Radiator Radiator assembly upper insulator bolts 12 9 ±2 Nm
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Radiator Water inlet fitting bolts 13 10 ±2 Nm
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Radiator Water outlet fitting bolts 13 10 ±2 Nm
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Radiator Water inlet pipe bolts 13 10 ±2 Nm
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 23 17 ±4 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auto-tensioner assembly bolts 22 16 M8 bolts, ±4 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auto-tensioner assembly bolts 44 32 M10 bolts, ±10 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auto-tensioner bolts 23 17 ±3 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioner arm bolt 21 15 ±4 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioner pulley bolt 48 35 ±5 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Balancer timing belt tensioner bolt 19 14 ±3 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler pulley bolt 35 26 ±6 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt cover bolts (flange bolts) 11 8 ±1 Nm
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt cover bolts (washer-assembled bolts) 9 7 ±1 Nm
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Valve cover Rocker cover bolts 4 3 ±0.5 Nm
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Valve cover Rocker cover centre cover bolt 3 2 ±0.5 Nm
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PCM Engine-ECU connector bolt 5 4 ±1 Nm
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PCM Engine-ECU bracket bolt 5 4 ±1 Nm
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Fuel system Fuel pressure regulator bolts 9 7 ±2 Nm
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Fuel system Fuel high pressure hose connection bolt 5 4 ±1 Nm
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Fuel system Delivery pipe and injector assembly bolts 11 8 ±1 Nm
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential drive gear mounting bolt 132 97 ±5 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Differential Drain plug 64 47 ±4 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Filler plug 49 36 ±9 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Rear differential case bolt 84 62 ±4 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Rear differential carrier assembly nut 32 24 ±2 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Rear differential mount bracket bolt 70 52 ±10 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Rear differential support arm connecting bolt 90 66 ±10 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Rear differential support arm self-locking nut 90 66 ±10 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Drain plug 186 137 ±29 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Rear differential bearing cap bolts 37 27 ±2 Nm
  • 4WD
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Differential Rear differential cover bolt 36 27 ±5 Nm
  • 4WD
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Wheel hub assembly Front drive shaft nut 245 181 ±29 Nm
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Wheel hub assembly Rear drive shaft nut 245 181 ±29 Nm
  • 4WD
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Wheel hub assembly Rear hub assembly self-locking nut 175 129 ±25 Nm
  • 2WD
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Clutch assembly Counterbalance shaft sprocket bolt 45 33 ±3 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch fluid line bracket bolt 18 13 ±3 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch tube flare nut 15 11 ±1 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch hose eye bolt 30 22 ±4 Nm
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Clutch assembly Union bolt 22 16 ±2 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder mounting bolt 18 13 ±3 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder mounting nut 12 9 ±2 Nm
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Clutch assembly Master cylinder body push rod assembly 13 10 ±2 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder retainer plate nut 12 9 ±2 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch release bearing retainer mounting bolt 10 7 ±0.2 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal assembly mounting bolt 12 9 ±2 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover mounting bolt 18 13 ±3 Nm
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Clutch assembly Clutch housing to Transaxle case mounting bolt 44 32 ±5 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 132 97 ±5 Nm
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing front lower cover bolt 9 7 Bolt 1, ±1 Nm
  • 2WD
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing front lower cover bolts 26 19 Bolts 2, ±5 Nm
  • 2WD
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing front lower cover bolt 9 7 ±1 Nm
  • 4WD
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Transmission mount/case Transmission assembly upper part coupling bolts 48 35 ±5 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount stopper nut 82 60 ±7 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission mount bracket nut 47 35 ±7 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission stay bolts 22 16 ±4 Nm
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Transmission mount/case Transmission housing front lower cover stay bolts 22 16 ±4 Nm
  • 4WD
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Transmission mount/case Transmission housing front lower cover stay bolt 44 32 ±10 Nm
  • 4WD
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Transmission mount/case Bell housing cover bolts 9 7 ±1 Nm
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Transfer Transfer to Clutch housing mounting bolt 69 51 ±10 Nm
  • W5M42
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Transfer Shift cable bracket mounting bolt 18 13 ±3 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Select lever mounting bolt 18 13 ±3 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Select lever mounting nut 11 8 ±1 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Transfer Control housing mounting bolt 18 13 ±3 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft assembly self-locking nut 30 22 ±4 Nm
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft assembly heat protector nut 13 10 ±2 Nm
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Drive/Axle shaft Reverse idler gear shaft mounting bolt 48 35 ±6 Nm
  • Manual Transmission
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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 Knuckle self-locking nut 25 18 ±5 Nm
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Tie rod end Tie rod end jam nut 52 38 ±2 Nm
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Tie rod end Tie rod 88 65 ±10 Nm
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Steering knuckle Front knuckle connection nut 167 123 ±9 Nm
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Steering rack Steering gear and linkage bolt 70 52 ±10 Nm
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Steering rack Steering gear and joint connecting bolt 18 13 ±2 Nm
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Steering column Steering column mounting bolts 12 9 ±2 Nm
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Steering shaft Steering shaft assembly and gear box connecting bolt 18 13 ±2 Nm
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Steering shaft Steering column shaft cover assembly bolt 5 4 ±1 Nm
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Power steering Power steering oil pump bracket bolts 49 36 ±9 Nm
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Power steering Power steering oil pump assembly bolts 22 16 ±4 Nm
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Power steering Power steering fluid pressure switch connector bolt 22 16 ±4 Nm
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Power steering Power steering oil pressure hose clamp bolt 12 9 ±2 Nm
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Power steering Pump cover bolt 28 21 ±1 Nm
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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 29 21 M8 nuts, ±3 Nm
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 49 36 M10 nuts, ±5 Nm
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bracket bolts 35 26 ±6 Nm
  • 2WD
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold bracket bolt (Exhaust manifold side) 44 32 ±5 Nm
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover bolts 14 10 ±1 Nm
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe bolt and nut 49 36 ±10 Nm
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Exhaust manifold Centre exhaust pipe to Front exhaust pipe nut 59 44 ±10 Nm
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe hanger bolt 13 10 ±2 Nm
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Exhaust manifold Centre exhaust pipe hanger bolt 13 10 ±2 Nm
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EGR EGR valve bolts 20 15 ±2 Nm
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Muffler Centre exhaust pipe to Exhaust main muffler bolt 45 33 ±5 Nm
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Muffler Exhaust main muffler hanger bolts 13 10 ±2 Nm
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake caliper assembly bolt 100 74 ±10 Nm
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper assembly bolt 60 44 ±5 Nm
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Disc brake Front caliper body lock pin and guide pin 74 55 ±10 Nm
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Disc brake Rear caliper body lock pin and guide pin 44 32 ±5 Nm
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Disc brake Rear brake disc bolt 60 44 ±5 Nm
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Disc brake Backing plate bolt 63 46 ±7 Nm
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Brake line Front brake hose connection bolt 30 22 ±5 Nm
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Brake line Rear brake hose connection bolt 15 11 ±2 Nm
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Brake line Brake hose and trailing arm connection 15 11 ±2 Nm
  • 2WD
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Brake line Brake hose and trailing arm connection 15 11 ±2 Nm
  • 4WD
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Brake line Brake pipe connection 15 11 ±2 Nm
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Brake pedal Brake pedal and pedal support member nut 14 10 ±3 Nm
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Master cylinder Master cylinder bracket nut 10 7 ±2 Nm
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Parking brake Rear parking brake assembly bolt 63 46 ±7 Nm
  • 2WD
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Parking brake Rear parking brake assembly bolt 63 46 ±7 Nm
  • 4WD
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nuts 98 72 ±10 Nm
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Struts Front strut assembly stiffener plate nuts 44 32 ±5 Nm
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Struts Front strut assembly top nut 60 44 ±10 Nm
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber self-locking nut 25 18 ±5 Nm
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber mounting nut 44 32 ±5 Nm
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber and lower arm connecting bolt 95 70 ±15 Nm
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar fixture bolt 21 15 ±4 Nm
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar fixture bolt 12 9 ±2 Nm
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link assembly nut 39 29 ±5 Nm
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer link connection nut 39 29 ±5 Nm
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Control arm Lower arm assembly bolt 186 137 ±10 Nm
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Control arm Front lower arm and knuckle connection nut 108 80 ±10 Nm
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Control arm Rear upper arm bolt 120 89 ±10 Nm
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Control arm Rear upper arm nut 120 89 ±10 Nm
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Control arm Rear lower arm nut 95 70 ±15 Nm
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Control arm Rear control link bolt 90 66 ±10 Nm
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Control arm Rear control link nut 120 89 ±10 Nm
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Control arm Rear suspension crossmember bolts 95 70 ±15 Nm
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Trailing arm Rear upper arm and trailing arm connection nut 120 89 ±10 Nm
  • 2WD
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Trailing arm Rear upper arm and trailing arm connection nut 120 89 ±10 Nm
  • 4WD
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Trailing arm Rear lower arm and trailing arm connection nut 95 70 ±15 Nm
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Ball joint Front lower arm ball joint connection nut 108 80 ±10 Nm
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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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