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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| 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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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.
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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 | Upper oil pan bolts | 16 | 12 | Bolts No.1 to 16, Minimum torque |
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| Oil pan | Upper oil pan bolts | 19 | 14 | Bolts No.1 to 16, Maximum torque |
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| Oil pan | Upper oil pan bolts | 6 | 4 | Bolts No.17 and 18, Minimum torque |
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| Oil pan | Upper oil pan bolts | 7 | 5 | Bolts No.17 and 18, Maximum torque |
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| Oil pan | Lower oil pan bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pan | Lower oil pan bolt | 7 | 5 | Maximum torque |
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| Oil pan | Baffle plate bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pan | Baffle plate bolt | 7 | 5 | Maximum torque |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter bracket bolt | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil filter | Oil filter bracket bolt | 19 | 14 | 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 | 69 | 51 | Maximum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump pickup tube bolt | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump pickup tube bolt | 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 | 7 | 5 | 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 nut | 14 | 10 | Step 1, Minimum torque |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod nut | 16 | 12 | Step 1, Maximum torque |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod nut | 38 | 28 | Step 2, Minimum torque |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod nut | 45 | 33 | Step 2, Maximum torque |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head to Cylinder block bolt | 39 | 29 | Step 1 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head to Cylinder block bolt | 79 | 58 | Step 2 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head to Cylinder block bolt | 34 | 25 | Step 4, Minimum torque |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head to Cylinder block bolt | 45 | 33 | Step 4, Maximum torque |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plug | 19 | 14 | Minimum torque |
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| Spark plugs | Spark plug | 30 | 22 | Maximum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolt | 18 | 13 | Minimum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolt | 20 | 15 | Maximum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold support brace bolt | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold support brace bolt | 20 | 15 | Maximum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold collector bolt/nut | 18 | 13 | Minimum torque |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold collector bolt/nut | 20 | 15 | Maximum torque |
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| Throttle body | Throttle body bolt | 7 | 5 | Step 1, Minimum torque |
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| Throttle body | Throttle body bolt | 11 | 8 | Step 1, Maximum torque |
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| Throttle body | Throttle body bolt | 18 | 13 | Step 2, Minimum torque |
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| Throttle body | Throttle body bolt | 22 | 16 | Step 2, Maximum torque |
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| Engine mounts | Front engine mount through bolt | 45 | 33 | Minimum torque |
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| Engine mounts | Front engine mount through bolt | 54 | 40 | Maximum torque |
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| Engine mounts | Front engine mount to Front cover bolt | 45 | 33 | Minimum torque |
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| Engine mounts | Front engine mount to Front cover bolt | 54 | 40 | Maximum torque |
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| Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 20 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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| Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 27 | 20 | Maximum torque |
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| Sensor | Oxygen sensor | 18 | 13 | Minimum torque |
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| Sensor | Oxygen sensor | 23 | 17 | Maximum torque |
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| Sensor | Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 11 | 8 | Minimum torque |
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| Sensor | Wheel speed sensor mounting bolt | 15 | 11 | Maximum torque |
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| Starter | Starter motor bolt | 41 | 30 | Minimum torque |
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| Starter | Starter motor bolt | 42 | 31 | Maximum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 137 | 101 | Minimum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket bolt | 157 | 116 | Maximum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolt | 2 | 1 | Bolts No.9 and 10 and then 1 and 8 on right camshafts |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolt | 2 | 1 | Bolts No.11 and 12 and then 1 and 10 on left camshaft |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolt | 5 | 4 | All bolts |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolt | 9 | 7 | Type A, B and C bolts, Minimum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolt | 12 | 9 | Type A, B and C bolts, Maximum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolt | 18 | 13 | Type D bolts, Minimum torque |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft bearing cap bolt | 26 | 19 | Type D bolts, Maximum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 142 | 105 | Minimum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 152 | 112 | Maximum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft rear seal housing bolt | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft rear seal housing bolt | 8 | 6 | Maximum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolt | 33 | 24 | Step 1, Minimum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolt | 38 | 28 | Step 1, Maximum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolt | 73 | 54 | Step 2, Minimum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolt | 83 | 61 | Step 2, Maximum torque |
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| Common rail | Fuel rail bolt | 8 | 6 | Step 1, Minimum torque |
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| Common rail | Fuel rail bolt | 11 | 8 | Step 1, Maximum torque |
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| Common rail | Fuel rail bolt | 20 | 15 | Step 2, Minimum torque |
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| Common rail | Fuel rail bolt | 27 | 20 | Step 2, Maximum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump bolt | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump bolt | 20 | 15 | 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 | Timing chain tensioner bolt/nut | 6 | 4 | Minimum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain tensioner bolt/nut | 8 | 6 | Maximum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain lower guide bolt | 14 | 10 | Minimum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain lower guide bolt | 19 | 14 | Maximum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain upper guide bolt | 16 | 12 | Minimum torque |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain upper guide bolt | 19 | 14 | Maximum torque |
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| Valve cover | Valve cover nuts | 4 | 3 | Step 1, Nuts No.1, 10, 11, 13 and 8 |
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| Valve cover | Valve cover nuts | 8 | 6 | Step 2, All nuts, Minimum torque |
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| Valve cover | Valve cover nuts | 10 | 7 | Step 2, All nuts, Maximum torque |
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| Fuel system | Fuel injector clamp bolt | 3 | 2 | Minimum torque |
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| Fuel system | Fuel injector clamp bolt | 4 | 3 | 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 | Flywheel/Drive plate bolt | 83 | 61 | Minimum torque |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel/Drive plate 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 | 30 | 22 | Small diameter, Minimum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolt | 41 | 30 | Small diameter, Maximum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolt | 69 | 51 | Large diameter, Minimum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle to Engine bolt | 80 | 59 | Large diameter, Maximum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Upper transaxle to Engine bolts | 70 | 52 | Minimum torque |
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| Transmission mount/case | Upper transaxle to Engine bolts | 79 | 58 | Maximum torque |
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| Torque converter | Torque converter to Drive plate bolt | 45 | 33 | With flange, Minimum torque |
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| Torque converter | Torque converter to Drive plate bolt | 58 | 43 | With flange, Maximum torque |
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| Torque converter | Torque converter to Drive plate bolt | 39 | 29 | Without flange, Minimum torque |
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| Torque converter | Torque converter to Drive plate bolt | 49 | 36 | Without flange, 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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| Steering knuckle | Steering knuckle to Strut bolt | 114 | 84 | Minimum torque |
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| Steering knuckle | Steering knuckle to Strut bolt | 133 | 98 | Maximum torque |
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| Power steering pump | Power steering pump bracket bolt | 45 | 33 | Minimum torque |
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| Power steering pump | Power steering pump bracket bolt | 60 | 44 | Maximum torque |
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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 | 37 | 27 | Minimum torque |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold nut | 47 | 35 | 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 | 31 | 23 | Minimum torque |
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| Disc brake | Caliper to Torque member bolt | 41 | 30 | Maximum torque |
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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