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 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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- 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 | Oil pan (upper) bolts | 22 | 16 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan (lower) bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Oil filter | Oil filter | 18 | 13 |
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Oil pressure switch | Oil pressure switch | 15 | 11 |
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Oil dipstick | Oil dipstick tube bolt | 22 | 16 |
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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 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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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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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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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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Sensor | Engine coolant temperature sensor | 25 | 18 |
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Sensor | A/F ratio sensor 1 | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Crankshaft position sensor bolt | 7 | 5 |
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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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Alternator | Generator bolts | 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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Starter | Starter motor bolt | 62 | 46 |
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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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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolt | 142 | 105 |
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Camshaft | Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt | 103 | 76 |
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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 | 37 | 27 | Minimum torque |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 47 | 35 | Maximum torque |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft signal plate | 22 | 16 |
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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 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 | 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 | 25 | 18 |
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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 | 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 bolts | 13 | 10 |
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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 assembly bolts | 10 | 7 | Step 1 |
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Fuel system | Fuel tube assembly bolts | 22 | 16 | Step 2 |
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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 | 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 | Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt | 108 | 80 |
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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 | 42 | 31 |
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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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Muffler | Main muffler nut | 35 | 26 |
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Muffler | Center muffler bolt | 35 | 26 |
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brakes torque settings
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suspension torque settings
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general torque settings
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