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
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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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: 2002 - 2007
  • Generation: 3
  • 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

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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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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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 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 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 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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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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steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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

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 Altima 3

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