Nissan Sentra 3 (1990-1994) Torque Spec Settings
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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Sentra 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 Sentra 3
| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 19 | 14 | Minimum torque |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 24 | 18 | Minimum torque |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 34 | 25 | Maximum torque |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Front axle nut | 196 | 145 | Minimum torque |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Front axle nut | 275 | 203 | Maximum torque |
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| Wheels | Wheel lug nuts | 98 | 72 | Minimum torque |
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| Wheels | Wheel lug nuts | 118 | 87 | Maximum torque |
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- Production years: 1990 - 1994
- Generation: 3
- 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 | Oil pan bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan bolt | 8 | 6 | Maximum torque |
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| Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure regulator valve plug | 39 | 29 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure regulator valve plug | 59 | 44 | Maximum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump pickup tube bolts | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump pickup tube bolts | 19 | 14 | Maximum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump cover bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump cover bolt | 8 | 6 | Maximum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump cover screw | 4 | 3 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump cover screw | 5 | 4 | Maximum torque |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod nuts | 23 | 17 | Minimum torque |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod nuts | 28 | 21 | Maximum torque |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 30 | 22 | Large bolts, Step 1 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 58 | 43 | Large bolts, Step 2 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 30 | 22 | Large bolts, Step 4 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 58 | 43 | Large bolts, Step 5 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 6 | 4 | Small bolts, Step 6, Minimum torque |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 8 | 6 | Small bolts, Step 6, Maximum torque |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head cover bolt | 2 | 1 | Minimum torque |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head cover bolt | 4 | 3 | Maximum torque |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 19 | 14 | Minimum torque |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plugs | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold nut | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold nut | 20 | 15 | Maximum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold collector to Intake manifold bolt | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold collector to Intake manifold bolt | 20 | 15 | Maximum torque |
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| Starter | Starter motor bolt | 30 | 22 | Minimum torque |
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| Starter | Starter motor bolt | 41 | 30 | Maximum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 98 | 72 | Minimum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 127 | 94 | Maximum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft journal cap bolt | 9 | 7 | Minimum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft journal cap bolt | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 133 | 98 | Minimum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 152 | 112 | Maximum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolt | 46 | 34 | Minimum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolt | 52 | 38 | Maximum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump bolt | 8 | 6 | Maximum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump pulley bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump pulley bolt | 8 | 6 | Maximum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Idler sprocket bolt | 43 | 32 | Minimum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Idler sprocket bolt | 58 | 43 | Maximum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Inner timing chain tensioner bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Inner timing chain tensioner bolt | 8 | 6 | Maximum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Outer timing chain tensioner bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Outer timing chain tensioner bolt | 12 | 9 | Maximum torque |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexplate bolt | 94 | 69 | Minimum torque |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flexplate bolt | 103 | 76 | Maximum torque |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolt | 83 | 61 | Minimum torque |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolt | 94 | 69 | Maximum torque |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Transaxle drain plug | 30 | 22 | Minimum torque |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Transaxle drain plug | 39 | 29 | Maximum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolt | 16 | 12 | Small diameter, Minimum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolt | 20 | 15 | Small diameter, Maximum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolt | 30 | 22 | Large diameter, Minimum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolt | 41 | 30 | Large diameter, Maximum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle mount through bolt | 83 | 61 | Minimum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle mount through bolt | 54 | 40 | Maximum torque |
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steering torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to |
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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 nut | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold nut | 20 | 15 | Maximum torque |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe to Manifold nut | 28 | 21 | Minimum torque |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust pipe to Manifold nut | 34 | 25 | Maximum torque |
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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 | Caliper to Torque member bolt | 22 | 16 | Minimum torque |
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| Disc brake | Caliper to Torque member bolt | 31 | 23 | Maximum torque |
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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