Nissan Altima 3 (2002-2007) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Altima 3 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 Nissan Altima 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • VQ35DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • QR25DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • VQ35DE
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 30 22 Minimum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 39 29 Maximum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • RS6F51A
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Wheels Wheel nut 98 72 Minimum torque
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Wheels Wheel nut 117 86 Maximum torque
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  • Production years: 2002 - 2007
  • Generation: 3
  • 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 34 25
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolt 10 7 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolts 19 14 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolts 25 18 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pan Lower oil pan bolt 6 4 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Lower oil pan bolt 8 6 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Lower oil pan bolts 7 5 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pan Lower oil pan bolts 11 8 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • QR25DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 15 11
  • QR25DE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick tube bolt 20 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick tube bolt 24 18 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil feeder Oil jet bolt 24 18 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Oil feeder Oil jet bolt 30 22 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pump Oil strainer to Oil pump body bolt 20 15 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pump Oil strainer to Oil pump body bolt 23 17 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pump Oil pickup screen bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pickup screen bolts 24 18 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 19 14 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 21 15 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod nuts 19 14 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod nuts 21 15 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 98 72 Step 1
  • QR25DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29 Step 3
  • QR25DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 98 72 Step 1
  • VQ35DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29 Step 3
  • VQ35DE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 29 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 29 21 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts and nuts 18 13 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts and nuts 22 16 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 5 4 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 10 7 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 26 19 Step 2, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 31 23 Step 2, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold support bolts 18 13 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold support bolts 22 16 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector bolts and nuts 18 13 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector bolts and nuts 22 16 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector bolts 18 13 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector bolts 22 16 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector pipe bolts 18 13 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector pipe bolts 22 16 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 36 27 Step 1, Bolts 1-10, Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 42 31 Step 1, Bolts 1-10, Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 20 15 Step 3, Bolts 11-22, Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 25 18 Step 3, Bolts 11-22, Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Water drain plug (LH side) 60 44 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug (LH side) 66 49 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug (RH side) 18 13 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug (RH side) 22 16 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug (water pump side) 8 6 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug (water pump side) 12 9 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block PCV valve 2 1 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Engine block PCV valve 3 2 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Engine block PCV valve 2 1 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block PCV valve 3 2 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Cylinder block heater 69 51 Canada only, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Cylinder block heater 78 58 Canada only, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket bolts 43 32 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket bolts 55 41 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Frame bolts 66 49 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Frame bolts 74 55 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Bracket nuts 49 36 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Bracket nuts 58 43 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Front cover bolts 79 58 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Front cover bolts 90 66 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Front cover nut 10 7 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mount bracket to Front cover nut 15 11 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor bolt 4 3 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor bolt 5 4 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor bolt 4 3 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor bolt 5 4 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 40 30 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 50 37 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolt 5 4 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolt 7 5 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolt 11 8 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 5 4 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 16 12 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 27 20 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 16 12 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 26 19 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor EGR temperature sensor 16 12
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 40 30 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 60 44 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 20 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 29 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 20 15 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 29 21 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 5 4 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 7 5 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 6 4 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 8 6 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 1, Bolts 9-11
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 2, Bolts 1-8
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 6 4 Step 3, Bolts 1-11
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 9 7 Step 4, Bolts 1-11, Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 12 9 Step 4, Bolts 1-11, Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 1, Bolts 7 to 10, then 1 to 6
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 6 4 Step 2
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 9 7 Step 3, Bolts 1-6, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 12 9 Step 3, Bolts 1-6, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolts 128 94 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolts 156 115 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolts 123 91
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolts 103 76
  • VQ35DE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 32 24 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 38 28 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 37 27 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 47 35 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 39 29 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 49 36 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Crankshaft Signal plate to Crankshaft 12 9 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Signal plate to Crankshaft 14 10 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Balancer unit bolts 45 33 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Balancer unit bolts 51 38 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Balancer unit bolts 45 33 Step 4, Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Balancer unit bolts 51 38 Step 4, Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 9 7 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 11 8 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 21 15 Step 2, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Common rail Fuel rail bolts 27 20 Step 2, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Water pump bolt 21 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump bolt 28 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump bolt 9 7 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Water pump bolt 11 8 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Water pump housing bolt 21 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump housing bolt 28 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump cover bolts 11 8
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Water pipe to Water pump housing bolt 21 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pipe to Water pump housing bolt 28 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Engine coolant inlet assembly bolts 8 6 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Engine coolant inlet assembly bolts 11 8 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Water outlet nut 22 16 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Water outlet nut 27 20 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Heater core Heater pipe bolt 21 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Heater core Heater pipe bolt 28 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler connection 44 32 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler connection 54 40 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Radiator drain plug 8 6 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Radiator drain plug 12 9 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Radiator bracket bolts 4 3 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Radiator bracket bolts 5 4 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Radiator fan assembly bolt 4 3 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Radiator fan assembly bolt 5 4 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Radiator fan assembly bolt 4 3 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Radiator fan assembly bolt 5 4 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Fan shroud bolt 4 3
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Fan shroud bolt 4 3
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Fan blade nut 3 2
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Fan blade nut 3 2
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts 20 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts 24 18 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner bolt 6 4 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner bolt 8 6 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioners 7 5 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioners 10 7 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolt 9 7
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing tension guide bolt 22 16
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Front timing chain case bolts 29 21 Bolts 1 and 2
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Front timing chain case bolts 13 10 Bolts 3 to 22
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Rear timing chain case bolts 12 9 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Rear timing chain case bolts 13 10 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner cover bolts 11 8
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bolt 35 26
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bracket bolts 28 21
  • VQ35DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 1 1 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 3 2 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 7 5 Step 2, Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 9 7 Step 2, Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 1 1 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 3 2 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 7 5 Step 2, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 9 7 Step 2, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube assembly bolts 9 7 Step 1, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube assembly bolts 11 8 Step 1, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube assembly bolts 21 15 Step 2, Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube assembly bolts 27 20 Step 2, Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel system Fuel filler tube bolts 8 6 Minimum torque, All except PZEV models
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Fuel system Fuel filler tube bolts 10 7 Maximum torque, All except PZEV models
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Fuel system Fuel filler tube bolts 8 6 Minimum torque, PZEV models only
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Fuel system Fuel filler tube bolts 10 7 Maximum torque, PZEV models only
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting straps bolts 37 27 Minimum torque, All except PZEV models
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting straps bolts 49 36 Maximum torque, All except PZEV models
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting straps bolts 37 27 Minimum torque, PZEV models only
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting straps bolts 49 36 Maximum torque, PZEV models only
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential case bolt 123 91 Minimum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Differential Differential case bolt 138 102 Maximum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Differential Differential case bolt 130 96
  • RS6F51A
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel bearing lock nut 236 174 Minimum torque
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel bearing lock nut 313 231 Maximum torque
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub and steering knuckle assembly nut 275 203
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal bracket bolt 13 10 Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal bracket bolt 16 12 Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder bolt 15 11 Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder bolt 18 13 Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder nuts 8 6 Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder nuts 11 8 Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch interlock switch 12 9 Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch interlock switch 15 11 Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch line flare nut 15 11 Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch line flare nut 18 13 Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch hose union bolt 17 13 Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch hose union bolt 20 15 Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch reservoir tank bracket bolts 5 4 Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch reservoir tank bracket bolts 7 5 Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch reservoir tank bracket nuts 3 2 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Clutch assembly Clutch reservoir tank bracket nuts 6 4 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Clutch assembly Clutch reservoir tank bracket nuts 5 4 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Clutch assembly Clutch reservoir tank bracket nuts 7 5 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolts 10 7 Step 1, Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolts 20 15 Step 1, Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolts 35 26 Final step, Minimum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolts 44 32 Final step, Maximum torque
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Clutch assembly Clutch housing 11 8 Minimum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Clutch assembly Clutch housing 15 11 Maximum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolt 103 76 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolt 113 83 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolts 83 61 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolts 93 69 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 103 76 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 113 83 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 83 61 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolts 93 69 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 30 22 Minimum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 39 29 Maximum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • RS6F51A
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 30 22 Minimum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 39 29 Maximum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 35 26
  • RS6F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 30 22 Bolts 1 and 6-10, Minimum torque
  • QR Engine Models
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 40 30 Bolts 1 and 6-10, Maximum torque
  • QR Engine Models
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 70 52 Bolts 2-5, Minimum torque
  • QR Engine Models
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 80 59 Bolts 2-5, Maximum torque
  • QR Engine Models
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 70 52 Bolts 1-6, Minimum torque
  • VQ Engine Models
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 80 59 Bolts 1-6, Maximum torque
  • VQ Engine Models
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 30 22 Bolts 7-10, Minimum torque
  • VQ Engine Models
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 40 30 Bolts 7-10, Maximum torque
  • VQ Engine Models
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 30 22 Bolts 1, 6-10, Minimum torque
  • RS6F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 40 30 Bolts 1, 6-10, Maximum torque
  • RS6F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 70 52 Bolts 2-5, Minimum torque
  • RS6F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 80 59 Bolts 2-5, Maximum torque
  • RS6F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case bolt 50 37 Minimum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case bolt 54 40 Maximum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case bolt 52 38
  • RS6F51A
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Transfer Park/Neutral position switch 23 17 Minimum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transfer Park/Neutral position switch 33 24 Maximum torque
  • RS5F51A
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Transfer Park/Neutral position switch 28 21
  • RS6F51A
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Outer tie rod end nut 30 22 Minimum torque
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Tie rod end Outer tie rod end nut 39 29 Maximum torque
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Tie rod end Outer socket lock nut 37 27 Minimum torque
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Tie rod end Outer socket lock nut 46 34 Maximum torque
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Tie rod end Tie rod inner socket 69 51 Minimum torque
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Tie rod end Tie rod inner socket 88 65 Maximum torque
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Steering knuckle Front steering knuckle nut 125 92 Minimum torque
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Steering knuckle Front steering knuckle nut 155 114 Maximum torque
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Steering knuckle Rear knuckle nut 72 53 Minimum torque
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Steering knuckle Rear knuckle nut 97 72 Maximum torque
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Steering knuckle Rear knuckle bolt 79 58 Minimum torque
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Steering knuckle Rear knuckle bolt 93 69 Maximum torque
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Steering column Steering column nuts 15 11 Minimum torque
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Steering column Steering column nuts 19 14 Maximum torque
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Steering shaft Lower joint and shaft assembly bolt 24 18 Minimum torque
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Steering shaft Lower joint and shaft assembly bolt 29 21 Maximum torque
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Steering shaft Shaft lower cover nut 15 11 Minimum torque
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Steering shaft Shaft lower cover nut 19 14 Maximum torque
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Steering wheel Steering wheel center nut 29 21 Minimum torque
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Steering wheel Steering wheel center nut 39 29 Maximum torque
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Power steering Pump pulley nut 54 40 Minimum torque
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Power steering Pump pulley nut 68 50 Maximum torque
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Power steering Power steering suction pipe bolt 13 10 Minimum torque
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Power steering Power steering suction pipe bolt 18 13 Maximum torque
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Power steering Pump case rear cover bolts 13 10 Minimum torque
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Power steering Pump case rear cover bolts 18 13 Maximum torque
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Power steering Power steering gear and linkage assembly nut 110 81 Minimum torque
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Power steering Power steering gear and linkage assembly nut 140 103 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 nut 39 29 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nut 44 32 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nut 28 21 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nut 33 24 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover bolts 5 4 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover bolts 7 5 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 5 4 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield bolts 7 5 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube 13 10 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube 15 11 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust tube 51 38 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust tube 64 47 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust tube 58 43
  • VQ35DE
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EGR EGR volume control valve cover bolts 22 16
  • VQ35DE
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EGR EGR tube bolts 17 13
  • VQ35DE
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EGR EGR tube to Lower intake manifold collector nuts 17 13
  • VQ35DE
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EGR EGR tube to Exhaust manifold 44 32
  • VQ35DE
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Muffler Rear muffler 40 30 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Rear muffler 50 37 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Rear muffler 45 33
  • VQ35DE
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Muffler Rear muffler bracket 13 10 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Rear muffler bracket 15 11 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Rear muffler bracket 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst bank 1 bolts and nuts 62 46 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst bank 1 bolts and nuts 78 58 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst bank 2 bolts 29 21 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst bank 2 bolts 34 25 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst support bolts 19 14 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst support bolts 25 18 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst heat shield bolts 7 5 Minimum torque
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst heat shield bolts 10 7 Maximum torque
  • VQ35DE
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front torque member fixing bolts 72 53 CLZ25VD, Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front torque member fixing bolts 97 72 CLZ25VD, Maximum torque
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Disc brake Front torque member bolts 137 101 CLZ25VE, Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front torque member bolts 176 130 CLZ25VE, Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear torque member bolts 157 116 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Rear torque member bolts 196 145 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Front disc brake main pin bolts 22 16 CLZ25VD, Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front disc brake main pin bolts 31 23 CLZ25VD, Maximum torque
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Disc brake Front disc brake sliding pin bolts 22 16 CLZ25VE, Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front disc brake sliding pin bolts 31 23 CLZ25VE, Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear disc brake sliding pin 38 28 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Rear disc brake sliding pin 48 35 Maximum torque
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Disc brake Front disc brake bleed valve 7 5 CLZ25VD, Minimum torque
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Disc brake Front disc brake bleed valve 9 7 CLZ25VD, Maximum torque
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Disc brake Rear brake rotor nut 98 72 Minimum torque
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Disc brake Rear brake rotor nut 117 86 Maximum torque
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Brake line Front brake hose union bolt 17 13 CLZ25VE, Minimum torque
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Brake line Front brake hose union bolt 20 15 CLZ25VE, Maximum torque
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Brake line Rear brake hose connecting bolt 17 13 Minimum torque
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Brake line Rear brake hose connecting bolt 20 15 Maximum torque
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Brake booster Brake booster nut 12 9 Minimum torque
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Brake booster Brake booster nut 15 11 Maximum torque
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Brake booster Brake booster lock nut 16 12 Minimum torque
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Brake booster Brake booster lock nut 21 15 Maximum torque
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Brake pedal Brake pedal assembly nut 13 10 Minimum torque
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Brake pedal Brake pedal assembly nut 16 12 Maximum torque
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Parking brake Parking brake cable bolt 22 16 Minimum torque
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Parking brake Parking brake cable bolt 29 21 Maximum torque
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ABS ABS wheel sensor bolt 18 13 Minimum torque
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ABS ABS wheel sensor bolt 24 18 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 nut 98 72 Minimum torque
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Wheels Wheel nut 117 86 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber top nut 74 55
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber top nut 27 20 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber top nut 33 24 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower bolt 100 74 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower bolt 120 89 Maximum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber mount bracket nut 20 15 Minimum torque
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber mount bracket nut 25 18 Maximum torque
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar clamp bolts 50 37
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar clamp nuts 27 20 Minimum torque
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar clamp nuts 33 24 Maximum torque
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar connecting rod nut 89 66
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Radius arm Rear radius rod nut 65 48 Minimum torque
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Radius arm Rear radius rod nut 80 59 Maximum torque
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Radius arm Rear radius rod bolt 120 89 Minimum torque
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Radius arm Rear radius rod bolt 140 103 Maximum torque
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Control arm Rear suspension arm nuts 65 48 Minimum torque
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Control arm Rear suspension arm nuts 80 59 Maximum torque
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Ball joint Front transverse link ball joint nut 79 58
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Altima 3

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