Nissan Sentra 6 (2006-2012) Torque Spec Settings
By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain
Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Sentra 6 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 6
| 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 | 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 | 23 | 17 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 35 | 26 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 35 | 26 |
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| Wheels | Wheel nut | 108 | 80 |
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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: 2006 - 2012
- Generation: 6
- 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 | Drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan (upper) bolt | 26 | 19 |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan (upper) bolts | 22 | 16 |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan (lower) bolt | 10 | 7 |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan (lower) bolt | 7 | 5 |
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| Oil pan | Oil pan (side) bolt | 62 | 46 |
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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 filter connector bolt | 34 | 25 |
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| Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 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 | 10 | 7 |
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| Oil dipstick | Oil dipstick tube bolt | 22 | 16 |
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| Oil pump | Balancer and oil pump bolt | 26 | 19 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump sprocket bolt | 55 | 41 |
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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 fitting bolt | 28 | 21 |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump regulator plug | 39 | 29 | Minimum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pump regulator plug | 69 | 51 | Maximum torque |
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| Oil pump | Oil pickup screen bolts | 22 | 16 |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 27 | 20 | Step 1 |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 20 | 15 | Step 3 |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 27 | 20 | Step 1 |
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| Piston rods | Connecting rod bolts | 20 | 15 | Step 3 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | Step 1 |
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| Cylinder head | Cylinder head bolts | 40 | 30 | 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 bolt and nuts | 27 | 20 |
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| Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolt and nuts | 20 | 15 |
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| Throttle body | Electric throttle control actuator bolt | 10 | 7 |
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| Throttle body | Electric throttle control actuator bolt | 10 | 7 |
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| Engine block | Water drain plug to Cylinder block | 10 | 7 |
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| Engine block | PCV valve | 3 | 2 |
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| Engine block | Cylinder block heater | 74 | 55 |
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| Engine block | Cylinder block bolts | 25 | 18 | Step 1, Bolts 11-22 |
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| Engine block | Cylinder block bolts | 39 | 29 | Step 2, Bolts 1-10 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine mounting bracket (RH) | 45 | 33 |
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| Engine mounts | Engine through bolt | 65 | 48 |
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| Engine mounts | LH engine mount bracket (transaxle side) bolt | 65 | 48 |
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| Engine mounts | LH engine mount bracket bolts | 65 | 48 |
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| Engine mounts | LH engine mount bracket bolts | 65 | 48 |
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| Engine mounts | LH engine mount bracket (transaxle side) nut | 60 | 44 |
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| Engine mounts | Rear engine mount bracket bolts | 80 | 59 |
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| Sensor | Front wheel sensor | 9 | 7 |
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| Sensor | Rear wheel sensor | 11 | 8 |
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| Sensor | Engine coolant temperature sensor | 25 | 18 |
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| Sensor | Engine coolant temperature sensor | 25 | 18 |
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| Sensor | Engine coolant temperature sensor | 25 | 18 |
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| Sensor | A/F ratio sensor 1 | 50 | 37 |
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| Sensor | A/F ratio sensor 1 | 50 | 37 |
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| Sensor | Camshaft position sensor bolt | 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 | 23 | 17 |
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| Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 21 | 15 |
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| Sensor | Heated oxygen sensor 1 | 50 | 37 |
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| Sensor | Heated oxygen sensor 2 | 50 | 37 |
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| Sensor | Heated oxygen sensor 2 | 50 | 37 |
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| Alternator | Generator bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Generator bolts | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Generator bracket bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Generator bracket bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Alternator | Generator B terminal nut | 10 | 7 |
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| Alternator | Generator B terminal nut | 10 | 7 |
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| Starter | Starter motor bolt | 62 | 46 |
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| Starter | Starter motor bolt | 62 | 46 |
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| Battery | Battery frame nuts | 4 | 3 |
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| Battery | Battery terminal nuts | 5 | 4 |
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| Battery | Battery terminal nuts | 5 | 4 |
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| Battery | Battery wedge bracket bolt | 30 | 22 |
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| Battery | Ignition coil bolt | 7 | 5 |
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| Battery | Ignition coil bolt | 7 | 5 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolt | 88 | 65 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolt | 142 | 105 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt | 35 | 26 |
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| Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt | 103 | 76 |
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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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| 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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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 69 | 51 | Step 1 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 29 | 21 | Step 3 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 37 | 27 | Minimum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 47 | 35 | Maximum torque |
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| Crankshaft | Balancer sprocket bolt | 55 | 41 |
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| Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 34 | 25 | Step 1 |
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| Crankshaft | Crankshaft signal plate | 22 | 16 |
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| Water pump | Water pump bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Water pump | Water pump housing bolt | 21 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump housing bolt | 28 | 21 | Maximum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump pulley bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Water pump | Water pump with pulley bolt | 21 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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| Water pump | Water pump with pulley bolt | 28 | 21 | Maximum torque |
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| Heater core | Heater pipe bolt | 22 | 16 |
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| Radiator | Thermostat housing bolts | 50 | 37 |
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| Radiator | Thermostat housing bolts | 50 | 37 |
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| Radiator | Water inlet bolt | 17 | 13 |
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| Radiator | Water inlet bolt | 17 | 13 |
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| Radiator | Water outlet bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Radiator | Water outlet bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Radiator | Water pipe bolt | 21 | 15 | Minimum torque |
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| Radiator | Water pipe bolt | 28 | 21 | Maximum torque |
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| Radiator | Engine coolant inlet bolt | 22 | 16 |
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| Radiator | Engine coolant outlet bolt | 22 | 16 |
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| Radiator | Fan blade nuts | 4 | 3 |
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| Radiator | Fan shroud bolts | 4 | 3 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt | 40 | 30 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain tensioner bolt | 10 | 7 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Chain tensioner bolt | 7 | 5 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Balancer unit timing chain tensioner bolt | 7 | 5 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain slack guide bolt | 25 | 18 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain slack guide bolt | 17 | 13 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain tension guide bolt | 17 | 13 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain front cover bolt | 26 | 19 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain front cover bolts | 13 | 10 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Chain tensioner (for oil pump) bolt | 10 | 7 |
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| Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Idler pulley nut | 28 | 21 | Models without A/C |
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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 bolt | 26 | 19 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tube assembly bolts | 10 | 7 | Step 1 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tube assembly bolts | 22 | 16 | Step 2 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel tank band bolts | 31 | 23 |
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| Fuel system | Fuel filler shield bolt | 9 | 7 |
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drivetrain torque settings
Save to email ✉️| Part | Description | Torque (Nm) | Torque (ft/lbs) | Remarks | Applies to | |
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| Differential | Final gear bolt | 130 | 96 |
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| Differential | Differential case bolt | 120 | 89 |
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| Differential | Differential case assembly bolt | 120 | 89 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Front wheel hub and bearing assembly nut | 125 | 92 |
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| Wheel hub assembly | Rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolt | 88 | 65 | Drum brake |
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| Clutch assembly | Clutch pedal assembly nut | 14 | 10 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Clutch cover to Flywheel bolts | 15 | 11 | First step |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Clutch cover to Flywheel bolts | 25 | 18 | Final step |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Clutch cover to Flywheel bolts | 15 | 11 | First step |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Clutch cover to Flywheel bolts | 40 | 30 | Final step |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolt | 108 | 80 |
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| Flywheel/Flex plate | Flywheel bolt | 108 | 80 |
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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 | 108 | 80 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 34 | 25 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 23 | 17 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 35 | 26 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Drain plug | 35 | 26 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Filler plug | 2 | 1 |
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| Transmission fluid pan | Oil pan bolt | 8 | 6 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolts | 62 | 46 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolt | 35 | 26 | Bolt A |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolts | 75 | 55 | Bolts B and C |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolts | 43 | 32 | Bolts D and E |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolt | 48 | 35 | Bolt F |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolt | 35 | 26 | Bolt A |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolts | 75 | 55 | Bolts B and C |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolts | 43 | 32 | Bolts D and E |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly to Engine bolt | 48 | 35 | Bolt F |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle assembly bolts | 17 | 13 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle case bolt | 28 | 21 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle case bolt | 52 | 38 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transaxle case bolt | 52 | 38 |
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| Transmission mount/case | Transmission control module bolts | 11 | 8 |
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| Torque converter | Drive plate to Torque converter nuts | 51 | 38 |
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| Drive/Axle shaft | Reverse idler shaft bolt | 30 | 22 |
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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 bolt | 88 | 65 |
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| Steering knuckle | Front steering knuckle nut | 55 | 41 |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear mounting nut | 143 | 105 |
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| Steering rack | Steering gear assembly end nut | 34 | 25 |
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| Steering rack | Gear housing assembly lock nut | 60 | 44 |
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| Steering rack | Rack assembly to Inner socket | 85 | 63 |
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| Steering rack | Inner socket to Outer socket nut | 42 | 31 |
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| Steering column | Steering column assembly nut | 17 | 13 |
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| Steering shaft | Intermediate shaft bolt | 34 | 25 |
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| Steering shaft | Intermediate shaft holder bolt | 50 | 37 |
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| Steering wheel | Steering wheel nut | 34 | 25 |
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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 | 33 | 24 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold nut | 42 | 31 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold stud bolt | 12 | 9 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold stay bolts | 51 | 38 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold cover bolt | 6 | 4 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold cover (upper and lower) bolt | 6 | 4 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold cover lower bolt | 6 | 4 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust front tube nut | 49 | 36 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust front tube nut | 49 | 36 |
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| Exhaust manifold | Exhaust front tube stud bolt | 49 | 36 |
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| Muffler | Main muffler nut | 35 | 26 |
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| Muffler | Main muffler nut | 35 | 26 |
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| Muffler | Center muffler bolt | 49 | 36 |
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| Muffler | Center muffler bolt | 35 | 26 |
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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 cylinder body sliding pin bolts | 27 | 20 |
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| Disc brake | Rear cylinder body sliding pins | 43 | 32 | Rear disc brake |
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| Disc brake | Front torque member mounting bolts | 165 | 122 |
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| Disc brake | Rear torque member bolts | 176 | 130 | Rear disc brake |
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| Disc brake | Front bleed valve | 10 | 7 |
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| Disc brake | Rear air bleeder | 8 | 6 | Rear disc brake |
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| Disc brake | Rear bleed valve | 8 | 6 | Rear drum brake |
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| Brake line | Front brake hose union bolt | 18 | 13 |
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| Brake line | Rear brake hose connecting bolt | 18 | 13 | Rear disc brake |
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| Brake booster | Brake booster | 20 | 15 |
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| Brake pedal | Brake pedal assembly nuts | 14 | 10 |
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| Brake pedal | Accelerator pedal assembly nuts | 5 | 4 |
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| Master cylinder | Master cylinder and reservoir assembly nut | 20 | 15 |
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| ABS | ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) | 8 | 6 |
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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 | 108 | 80 |
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| Wheels | Rear wheel cylinder bolts | 13 | 10 | Rear drum brake |
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| Struts | Front strut upper nut | 62 | 46 |
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| Struts | Front strut lower nut | 149 | 110 |
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| Struts | Front strut mounting insulator bolt | 16 | 12 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber bolt | 68 | 50 |
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| Shock absorbers/shocks | Rear shock absorber nut | 125 | 92 |
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| Stabilizer bar | Front stabilizer bar clamp bolt | 20 | 15 |
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| Sway bar links/Stabilizer links | Front stabilizer connecting rod nut | 41 | 30 |
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| Radius arm | Torque rod (RH) | 65 | 48 | MR20DE |
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| Radius arm | Rear torque rod bolt | 80 | 59 | MR20DE |
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| Control arm | Front transverse link bolt | 169 | 125 |
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| Control arm | Rear suspension beam bolt | 131 | 97 |
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general torque settings
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