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
Oil pan	Drain plug	34	25		QR25DE
Oil filter	Oil filter	18	13		QR25DE
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	34	25		RE0F10D
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	34	25		RE0F10E
Wheels	Wheel nut	113	83

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

---

All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drain plug	34	25		QR25DE
Oil pan	Oil pan upper bolts	22	16	All bolts except 18 and 19	QR25DE
Oil pan	Oil pan upper bolts	9	7	Bolts 18 and 19	QR25DE
Oil pan	Oil pan lower bolt	7	5		QR25DE
Oil pan	Oil pan side bolts	43	32		QR25DE
Oil filter	Oil filter	18	13		QR25DE
Oil filter	Oil strainer bolts	11	8		QR25DE
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure sensor	15	11		QR25DE
Oil dipstick	Oil level gauge guide bolt	22	16		QR25DE
Oil pump	Oil pump cover bolts	7	5		QR25DE
Oil pump	Regulator valve plug	54	40		QR25DE
Piston rods	Connecting rod bolts	29	21	Step 1	QR25DE
Piston rods	Connecting rod bolts	20	15	Step 3	QR25DE
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	50	37	Step 1	QR25DE
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	39	29	Step 4	QR25DE
Spark plugs	Spark plug	20	15		QR25DE
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolts	25	18	Bolts 1 to 6	QR25DE
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolt	45	33	Bolt 7	QR25DE
Intake manifold	Intake manifold nuts	25	18	Nuts 4 and 5	QR25DE
Intake manifold	Intake manifold studs	9	7		QR25DE
Throttle body	Electric throttle control actuator bolts	10	7		QR25DE
Engine block	Cylinder block drain plug A	54	40		QR25DE
Engine block	Cylinder block drain plug B	10	7		QR25DE
Engine block	Lower cylinder block bolts	25	18	Step 1, Bolts 11-22	QR25DE
Engine block	Lower cylinder block bolts	39	29	Step 2, Bolts 1-10	QR25DE
Engine mounts	LH engine mounting bracket bolt	40	30		QR25DE
Engine mounts	RH engine mounting bracket bolt	48	35		QR25DE
Engine mounts	RH engine support bracket nut	103	76		QR25DE
Sensor	Water temperature sensor	25	18		QR25DE
Sensor	Map sensor	7	5	California only	QR25DE
Sensor	Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1	50	37		QR25DE
Sensor	Camshaft position sensor bracket bolts	10	7		QR25DE
Sensor	Crankshaft position sensor bolt	7	5		QR25DE
Sensor	Knock sensor bolt	21	15		QR25DE
Sensor	Oxygen sensor	50	37		QR25DE
Alternator	Generator bolts	25	18		QR25DE
Alternator	Generator bracket bolts	65	48		QR25DE
Starter	Starter motor bolt	47	35	Bolt A	QR25DE
Starter	Starter motor bolt	113	83	Bolt B	QR25DE
Starter	B terminal harness nut	4	3		QR25DE
Starter	S connector nut	9	7		QR25DE
Battery	Ignition coil bolt	7	5		QR25DE
Battery	B terminal nut	7	5		QR25DE
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt	103	76		QR25DE
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolt	103	76		QR25DE
Camshaft	Camshaft bracket bolts	2	1	Step 1, Bolts 9-11	QR25DE
Camshaft	Camshaft bracket bolts	2	1	Step 2, Bolts 1-8	QR25DE
Camshaft	Camshaft bracket bolts	6	4	Step 3, Bolts 1-11	QR25DE
Camshaft	Camshaft bracket bolts	10	7	Step 4, Bolts 1-11	QR25DE
Crankshaft	Crankshaft bolt	42	31		QR25DE
Crankshaft	Crankshaft signal plate bolt	22	16		QR25DE
Crankshaft	Balancer unit bolts	42	31	Step 1, Bolts 1-5	QR25DE
Crankshaft	Balancer unit bolt	36	27	Step 1, Bolt 6	QR25DE
Crankshaft	Balancer unit bolts	42	31	Step 4, Bolts 1-5	QR25DE
Crankshaft	Balancer unit bolt	36	27	Step 4, Bolt 6	QR25DE
Water pump	Water pump bolts	25	18		QR25DE
Water pump	Water pump housing bolts	22	16		QR25DE
Heater core	Heater pipe bolt	22	16		QR25DE
Fuel/Oil cooler	Oil cooler bolts	9	7		QR25DE
Radiator	Fan shroud and motor assembly bolt	7	5		QR25DE
Radiator	Water inlet bolts	22	16		QR25DE
Radiator	Water outlet bolts	22	16		QR25DE
Air conditioning	Compressor bolts	31	23		QR25DE
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts	30	22		QR25DE
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner bolts	7	5		QR25DE
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain front cover bolts	49	36	Bolts 6, 10 and 12	QR25DE
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain front cover bolts	13	10	Bolts (all remaining)	QR25DE
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain slack guide bolt	17	13		QR25DE
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain tension guide bolt	17	13		QR25DE
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Balancer unit timing chain tensioner bolt	7	5		QR25DE
Rocker arm	Rocker cover bolts	2	1	Step 1	QR25DE
Rocker arm	Rocker cover bolts	8	6	Step 2	QR25DE
Fuel system	Fuel tube bolts	25	18		QR25DE

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt	108	80		QR25DE
Transmission mount/case	Transmission mounting bracket bolt	45	33		QR25DE

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly nut	42	31		QR25DE
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold upper cover bolts	6	4		QR25DE
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold lower cover bolts	6	4		QR25DE
Exhaust manifold	Front exhaust tube to Center exhaust tube nut	58	43		QR25DE
Exhaust manifold	Front exhaust tube nut	65	48		QR25DE
Exhaust manifold	Front exhaust tube hanger bolt	15	11		QR25DE
Exhaust manifold	Center exhaust tube hanger bolt	15	11		QR25DE
Muffler	Rear muffler (LH)	55	41		QR25DE
Muffler	Rear muffler (RH)	55	41		QR25DE
Muffler	Rear muffler bracket (LH) bolt	15	11		QR25DE
Muffler	Rear muffler bracket (RH) bolt	15	11		QR25DE

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

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

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