Nissan Altima 5 (2013-2019) Torque Spec Settings

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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 Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • VQ35DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • VQ35DE
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • RE0F10D
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • RE0F10E
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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: Nissan Teana

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
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolts 22 16
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pan Lower oil pan bolt 9 7
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pan Oil pan side bolt 50 37
  • VQ35DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • VQ35DE
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt 21 15
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Oil feeder Oil jet bolt 27 20
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 7 5
  • VQ35DE
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Oil pump Regulator plug 54 40
  • VQ35DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 20 15 Step 1
  • VQ35DE
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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
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold nuts and bolts 7 5 Step 1
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold nuts and bolts 26 19 Step 2
  • VQ35DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector nuts and bolts 11 8
  • VQ35DE
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator bolts 8 6
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug A 62 46 Except Canada
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug A 39 29 Canada
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug B 6 4
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug C 78 58
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Water drain plug D 39 29
  • VQ35DE
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Engine block Cylinder block baffle plate bolt 9 7
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts RH engine mounting bracket bolts 90 66
  • VQ35DE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket (front) bolts 40 30
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 18
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1) 50 37
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 2) 50 37
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolts 7 5
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 24 18
  • VQ35DE
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Sensor Oxygen sensor 50 37
  • VQ35DE
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Alternator Generator nut 65 48
  • VQ35DE
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Alternator Generator bracket bolts 28 21
  • VQ35DE
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Starter Starter motor bolts 55 41
  • VQ35DE
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Starter B terminal nut 9 7
  • VQ35DE
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 7 5
  • VQ35DE
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Battery B terminal nut 11 8
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolts 103 76
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolts 123 91
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 6 4 Step 2
  • VQ35DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 10 7 Step 3
  • VQ35DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 44 32 Step 1
  • VQ35DE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 35 26 Step 1
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Water pump bolt 10 7
  • VQ35DE
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Water pump Water pump cover bolt 11 8
  • VQ35DE
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Heater core Heater pipe bolts 9 7
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler connection 49 36
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Fan shroud and motor assembly bolt 7 5
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Water outlet nuts 25 18
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Water connector bolt 11 8
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Water bypass pipe bolts 9 7
  • VQ35DE
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Radiator Thermostat assembly bolts 9 7
  • VQ35DE
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Air conditioning Compressor bolts 62 46
  • VQ35DE
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Air conditioning Compressor bolt 55 41
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts 25 18
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Primary timing chain tensioner bolt 8 6
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolt 9 7
  • 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 13 10 Bolts 16mm
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Rear timing chain case bolts 13 10 Bolts 20mm
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Slack guide bolt 16 12
  • VQ35DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tension guide bolt 22 16
  • VQ35DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • VQ35DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 8 6 Step 2
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to Intake manifold bolts 10 7 Step 1
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to Intake manifold bolts 22 16 Step 2
  • VQ35DE
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Fuel system Fuel damper cap bolts 9 7
  • VQ35DE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 88 65
  • VQ35DE
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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
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold (LH) to Three way catalyst (bank 2) nut 32 24
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold (RH) to Three way catalyst (bank 1) nut 70 52
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold (LH) gasket nut 31 23
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold (RH) gasket nut 31 23
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield (LH) bolt 6 4
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield (RH) bolt 6 4
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube to Center exhaust tube nut 58 43
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube nut 65 48
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube bolt 65 48
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust tube hanger bolt 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust tube hanger bolt 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Muffler Rear muffler (LH) 55 41
  • VQ35DE
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Muffler Rear muffler (RH) 55 41
  • VQ35DE
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Muffler Rear muffler bracket (LH) bolt 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Muffler Rear muffler bracket (RH) bolt 15 11
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst (bank 1) to Exhaust manifold (RH) bolt 70 52
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst (bank 2) to Exhaust manifold (LH) bolt 32 24
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst support (bank 1) bolts 22 16
  • VQ35DE
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst support (bank 2) bolts 22 16
  • VQ35DE
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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 5

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