Nissan Xterra 2 (2005-on) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Xterra 2 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 Xterra 2

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	34	25
Oil filter	Oil filter	18	13
Differential	Drain plug	35	26
Differential	Drain plug	49	36		C200
Differential	Drain plug	27	20	Without electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Drain plug	43	32	With electronic locking differential	M226
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	34	25		A/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	35	26		M/T
Transfer	Drain plug	35	26
Wheels	Wheel nut	133	98

To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	34	25
Oil pan	Oil pan (upper) bolt	22	16
Oil pan	Oil pan (upper) bolt	9	7
Oil filter	Oil filter	18	13
Oil filter	Oil filter connector bolt	49	36
Oil filter	Oil strainer bolt	22	16
Oil pressure switch	Oil pressure sensor	15	11
Oil dipstick	Oil level gauge guide bolt	9	7
Oil feeder	Oil jet bolt	27	20
Oil pump	Oil pump bolts	48	35		A/T
Oil pump	Oil pump cover bolts	7	5
Oil pump	Oil pump body regulator valve plug	49	36
Piston rods	Connecting rod bolts	20	15
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	98	72	Step 1
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolts	39	29	Step 3
Spark plugs	Spark plug	25	18
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolt and nuts	7	5	Step 1
Intake manifold	Intake manifold bolt and nuts	29	21	Step 2
Intake manifold	Intake manifold studs	11	8
Intake manifold	Intake manifold collector bolts and nuts	11	8
Intake manifold	Intake manifold collector stud bolts	7	5
Intake manifold	Intake manifold collector support bolt	20	15
Throttle body	Electric throttle control actuator bolt	8	6
Engine block	Water drain plug (front)	10	7
Engine block	PCV valve	3	2
Engine block	Cylinder block heater	74	55	Canada model
Engine block	Cylinder block bolts	22	16	M8 bolts
Engine block	Cylinder block bolts	35	26	M10 bolts
Engine mounts	LH engine mounting bracket (upper) bolt	49	36
Engine mounts	LH engine mounting bracket (lower) bolt	49	36
Engine mounts	RH engine mounting bracket (upper) bolt	49	36
Engine mounts	RH engine mounting bracket (lower) bolt	49	36
Sensor	Brake master cylinder fluid pressure sensor	17	13
Sensor	Front wheel sensor	18	13	VDC/TCS/ABS
Sensor	Front wheel sensor	21	15	HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/ABS
Sensor	Rear wheel sensor	21	15	VDC/TCS/ABS
Sensor	Rear wheel sensor	21	15	HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/ABS
Sensor	Engine coolant temperature sensor	25	18
Sensor	Camshaft position sensor bolt	10	7
Sensor	Knock sensor bolt	18	13
Sensor	Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1)	50	37
Sensor	Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2)	50	37
Sensor	Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1	50	37
Alternator	Generator bolt	65	48
Alternator	Generator stay bolts	29	21
Starter	Starter cover bolt	45	33
Starter	Starter cover to Starter motor assembly bolts	9	7
Starter	Transmission housing to Starter motor assembly bolt	45	33
Starter	Starter motor assembly nut	11	8
Battery	Battery clamp nut	3	2
Battery	Battery terminal nut	3	2
Battery	Ignition coil bolt	7	5
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket (EXH) bolt	123	91
Camshaft	Camshaft sprocket (INT) bolt	103	76
Camshaft	Camshaft bracket bolts	2	1	Step 1, Bolts 7-10
Camshaft	Camshaft bracket bolts	2	1	Step 2, Bolts 1-6
Camshaft	Camshaft bracket bolts	6	4	Step 3
Camshaft	Camshaft bracket bolts	10	7	Step 4
Crankshaft	Crankshaft pulley bolt	44	32
Water pump	Water pump bolt	10	7
Water pump	Water pump cover bolt	11	8
Heater core	Heater pipe bolt	9	7
Radiator	Radiator drain plug	1	1
Radiator	Cooling fan bolt	9	7
Radiator	Cooling fan pulley nut	9	7
Radiator	Fan bracket bolt	43	32
Radiator	Water inlet and thermostat assembly bolt	9	7
Radiator	Water outlet nuts	25	18
Radiator	Water pipe bolts	22	16
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain tensioner (primary) bolt	8	6
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain tensioner (secondary, left bank) bolt	9	7
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Timing chain tensioner (secondary, right bank) bolt	9	7
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner cover bolt	11	8
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Internal chain guide bolt	8	6
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Slack guide bolt	16	12
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt	55	41
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Idler pulley	35	26
Rocker arm	Rocker cover bolts	2	1	Step 1
Rocker arm	Rocker cover bolts	8	6	Step 2
Fuel system	Fuel tube (RH) to Fuel tube (LH) bolt	10	7
Fuel system	Fuel damper cap bolt	9	7
Fuel system	Fuel injector tube assembly bolts	10	7	Step 1
Fuel system	Fuel injector tube assembly bolts	22	16	Step 2
Fuel system	Fuel tank straps bolts	44	32
Fuel system	Fuel tank shield bolt	14	10
Fuel system	Fuel filler pipe and vent pipe bolts	5	4
Fuel system	Fuel filler pipe and cup bolt	5	4

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Differential	Front differential case bolt	59	44
Differential	Rear differential case bolt	79	58		C200
Differential	Rear differential case bolt	180	133	Without electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Rear carrier cover bolt	49	36		C200
Differential	Rear carrier cover bolt	42	31	Without electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Rear carrier cover bolt	35	26	With electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Bearing caps bolts	93	69
Differential	Front final drive assembly nuts	183	135
Differential	Front final drive assembly bolt	183	135
Differential	Rear final drive nut	67	49		C200
Differential	Rear final drive nuts	55	41		M226
Differential	Drain plug	35	26
Differential	Drain plug	49	36		C200
Differential	Drain plug	27	20	Without electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Drain plug	43	32	With electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Filler plug	35	26
Differential	Filler plug	49	36		C200
Differential	Filler plug	34	25	Without electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Filler plug	43	32	With electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Rear axle housing side bearing cap bolt	93	69		C200
Differential	Rear axle housing side bearing cap bolts	109	80	Without electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Rear gear carrier side bearing cap bolts	109	80	With electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Rear axle housing side bearing cap adjuster lock plate bolts	8	6	Without electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Rear gear carrier side bearing cap adjuster lock plate bolts	10	7	With electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Differential lock control unit bolts	5	4	With electronic locking differential	M226
Differential	Differential lock position switch	32	24	With electronic locking differential	M226
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal bracket nut	13	10
Clutch assembly	Clutch pedal bracket bolt	14	10
Clutch assembly	Clutch interlock switch nut	13	10
Clutch assembly	Clutch master cylinder body nut	9	7
Clutch assembly	Clutch tube	19	14
Clutch assembly	Clutch cover bolts	15	11	First step
Clutch assembly	Clutch cover bolts	25	18	Final step
Flywheel/Flex plate	Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt	88	65		A/T
Flywheel/Flex plate	Flywheel bolt	88	65		M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	34	25		A/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	35	26		M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Filler plug	35	26		M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Oil pan bolts	8	6		A/T
Transmission fluid pan	A/T fluid cooler nuts	5	4		A/T
Transmission fluid pan	A/T fluid indicator bolt	5	4		2WD A/T
Transmission fluid pan	A/T fluid indicator bolt	5	4		4WD A/T
Transmission fluid pan	A/T fluid indicator pipe bolts	5	4		2WD A/T
Transmission fluid pan	A/T fluid indicator pipe bolts	5	4		4WD A/T
Transmission fluid pan	A/T fluid cooler tube bolts	5	4		2WD A/T
Transmission fluid pan	A/T fluid cooler tube bolts	5	4		4WD A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission bolts	74	55		2WD A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission bolts	74	55		4WD A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission to Engine bolts	75	55		2WD M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission to Engine bolts	75	55		4WD M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission case bolts	7	5		2WD A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission case bolts	7	5		4WD A/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission case nut	7	5		M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission case front cover bolts	18	13		M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission case pivot bolt	18	13		M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission case check shift pin	24	18		M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission case baffle plate bolts	7	5		M/T
Transmission mount/case	Rear extension assembly bolts	52	38		2WD A/T
Transmission mount/case	Rear extension bolt	28	21		2WD M/T
Transmission mount/case	Rear extension self-sealing bolts	61	45		2WD A/T
Transmission mount/case	Rear extension control housing bolt	18	13		M/T
Transmission mount/case	Rear extension oil gutter bolt	9	7		2WD M/T
Transmission mount/case	OD gear case bolt	28	21		4WD M/T
Transmission mount/case	Transmission case detent spring spacer bolt	8	6		A/T
Transmission adapter	Adapter case assembly bolt	52	38		4WD A/T
Transmission adapter	Adapter case self-sealing bolt	61	45		4WD A/T
Torque converter	Converter housing bolts	52	38		A/T
Torque converter	Converter housing self-sealing bolts	61	45		A/T
Transfer	Transfer assembly bolts	36	27
Transfer	Transfer control device bolt	22	16
Transfer	Transfer control unit bolts	3	2
Transfer	Front case self-lock nut	275	203
Transfer	Rear case bolt	45	33
Transfer	Rear case retainer bolt	22	16
Transfer	Drain plug	35	26
Transfer	Filler plug	35	26
Transfer	Check plug	22	16		M/T
Transfer	Baffle plate bolt	4	3
Transfer	Control cable nut	15	11		A/T
Drive/Axle shaft	Front drive shaft lock nut	137	101

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Steering knuckle	Front steering knuckle bolts	60	44
Steering rack	Steering gear assembly end nuts	85	63
Steering rack	Steering gear assembly mounting bracket bolt	135	100
Steering rack	Steering gear assembly mounting bracket nut	190	140
Steering rack	Gear housing assembly inner sockets	89	66
Steering rack	Gear housing assembly outer socket to inner socket nuts	89	66
Pinion	Front drive pinion lock nut	186	137	Minimum torque
Pinion	Front drive pinion lock nut	294	217	Maximum torque
Pinion	Rear drive pinion lock nut	147	108	Minimum torque	C200
Pinion	Rear drive pinion lock nut	323	238	Maximum torque	C200
Pinion	Rear drive pinion lock nut	298	220	Minimum torque	M226
Pinion	Rear drive pinion lock nut	678	500	Maximum torque	M226
Pinion	Rear drive pinion nut	298	220	Minimum torque	M226
Pinion	Rear drive pinion nut	678	500	Maximum torque	M226
Steering column	Steering column assembly and ignition switch bolt and nuts	17	13
Steering shaft	Upper shaft nut	27	20
Steering shaft	Lower joint shaft bolt	27	20
Steering shaft	Upper joint nut	44	32
Steering shaft	Upper joint bolt	27	20
Steering wheel	Steering wheel center nut	34	25
Power steering	Power steering pump to Bracket bolt	48	35
Power steering	Power steering pump to Block bolt	28	21
Power steering	Pulley nut	61	45

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold studs (LH)	15	11
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold studs (RH)	15	11
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts (LH)	31	23
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold nuts (RH)	31	23
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold cover (LH) bolts	6	4
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold cover (RH) bolts	6	4
Exhaust manifold	Tailpipe hanger bracket bolt	15	11
Exhaust manifold	Tailpipe nuts	17	13
Exhaust manifold	Right front exhaust tube nut	53	39
Exhaust manifold	Left front exhaust tube nut	53	39
Exhaust manifold	Left front exhaust tube to Center exhaust tube nut	58	43
Muffler	Main muffler to Right front exhaust tube nut	58	43
Muffler	Main muffler clamp nut	43	32
Muffler	Muffler hanger bracket bolts	15	11
Catalytic converter	Three way catalyst studs (LH)	26	19
Catalytic converter	Three way catalyst studs (RH)	26	19
Catalytic converter	Three way catalyst nuts (LH)	63	46
Catalytic converter	Three way catalyst nuts (RH)	63	46

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Front disc brake sliding pin bolts	44	32
Disc brake	Rear disc brake sliding pin bolts	26	19
Disc brake	Front disc brake torque member bolt	185	136
Disc brake	Rear disc brake torque member bolts	103	76
Disc brake	Front disc brake bleed valve	8	6
Disc brake	Rear disc brake bleed valve	8	6
Brake line	Front brake hose union bolt	32	24
Brake line	Rear brake hose	26	19
Brake booster	Brake booster lock nut	19	14
Brake booster	Brake booster nuts	25	18
Brake pedal	Brake pedal assembly nut	25	18
Brake pedal	Brake pedal assembly bolt	13	10
Brake pedal	Non-adjustable accelerator pedal assembly nut	14	10
Master cylinder	Master cylinder sub-assembly nuts	13	10
ABS	ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) bolt	21	15	VDC/TCS/ABS
ABS	ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) bolt	21	15	HDC/HSA/VDC/TCS/ABS

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel nut	133	98
Spring	Rear bumper bolts	19	14
Spring	Rear spring shackle nuts	105	77
Spring	Rear spring clip U-bolt nuts	73	54
Spring	Rear leaf spring nut	114	84
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber lower nut	210	155
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber lower nut	200	148
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber upper nut	41	30
Shock absorbers/shocks	Rear shock absorber upper nut	45	33
Shock absorbers/shocks	Front shock absorber mounting insulator nut	30	22
Stabilizer bar	Front stabilizer bar mounting bracket bolts	130	96
Stabilizer bar	Rear stabilizer bar clamp bolt	49	36
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Front stabilizer bar connecting rod nuts	84	62
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Rear stabilizer bar connecting rod nuts	44	32
Control arm	Front suspension upper link nut	128	94
Control arm	Front suspension lower link nut	135	100
Ball joint	Front suspension upper link to Steering knuckle nut	79	58
Ball joint	Front suspension lower link to Steering knuckle nut	95	70

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