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
  • QR25DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • QR25DE
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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
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) bolts 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (lower) bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • QR25DE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
  • QR25DE
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick tube bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 6 4 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolt 8 6 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pump regulator plug 39 29 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pump regulator plug 69 51 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Oil pump Oil pickup screen bolts 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 27 20 Step 1
  • QR25DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15 Step 3
  • QR25DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 98 72 Step 1
  • QR25DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29 Step 3
  • QR25DE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • QR25DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and nuts 20 15
  • QR25DE
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator bolt 10 7
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block heater 74 55
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 25 18 Step 1, Bolts 11-22
  • QR25DE
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Engine block Cylinder block bolts 39 29 Step 2, Bolts 1-10
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 18
  • QR25DE
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Sensor A/F ratio sensor 1 50 37
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 21 15
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 1 50 37
  • QR25DE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 2 50 37
  • QR25DE
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Alternator Generator bolts 25 18
  • QR25DE
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Alternator Generator bracket bolt 25 18
  • QR25DE
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Alternator Generator B terminal nut 10 7
  • QR25DE
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Starter Starter motor bolt 62 46
  • QR25DE
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Battery Battery terminal nuts 5 4
  • QR25DE
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Battery Battery wedge bracket bolt 30 22
  • QR25DE
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolt 142 105
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt 103 76
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 1, Bolts 9-11
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 2, Bolts 1-8
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 6 4 Step 3, Bolts 1-11
  • QR25DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 10 7 Step 4, Bolts 1-11
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 37 27 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 47 35 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft signal plate 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump housing bolt 21 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump housing bolt 28 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump with pulley bolt 21 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Water pump Water pump with pulley bolt 28 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Heater core Heater pipe bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Water pipe bolt 21 15 Minimum torque
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Water pipe bolt 28 21 Maximum torque
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Engine coolant inlet bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Engine coolant outlet bolt 22 16
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Fan blade nuts 4 3
  • QR25DE
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Radiator Fan shroud bolts 4 3
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt 25 18
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Balancer unit timing chain tensioner bolt 7 5
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain slack guide bolt 17 13
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tension guide bolt 17 13
  • QR25DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain front cover bolts 13 10
  • QR25DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • QR25DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 8 6 Step 2
  • QR25DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube assembly bolts 10 7 Step 1
  • QR25DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube assembly bolts 22 16 Step 2
  • QR25DE
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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
  • QR25DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Clutch cover to Flywheel bolts 40 30 Final step
  • QR25DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 108 80
  • QR25DE
  • M/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 108 80
  • QR25DE
  • 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 42 31
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover (upper and lower) bolt 6 4
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover lower bolt 6 4
  • QR25DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust front tube nut 49 36
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Main muffler nut 35 26
  • QR25DE
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Muffler Center muffler bolt 35 26
  • QR25DE
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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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