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 specs for Nissan Sentra 7
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 | 24 | 18 |
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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:
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) bolt | 26 | 19 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan (upper) side bolt | 62 | 46 |
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Oil pan | Oil pan (lower) bolt | 10 | 7 |
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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 sensor | 15 | 11 |
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Oil dipstick | Oil level gauge guide bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Oil pump | 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 chain tensioner bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Piston rods | Connecting rod cap bolt | 20 | 15 | Step 1 |
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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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Spark plugs | Spark plug | 20 | 15 |
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Intake manifold | Intake manifold bolt and nut | 27 | 20 |
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Throttle body | Electric throttle control actuator bolt | 10 | 7 |
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Engine block | Water drain plug 1 | 54 | 40 |
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Engine block | Water drain plug 2 | 20 | 15 |
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Engine block | Water drain plug 3 | 10 | 7 |
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Engine mounts | Engine mounting bracket (LH) bolts | 60 | 44 |
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Sensor | Mass air flow sensor bolt | 2 | 1 |
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Sensor | Air fuel ratio sensor | 50 | 37 |
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Sensor | Camshaft position sensor | 7 | 5 |
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Sensor | Crankshaft position sensor bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Sensor | Oil temperature sensor | 15 | 11 |
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Sensor | Knock sensor bolt | 23 | 17 |
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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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Battery | Ignition coil bolt | 7 | 5 |
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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 sprocket bolts | 35 | 26 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft pulley bolt | 29 | 21 |
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Crankshaft | Main bearing cap bolts | 34 | 25 | Step 1 |
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Crankshaft | Crankshaft signal plate bolt | 20 | 15 |
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Water pump | Water pump bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Fuel/Oil cooler | Oil cooler bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Fuel/Oil cooler | Oil cooler bolt | 7 | 5 |
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Coolant expansion tank | Reservoir tank bolt | 8 | 6 |
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Radiator | Radiator drain plug | 1 | 1 |
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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 outlet bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Radiator | Water outlet bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt | 40 | 30 |
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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 tension guide bolt | 25 | 18 |
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains | Timing chain tensioner bolt | 10 | 7 |
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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 bracket bolt and nuts | 10 | 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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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 and three way catalyst nut | 33 | 24 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield (upper) bolt | 6 | 4 |
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Exhaust manifold | Exhaust manifold heat shield (front and rear) bolts | 6 | 4 |
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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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