Nissan Altima 4 (2007-2013) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Altima 4 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 4

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • QR25DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • QR25DE
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • RS6F52A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • RE0F10A
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Wheels Wheel nut 112 83
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  • Production years: 2007 - 2013
  • Generation: 4
  • 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
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolts 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Upper oil pan side bolts 43 32
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Upper oil pan rear plate cover bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • QR25DE
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolts 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 15 11
  • QR25DE
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 6 4 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 8 6 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pump regulator plug 39 29 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pump regulator plug 69 51 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 27 20 Step 1
  • QR25DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15 Step 3
  • QR25DE
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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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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • QR25DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and nuts 20 15
  • QR25DE
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator bolt 10 7
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block heater 74 55
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block drain plug 54 40 A
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block drain plug 10 7 B
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Lower cylinder block bolts 25 18 Step 1, Bolts 11-22
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Lower cylinder block bolts 39 29 Step 2, Bolts 1-10
  • QR25DE
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Engine mounts RH engine mounting bracket bolts 41 30
  • QR25DE
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Engine mounts RH engine support bracket bolts 50 37
  • QR25DE
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Engine mounts Front cover bolts 49 36 Bolts A and D
  • QR25DE
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Engine mounts Front cover bolts 13 10 Bolts B and C
  • QR25DE
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Sensor A/F sensor 1 50 37
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 18
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 21 15
  • QR25DE
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Starter Starter motor bolts 112 83
  • QR25DE
  • M/T
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Starter Starter motor bolts 113 83 Bolt A
  • QR25DE
  • CVT
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Starter Starter motor bolts 47 35 Bolt B
  • QR25DE
  • CVT
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt 103 76
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (EXT) bolt 142 105
  • QR25DE
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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 10 7 Step 4, Bolts 1 -11
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Front cover to Camshaft bracket (No.1) bolt 13 10
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Chain tensioner bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bolt 42 31
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer unit bolts 42 31 Step 1, Bolts 1 - 5
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer unit bolts 42 31 Step 4, Bolts 1 - 5
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer unit bolts 36 27 Step 1, Bolt 6
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft balancer unit bolts 36 27 Step 4, Bolt 6
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft signal plate bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump housing bolts 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pipe to Water pump housing bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Heater core Heater pipe bolts 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolt and nuts 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolt 44 32 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolt 54 40 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Cooling fan blade nuts 3 2
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Engine coolant inlet bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Engine coolant outlet bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Air conditioning Compressor bolts 28 21 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Air conditioning Compressor bolts 33 24 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts 25 18
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Balancer unit timing chain tensioner bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tension guide bolt 17 13
  • QR25DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • QR25DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 8 6 Step 2
  • QR25DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube assembly bolts 10 7 Step 1
  • QR25DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube assembly bolts 22 16 Step 2
  • QR25DE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Clutch cover to Flywheel bolt 15 11 First step
  • QR25DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Clutch cover to Flywheel bolt 25 18 Final step
  • QR25DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 108 80
  • QR25DE
  • CVT
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 108 80
  • QR25DE
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case LH transaxle mounting bracket bolts 40 30
  • QR25DE
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolt 35 26 Bolt A
  • QR25DE
  • RS6F52A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 75 55 Bolts B and C
  • QR25DE
  • RS6F52A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 43 32 Bolts D and E
  • QR25DE
  • RS6F52A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolt 48 35 Bolt F
  • QR25DE
  • RS6F52A
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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 pump assembly front bracket bolts 16 12 Bolts A
  • QR25DE
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Power steering Power steering pump assembly front bracket bolt 48 35 Bolt B
  • QR25DE
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Power steering Power steering pump assembly front bracket bolt 31 23 Bolt C
  • QR25DE
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Power steering Power steering pump assembly rear bracket bolts 16 12
  • QR25DE
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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 cover bolt 6 4
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stay bolt 48 35
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Manifold yoke to Exhaust manifold stay nut 15 11
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube hanger bolt 14 10
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube hanger bolt 14 10
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust tube hanger bolts 14 10
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust tube hanger bolts 14 10
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust tube to Front exhaust tube nut 58 43
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube to Center exhaust tube nut 58 43
  • QR25DE
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Muffler LH rear muffler bracket bolt 14 10
  • QR25DE
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Muffler RH rear muffler bracket bolt 14 10
  • QR25DE
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Muffler RH rear muffler bracket bolt 14 10
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Center exhaust tube to Rear muffler 58 43
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Center exhaust tube to LH rear muffler 58 43
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Center exhaust tube to RH rear muffler 58 43
  • QR25DE
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Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly nut 42 31
  • QR25DE
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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 Altima 4

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