Nissan Sentra 6 (2006-2012) Torque Spec Settings

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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
Oil pan Drain plug 34 25
  • MR20DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • MR20DE
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • CVT
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 23 17
  • RS6F94R
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • RS6F52A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • RS6F52H
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Wheels Wheel nut 108 80
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  • Production years: 2006 - 2012
  • Generation: 6
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Nissan SE

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 34 25
  • MR20DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) bolt 26 19
  • MR20DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (lower) bolt 10 7
  • MR20DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (side) bolt 62 46
  • MR20DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • MR20DE
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Oil filter Oil filter connector bolt 34 25
  • MR20DE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
  • MR20DE
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide bolt 10 7
  • MR20DE
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Oil pump Balancer and oil pump bolt 26 19
  • MR20DE
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket bolt 55 41
  • MR20DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 27 20 Step 1
  • MR20DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15 Step 3
  • MR20DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 1
  • MR20DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 4
  • MR20DE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • MR20DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and nuts 27 20
  • MR20DE
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator bolt 10 7
  • MR20DE
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Engine block Water drain plug to Cylinder block 10 7
  • MR20DE
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Engine block PCV valve 3 2
  • MR20DE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket (RH) 45 33
  • MR20DE
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Engine mounts Engine through bolt 65 48
  • MR20DE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 18
  • MR20DE
  • M/T
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 18
  • MR20DE
  • CVT
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Sensor A/F ratio sensor 1 50 37
  • MR20DE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
  • MR20DE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
  • MR20DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 23 17
  • MR20DE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 2 50 37
  • MR20DE
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Alternator Generator bolt 25 18
  • MR20DE
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Alternator Generator bracket bolt 25 18
  • MR20DE
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Alternator Generator B terminal nut 10 7
  • MR20DE
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Starter Starter motor bolt 62 46
  • MR20DE
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Battery Battery frame nuts 4 3
  • MR20DE
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Battery Battery terminal nuts 5 4
  • MR20DE
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 7 5
  • MR20DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolt 88 65
  • MR20DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt 35 26
  • MR20DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • MR20DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 6 4 Step 2
  • MR20DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 10 7 Step 3
  • MR20DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 69 51 Step 1
  • MR20DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 29 21 Step 3
  • MR20DE
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Crankshaft Balancer sprocket bolt 55 41
  • MR20DE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 34 25 Step 1
  • MR20DE
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Water pump Water pump bolt 25 18
  • MR20DE
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolt 25 18
  • MR20DE
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 50 37
  • MR20DE
  • M/T
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 50 37
  • MR20DE
  • CVT
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Radiator Water inlet bolt 17 13
  • MR20DE
  • M/T
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Radiator Water inlet bolt 17 13
  • MR20DE
  • CVT
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Radiator Water outlet bolt 25 18
  • MR20DE
  • M/T
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Radiator Water outlet bolt 25 18
  • MR20DE
  • CVT
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt 40 30
  • MR20DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolt 10 7
  • MR20DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain slack guide bolt 25 18
  • MR20DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain front cover bolt 26 19
  • MR20DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner (for oil pump) bolt 10 7
  • MR20DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley nut 28 21 Models without A/C
  • MR20DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • MR20DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 8 6 Step 2
  • MR20DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube bolt 26 19
  • MR20DE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Clutch cover to Flywheel bolts 15 11 First step
  • MR20DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Clutch cover to Flywheel bolts 25 18 Final step
  • MR20DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 108 80
  • MR20DE
  • M/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 108 80
  • MR20DE
  • CVT
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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 nut 33 24
  • MR20DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stud bolt 12 9
  • MR20DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stay bolts 51 38
  • MR20DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover bolt 6 4
  • MR20DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust front tube nut 49 36
  • MR20DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust front tube stud bolt 49 36
  • MR20DE
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Muffler Main muffler nut 35 26
  • MR20DE
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Muffler Center muffler bolt 49 36
  • MR20DE
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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 Sentra 6

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