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
Oil pan Drain plug 34 25
  • MRA8DE
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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

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
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) bolt 26 19
  • MRA8DE
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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 filter Oil filter 18 13
  • MRA8DE
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Oil filter Oil filter connector bolt 34 25
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure sensor 15 11
  • MRA8DE
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 26 19
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket bolt 55 41
  • MRA8DE
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Oil pump Oil pump chain tensioner bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolt 20 15 Step 1
  • MRA8DE
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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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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • MRA8DE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and nut 27 20
  • MRA8DE
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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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 mounts Engine mounting bracket (LH) bolts 60 44
  • MRA8DE
  • M/T
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor bolt 2 1
  • MRA8DE
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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 Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
  • MRA8DE
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Sensor Oil temperature sensor 15 11
  • MRA8DE
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Sensor Knock sensor bolt 23 17
  • MRA8DE
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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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Battery Ignition coil bolt 7 5
  • MRA8DE
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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 sprocket bolts 35 26 Step 1
  • MRA8DE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 29 21
  • MRA8DE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 34 25 Step 1
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Crankshaft Crankshaft signal plate bolt 20 15
  • MRA8DE
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Water pump Water pump bolt 25 18
  • MRA8DE
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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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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt 40 30
  • MRA8DE
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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 tension guide bolt 25 18
  • MRA8DE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner bolt 10 7
  • MRA8DE
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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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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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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 108 80
  • MRA8DE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 108 80
  • MRA8DE
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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 and three way catalyst nut 33 24
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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
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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 7

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