Nissan Sentra 7 (2012-2019) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Sentra 7 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 settings for Nissan Sentra 7

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 34 25
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pan Drain plug 34 25
  • RE0F11A
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • MRA8DE
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 24 18
  • RS6F94R
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Wheels Wheel nut 113 83
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  • Production years: 2012 - 2019
  • Generation: 7
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Nissan Sylphy Nissan Pulsar Dongfeng Ruiying Xuan EV

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 34 25
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pan Drain plug 34 25
  • RE0F11A
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) bolt 26 19
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) bolts 26 19
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) side bolt 62 46
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (lower) bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (lower) bolts 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 6 4
  • RE0F11A
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • MRA8DE
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Oil filter Oil filter connector bolt 34 25
  • MRA8DE
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Oil filter Oil filter stud 34 25
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 15 11
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 15 11
  • MR16DDT
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide bolt 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Oil feeder Oil jet 14 10
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 26 19
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pump Oil pump bolts 26 19
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket bolt 55 41
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket nut 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pump Oil pump chain tensioner bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pump Oil pump drive chain tensioner bolts 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Oil pump Electric oil pump and motor assembly 19 14
  • RE0F11A
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolt 20 15 Step 1
  • MRA8DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 20 15
  • MR16DDT
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 1
  • MRA8DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 4
  • MRA8DE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30
  • MR16DDT
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • MRA8DE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • MR16DDT
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and nut 27 20
  • MRA8DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 27 20 Bolts 1-6
  • MR16DDT
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt 20 15 Bolt 7
  • MR16DDT
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator bolts 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Engine block Water drain plug 1 54 40
  • MRA8DE
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Engine block Water drain plug 2 20 15
  • MRA8DE
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Engine block Water drain plug 3 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Engine block Water drain plug 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Engine block Drain plug 1 54 40
  • MR16DDT
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Engine block Drain plug 4 20 15
  • MR16DDT
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Engine block Oil gallery cover bolts 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Engine block PCV valve 3 2
  • MR16DDT
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket (LH) bolts 60 44
  • MRA8DE
  • M/T
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket (LH) bolts 60 44
  • MR16DDT
  • M/T
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Engine mounts Engine rear mounting bracket bolts 90 66
  • MR16DDT
  • CVT
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Engine mounts Engine rear mounting bracket bolts 90 66
  • MR16DDT
  • M/T
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Engine mounts Engine cover mounting bracket bolts 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor bolt 2 1
  • MRA8DE
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor bolt 2 1
  • MR16DDT
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor 50 37
  • MRA8DE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 7 5
  • MRA8DE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 7 5
  • MR16DDT
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
  • MRA8DE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
  • MR16DDT
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Sensor Oil temperature sensor 15 11
  • MRA8DE
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Sensor Oil temperature sensor 15 11
  • MR16DDT
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 23 17
  • MRA8DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 23 17
  • MR16DDT
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 18
  • MRA8DE
  • CVT
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 18
  • MRA8DE
  • M/T
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 2 50 37
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Sensor Primary speed sensor bolt 6 4
  • RE0F11A
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Sensor Secondary speed sensor bolt 6 4
  • RE0F11A
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Sensor Output speed sensor bolt 6 4
  • RE0F11A
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Sensor Front wheel sensor bolt 10 7
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Sensor Rear wheel sensor bolt 10 7
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Sensor Manifold absolute pressure sensor bolt 7 5
  • MR16DDT
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Alternator Generator upper bolt 25 18
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Alternator Generator lower bolt 25 18
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Alternator B terminal harness nut 10 7
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Starter Starter motor bolt 62 46
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Starter B terminal harness nut 9 7
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Starter S terminal harness nut 5 4
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 7 5
  • MRA8DE
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Battery Ignition coil bolt 7 5
  • MR16DDT
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • MRA8DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 6 4 Step 2
  • MRA8DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 10 7 Step 3
  • MRA8DE
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • MR16DDT
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 6 4 Step 2
  • MR16DDT
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Camshaft Camshaft bracket bolts 10 7 Step 3
  • MR16DDT
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolts 35 26 Step 1
  • MRA8DE
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolts 35 26
  • MR16DDT
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 29 21
  • MRA8DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 29 21
  • MR16DDT
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 34 25 Step 1
  • MRA8DE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 34 25
  • MR16DDT
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Crankshaft Crankshaft signal plate bolt 20 15
  • MRA8DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft signal plate bolt 20 15
  • MR16DDT
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Common rail Fuel rail stud bolt 7 5
  • MR16DDT
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Common rail Fuel rail cover bolts 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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Common rail Fuel rail pressure sensor 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Common rail Fuel injector and fuel rail assembly to Cylinder head nuts and bolts 10 7 Step 1
  • MR16DDT
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Common rail Fuel injector and fuel rail assembly to Cylinder head nuts and bolts 21 15 Step 2
  • MR16DDT
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Water pump Water pump bolt 25 18
  • MRA8DE
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Heater core Heater thermostat assembly bolt 25 18
  • RE0F11A
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolt 7 5
  • MRA8DE
  • M/T
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler bolt 7 5
  • MRA8DE
  • CVT
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Coolant expansion tank Reservoir tank bolt 8 6
  • MRA8DE
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Radiator Radiator drain plug 1 1
  • MRA8DE
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Radiator Thermostat housing bolts 50 37
  • MRA8DE
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Radiator Water inlet bolt 17 13
  • MRA8DE
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Radiator Water outlet bolt 25 18
  • MRA8DE
  • CVT
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Radiator Water outlet bolt 25 18
  • MRA8DE
  • M/T
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Air conditioning Compressor bolts 25 18 With air conditioning
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Air conditioning A/C idler pulley bracket bolt 25 18 Without air conditioning
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt 40 30
  • MRA8DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt 40 30
  • MR16DDT
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain slack guide bolt 25 18
  • MRA8DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain slack guide bolt 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tension guide bolt 25 18
  • MRA8DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tension guide bolt 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner bolt 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • MRA8DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 8 6 Step 2
  • MRA8DE
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 2 1 Step 1
  • MR16DDT
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Rocker arm Rocker cover bolts 8 6 Step 2
  • MR16DDT
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Rocker arm Rocker cover protector bolts 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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Fuel system Fuel tube bolt 26 19
  • MRA8DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube bracket bolt and nuts 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Fuel system Fuel tube bracket bolt 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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Fuel system Fuel filler tube bolts 25 18
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting band bolts 25 18
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Fuel system Fuel feed hose bracket bolt 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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Fuel system High-pressure fuel pump bolts 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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Fuel system High-pressure fuel pump connector protector bolt 12 9
  • MR16DDT
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Final gear to Differential case bolt 130 96
  • RS6F94R
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub lock nut 143 105
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal nut 14 10
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Clutch assembly Concentric slave cylinder bolt 21 15
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolt 15 11 Step 1
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolt 25 18 Step 2
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 108 80
  • MRA8DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 108 80
  • MR16DDT
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 108 80
  • MRA8DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 108 80
  • MR16DDT
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 24 18
  • RS6F94R
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 2 1
  • RS6F94R
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 62 46
  • RS6F94R
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle to Engine bolts 62 46
  • RE0F11A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case bolt 28 21
  • RS6F94R
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case bracket bolt 44 32
  • RS6F94R
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle assembly nuts 52 38
  • RE0F11A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle assembly top nut 14 10
  • RE0F11A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle assembly bracket A bolt 14 10
  • RE0F11A
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle assembly bracket B nut 6 4
  • RE0F11A
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Transmission mount/case Position switch 23 17
  • RS6F94R
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Transfer Shift selector assembly nut 6 4
  • RS6F94R
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Transfer M/T cable mounting bracket bolt 35 26
  • RS6F94R
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive/Axle shaft 48 35
  • 6M/T
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Drive/Axle shaft RH front drive shaft support bearing bracket plate bolts 25 18
  • 6M/T
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Drive/Axle shaft Input shaft bolt 100 74 Step 1
  • RS6F94R
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Drive/Axle shaft Input shaft bolt 165 122 Step 2
  • RS6F94R
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Drive/Axle shaft Reverse idler shaft bolt 30 22
  • RS6F94R
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering knuckle Front steering knuckle bolt 88 65
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Steering knuckle Front steering knuckle lower bolt 55 41
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Steering rack Steering gear assembly nut 97 72
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Steering rack Steering gear assembly end nut 34 25
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Steering rack Gear housing assembly outer socket nuts 42 31
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Steering column Steering column assembly nuts 17 13
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Steering shaft Steering column assembly lower shaft assembly bolt 50 37
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Steering wheel Steering wheel nut 34 25
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst nut 33 24
  • MRA8DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield (upper) bolt 6 4
  • MRA8DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat shield (front and rear) bolts 6 4
  • MRA8DE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover bolt 6 4
  • MR16DDT
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust front tube nut 49 36
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Turbocharger V-band clamp 15 11
  • MR16DDT
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Turbocharger bolts 51 38
  • MR16DDT
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold and turbocharger assembly gasket to Cylinder head nuts 28 21 No.1, 4-12
  • MR16DDT
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold and turbocharger assembly gasket to Cylinder head nuts 33 24 No.2, 3
  • MR16DDT
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Turbo Turbocharger inlet tube bolt 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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Turbo Turbocharger cover upper bolt 6 4
  • MR16DDT
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Turbo Turbocharger cover lower bolt 6 4
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR assembly to Engine stud 15 11
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR assembly nut and bolts 50 37 No.1 and 2
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR assembly nut and bolts 25 18 No.3
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR control valve bracket bolts 50 37
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR control valve cover bolts 10 7
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR guide tube (catalyst converter) nuts and bolts 51 38
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR guide tube cover bolts 6 4
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR bracket (lower) bolt 25 18
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR cooler bracket (upper) bolts 50 37
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR cooler cover bolt 6 4 Bolt A
  • MR16DDT
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EGR EGR cooler cover bolt 15 11 Bolt B
  • MR16DDT
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Muffler Main muffler to Sub muffler nut 35 26
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Muffler Sub muffler to Exhaust front tube bolt 49 36
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Catalytic converter Catalyst converter adapter nut and bolts 51 38
  • MR16DDT
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Catalytic converter Catalyst converter adapter stud 15 11
  • MR16DDT
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front cylinder body bolt 26 19
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Disc brake Rear cylinder body sliding pin bolts 43 32 Rear disc brake
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Disc brake Front brake caliper assembly bolt 165 122
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper assembly bolt 84 62 Rear disc brake
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Disc brake Front bleeder valve 8 6
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Disc brake Rear bleeder valve 10 7 Rear drum brake
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Brake line Front brake tube 16 12
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Brake line Rear brake tube 16 12
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Brake booster Master cylinder assembly to Brake booster nut 14 10
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Brake booster Brake booster nuts 12 9
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Brake booster Brake booster lock nut 19 14
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Brake pedal Brake pedal assembly nut 11 8
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bracket to Accelerator pedal assembly bolt 5 4
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Master cylinder Cylinder body nut 14 10
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Parking brake Parking brake lever assembly nut 30 22
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ABS ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) bolts 25 18
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nut 113 83
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Struts Front strut piston rod lock nut 68 50
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Struts Front strut mount insulator bolt 16 12
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Struts Front strut lower nut 125 92
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber piston rod lock nut 21 15
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower bolt 87 64
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar clamp bolt 28 21
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer bar connecting rod nuts 84 62
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Radius arm Upper torque rod (RH) bolts 120 89 MRA8DE
  • M/T
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Radius arm Upper torque rod (RH) bolts 120 89 MRA8DE
  • CVT
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Radius arm Upper torque rod (RH) bolt 120 89 MR16DDT
  • CVT
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Radius arm Upper torque rod (RH) bolt 120 89 MR16DDT
  • M/T
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Radius arm Rear torque rod bolt 80 59 MRA8DE
  • M/T
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Radius arm Rear torque rod bolt 80 59 MRA8DE
  • CVT
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Radius arm Rear torque rod bolt 120 89 MR16DDT, Bolt 1
  • CVT
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Radius arm Rear torque rod bolt 180 133 MR16DDT, Bolt 2
  • CVT
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Radius arm Rear torque rod bolt 120 89 MR16DDT, Bolt 1
  • M/T
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Radius arm Rear torque rod bolt 180 133 MR16DDT, Bolt 2
  • M/T
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Radius arm Rear torque rod bracket bolts 80 59 MRA8DE
  • M/T
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Radius arm Rear torque rod bracket bolts 80 59 MRA8DE
  • CVT
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Control arm Front upper link bolt 103 76
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Control arm Front suspension member to Transverse link bolt 103 76
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Control arm Front suspension member nut 100 74
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Control arm Rear suspension beam bolt 91 67 Drum brake
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Control arm Rear suspension beam bolt 94 69 Disc brake
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Control arm Rear suspension arm bracket bolt 65 48
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Control arm Rear suspension arm bracket to Rear suspension beam nut 142 105
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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