Nissan Altima 5 (2013-2019) Torque Spec Settings
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Altima 5 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 5
Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 18 | 13 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 18 | 13 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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Wheels | Wheel nut | 113 | 83 |
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- Production years: 2013 - 2019
- Generation: 5
- Type of van: car
- Model variant: Base
- Also known as:
All Torque Settings in Tables
engine torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Oil pan | Drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan upper bolts | 22 | 16 | All bolts except 18 and 19 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan upper bolts | 9 | 7 | Bolts 18 and 19 |
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Oil pan | Upper oil pan bolts | 22 | 16 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan lower bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Oil pan | Lower oil pan bolt | 9 | 7 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan side bolts | 43 | 32 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan side bolt | 50 | 37 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 18 | 13 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 18 | 13 |
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Oil filter | Oil strainer bolts | 11 | 8 |
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Oil filter | Oil strainer bolt | 21 | 15 |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure sensor | 15 | 11 |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 15 | 11 |
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Oil dipstick | Oil level gauge guide bolt | 22 | 16 |
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Oil feeder | Oil jet bolt | 27 | 20 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump cover bolts | 7 | 5 |
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Oil pump | Oil pump cover bolts | 7 | 5 |
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Oil pump | Regulator valve plug | 54 | 40 |
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Oil pump | Regulator plug | 54 | 40 |
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Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 29 | 21 | Step 1 |
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Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 20 | 15 | Step 3 |
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Piston rods | Connecting rod cap bolts | 20 | 15 | Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 50 | 37 | Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 39 | 29 | Step 4 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 98 | 72 | Step 1 |
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Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 39 | 29 | Step 3 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plug | 20 | 15 |
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Spark plugs | Spark plug | 20 | 15 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolts | 25 | 18 | Bolts 1 to 6 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolt | 45 | 33 | Bolt 7 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold nuts | 25 | 18 | Nuts 4 and 5 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold studs | 9 | 7 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold nuts and bolts | 7 | 5 | Step 1 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold nuts and bolts | 26 | 19 | Step 2 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold collector nuts and bolts | 11 | 8 |
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Throttle body | Electric throttle control actuator bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Throttle body | Electric throttle control actuator bolts | 8 | 6 |
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Engine block | Cylinder block drain plug A | 54 | 40 |
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Engine block | Cylinder block drain plug B | 10 | 7 |
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Engine block | Water drain plug A | 62 | 46 | Except Canada |
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Engine block | Water drain plug A | 39 | 29 | Canada |
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Engine block | Water drain plug B | 6 | 4 |
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Engine block | Water drain plug C | 78 | 58 |
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Engine block | Water drain plug D | 39 | 29 |
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Engine block | Lower cylinder block bolts | 25 | 18 | Step 1, Bolts 11-22 |
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Engine block | Lower cylinder block bolts | 39 | 29 | Step 2, Bolts 1-10 |
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Engine block | Cylinder block baffle plate bolt | 9 | 7 |
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Engine mounts | LH engine mounting bracket bolt | 40 | 30 |
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Engine mounts | RH engine mounting bracket bolt | 48 | 35 |
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Engine mounts | RH engine mounting bracket bolts | 90 | 66 |
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Engine mounts | Engine mounting bracket (front) bolts | 40 | 30 |
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Engine mounts | RH engine support bracket nut | 103 | 76 |
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Sensor | Water temperature sensor | 25 | 18 |
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Sensor | Engine coolant temperature sensor | 25 | 18 |
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Sensor | Map sensor | 7 | 5 | California only |
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Sensor | Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1) | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 2) | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Camshaft position sensor bracket bolts | 10 | 7 |
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Sensor | Camshaft position sensor bolts | 7 | 5 |
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Sensor | Crankshaft position sensor bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Sensor | Crankshaft position sensor bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 21 | 15 |
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Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 24 | 18 |
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Sensor | Oxygen sensor | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Oxygen sensor | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Input speed sensor bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Sensor | Input speed sensor bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Sensor | Output speed sensor bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Sensor | Output speed sensor bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Sensor | Primary speed sensor bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Sensor | Primary speed sensor bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Alternator | Generator bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Alternator | Generator nut | 65 | 48 |
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Alternator | Generator bracket bolts | 65 | 48 |
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Alternator | Generator bracket bolts | 28 | 21 |
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Starter | Starter motor bolt | 47 | 35 | Bolt A |
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Starter | Starter motor bolt | 113 | 83 | Bolt B |
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Starter | Starter motor bolts | 55 | 41 |
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Starter | B terminal harness nut | 4 | 3 |
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Starter | B terminal nut | 9 | 7 |
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Starter | S connector nut | 9 | 7 |
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Battery | Ignition coil bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Battery | Ignition coil bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Battery | B terminal nut | 7 | 5 |
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Battery | B terminal nut | 11 | 8 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt | 103 | 76 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolts | 103 | 76 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolt | 103 | 76 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolts | 123 | 91 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bracket bolts | 2 | 1 | Step 1, Bolts 9-11 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bracket bolts | 2 | 1 | Step 2, Bolts 1-8 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bracket bolts | 6 | 4 | Step 3, Bolts 1-11 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bracket bolts | 10 | 7 | Step 4, Bolts 1-11 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bracket bolts | 2 | 1 | Step 1 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bracket bolts | 6 | 4 | Step 2 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft bracket bolts | 10 | 7 | Step 3 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft bolt | 42 | 31 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 44 | 32 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 35 | 26 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft signal plate bolt | 22 | 16 |
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Crankshaft | Balancer unit bolts | 42 | 31 | Step 1, Bolts 1-5 |
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Crankshaft | Balancer unit bolt | 36 | 27 | Step 1, Bolt 6 |
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Crankshaft | Balancer unit bolts | 42 | 31 | Step 4, Bolts 1-5 |
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Crankshaft | Balancer unit bolt | 36 | 27 | Step 4, Bolt 6 |
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Water pump | Water pump bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Water pump | Water pump bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Water pump | Water pump housing bolts | 22 | 16 |
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Water pump | Water pump cover bolt | 11 | 8 |
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Heater core | Heater pipe bolt | 22 | 16 |
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Heater core | Heater pipe bolts | 9 | 7 |
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Fuel/Oil cooler | Oil cooler bolts | 9 | 7 |
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Fuel/Oil cooler | Oil cooler connection | 49 | 36 |
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Radiator | Fan shroud and motor assembly bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Radiator | Fan shroud and motor assembly bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Radiator | Water inlet bolts | 22 | 16 |
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Radiator | Water outlet bolts | 22 | 16 |
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Radiator | Water outlet nuts | 25 | 18 |
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Radiator | Water connector bolt | 11 | 8 |
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Radiator | Water bypass pipe bolts | 9 | 7 |
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Radiator | Thermostat assembly bolts | 9 | 7 |
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Air conditioning | Compressor bolts | 31 | 23 |
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Air conditioning | Compressor bolts | 62 | 46 |
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Air conditioning | Compressor bolt | 55 | 41 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts | 30 | 22 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Primary timing chain tensioner bolt | 8 | 6 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Chain tensioner bolts | 7 | 5 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain tensioner bolt | 9 | 7 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain front cover bolts | 49 | 36 | Bolts 6, 10 and 12 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain front cover bolts | 13 | 10 | Bolts (all remaining) |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Front timing chain case bolts | 29 | 21 | Bolts 1 and 2 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Front timing chain case bolts | 13 | 10 | Bolts 3 to 22 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Rear timing chain case bolts | 13 | 10 | Bolts 16mm |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Rear timing chain case bolts | 13 | 10 | Bolts 20mm |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain slack guide bolt | 17 | 13 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Slack guide bolt | 16 | 12 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain tension guide bolt | 17 | 13 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Tension guide bolt | 22 | 16 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Balancer unit timing chain tensioner bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Rocker arm | Rocker cover bolts | 2 | 1 | Step 1 |
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Rocker arm | Rocker cover bolts | 8 | 6 | Step 2 |
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Rocker arm | Rocker cover bolts | 2 | 1 | Step 1 |
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Rocker arm | Rocker cover bolts | 8 | 6 | Step 2 |
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Fuel system | Fuel tube bolts | 25 | 18 |
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Fuel system | Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to Intake manifold bolts | 10 | 7 | Step 1 |
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Fuel system | Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to Intake manifold bolts | 22 | 16 | Step 2 |
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Fuel system | Fuel damper cap bolts | 9 | 7 |
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Fuel system | Fuel tank mounting straps bolts | 40 | 30 |
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Fuel system | Fuel filler hose bolts | 25 | 18 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Wheel hub assembly | Front wheel hub and bearing assembly nut | 183 | 135 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt | 108 | 80 |
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Flywheel/Flex plate | Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt | 88 | 65 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Overflow plug | 10 | 7 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Overflow plug | 10 | 7 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil pan bolt | 8 | 6 |
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Transmission fluid pan | Oil pan bolt | 8 | 6 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transmission mounting bracket bolt | 45 | 33 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolt | 35 | 26 | Bolt 1 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolts | 75 | 55 | Bolts 2 and 5 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolts | 43 | 32 | Bolts 3 and 4 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolts | 48 | 35 | Bolts 6 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly nut | 17 | 13 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly nut | 17 | 13 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly control cable bolts | 6 | 4 |
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Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly control cable bolts | 6 | 4 |
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Transmission adapter | Transaxle assembly bracket nut | 14 | 10 |
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Transmission adapter | Transaxle assembly bracket nut | 14 | 10 |
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Transfer | CVT shift selector assembly nut | 6 | 4 |
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Transfer | CVT shift selector assembly nut | 6 | 4 |
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Drive/Axle shaft | Front drive shaft nut | 183 | 135 |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Steering knuckle | Front steering knuckle bolts | 88 | 65 |
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Steering knuckle | Rear knuckle bolt | 88 | 65 |
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Steering rack | Steering gear assembly nuts | 155 | 114 |
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Steering rack | Steering gear assembly end nuts | 34 | 25 |
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Steering rack | Steering gear assembly outer socket | 94 | 69 |
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Steering rack | Steering gear assembly inner socket | 84 | 62 |
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Steering column | Steering column assembly nuts | 17 | 13 |
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Steering column | Steering column assembly bolt | 21 | 15 |
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Steering shaft | Steering column assembly to Lower shaft assembly nut | 44 | 32 |
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Steering shaft | Lower shaft assembly bolt | 27 | 20 |
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Steering wheel | Steering wheel nut | 34 | 25 |
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Power steering | Power steering oil pump assembly bolts and nut | 14 | 10 |
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exhaust torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly nut | 42 | 31 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold studs | 15 | 11 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold (LH) to Three way catalyst (bank 2) nut | 32 | 24 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold (RH) to Three way catalyst (bank 1) nut | 70 | 52 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold (LH) gasket nut | 31 | 23 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold (RH) gasket nut | 31 | 23 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold upper cover bolts | 6 | 4 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold lower cover bolts | 6 | 4 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield (LH) bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield (RH) bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust tube to Center exhaust tube nut | 58 | 43 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust tube to Center exhaust tube nut | 58 | 43 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust tube nut | 65 | 48 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust tube nut | 65 | 48 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust tube bolt | 65 | 48 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust tube hanger bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Exhaust manifold | Front exhaust tube hanger bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Exhaust manifold | Center exhaust tube hanger bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Exhaust manifold | Center exhaust tube hanger bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Muffler | Rear muffler (LH) | 55 | 41 |
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Muffler | Rear muffler (LH) | 55 | 41 |
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Muffler | Rear muffler (RH) | 55 | 41 |
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Muffler | Rear muffler (RH) | 55 | 41 |
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Muffler | Rear muffler bracket (LH) bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Muffler | Rear muffler bracket (LH) bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Muffler | Rear muffler bracket (RH) bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Muffler | Rear muffler bracket (RH) bolt | 15 | 11 |
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Catalytic converter | Three way catalyst (bank 1) to Exhaust manifold (RH) bolt | 70 | 52 |
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Catalytic converter | Three way catalyst (bank 2) to Exhaust manifold (LH) bolt | 32 | 24 |
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Catalytic converter | Three way catalyst support (bank 1) bolts | 22 | 16 |
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Catalytic converter | Three way catalyst support (bank 2) bolts | 22 | 16 |
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brakes torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Disc brake | Front brake caliper sliding pin bolts | 27 | 20 |
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Disc brake | Rear brake caliper sliding pin bolts | 43 | 32 |
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Disc brake | Front torque member bolt with washer | 145 | 107 |
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Disc brake | Rear torque member bolt with washer | 84 | 62 |
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Disc brake | Front torque member flange bolt | 123 | 91 |
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Disc brake | Front bleeder valve | 8 | 6 |
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Disc brake | Rear bleeder valve | 8 | 6 |
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Brake line | Brake pipe assembly | 16 | 12 |
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Brake line | Front brake hose union bolt | 18 | 13 |
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Brake line | Rear brake hose union bolt | 18 | 13 |
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Brake booster | Brake booster nuts | 14 | 10 |
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Brake booster | Brake booster clevis lock nut | 19 | 14 |
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Brake pedal | Brake pedal assembly nut | 11 | 8 | Nut A |
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Brake pedal | Brake pedal assembly nuts | 14 | 10 | Nuts B |
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Master cylinder | Master cylinder assembly nuts | 25 | 18 |
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Master cylinder | Master cylinder brake pipe assembly | 23 | 17 |
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ABS | ABS actuator to Connector brake pipe assembly | 16 | 12 |
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suspension torque settings
Save to email ✉️Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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Wheels | Wheel nut | 113 | 83 |
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Struts | Front strut piston rod lock nut | 73 | 54 |
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Struts | Front strut lower bolt | 165 | 122 |
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Struts | Front strut mounting insulator bolt | 35 | 26 |
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Struts | Front strut tower bar bolts and nuts | 6 | 4 |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber upper nut | 29 | 21 |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber lower bolt | 110 | 81 |
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Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber mount bracket nuts | 25 | 18 |
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Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer clamp bolt | 53 | 39 |
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Stabilizer bar | Rear stabilizer bar clamp bolts | 52 | 38 |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Front stabilizer connecting rod nuts | 84 | 62 |
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Rear stabilizer bar connecting rod nut | 44 | 32 |
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Radius arm | Rear engine mount torque rod bolts | 103 | 76 | QR25DE |
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Radius arm | Rear torque rod bolt | 103 | 76 | VQ35DE, Bolt A |
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Radius arm | Rear torque rod bolts | 35 | 26 | VQ35DE, Bolts B |
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Radius arm | Rear engine mount torque rod bracket bolt | 40 | 30 | QR25DE |
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Radius arm | Rear torque rod bracket bolt | 40 | 30 | VQ35DE |
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Radius arm | RH engine mount torque rod bolts | 85 | 63 | QR25DE |
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Radius arm | Upper torque rod bolts | 85 | 63 | VQ35DE |
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Control arm | Front transverse link nuts | 155 | 114 |
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Control arm | Rear suspension arm nuts | 118 | 87 |
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Control arm | Rear lower link to Rear suspension member nut | 146 | 108 |
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Control arm | Front lower link to Knuckle nut | 118 | 87 |
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Control arm | Rear lower link to Knuckle nut | 118 | 87 |
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Control arm | Front lower link to Rear lower link bolts | 111 | 82 |
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general torque settings
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