Nissan Xterra 2 (2005-on) Torque Spec Settings

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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
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
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Differential Drain plug 35 26
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Differential Drain plug 49 36
  • C200
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Differential Drain plug 27 20 Without electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Drain plug 43 32 With electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • M/T
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Transfer Drain plug 35 26
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Wheels Wheel nut 133 98
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  • Production years: 2005 - present
  • Generation: 2
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Front differential case bolt 59 44
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Differential Rear differential case bolt 79 58
  • C200
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Differential Rear differential case bolt 180 133 Without electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Rear carrier cover bolt 49 36
  • C200
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Differential Rear carrier cover bolt 42 31 Without electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Rear carrier cover bolt 35 26 With electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Bearing caps bolts 93 69
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Differential Front final drive assembly nuts 183 135
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Differential Front final drive assembly bolt 183 135
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Differential Rear final drive nut 67 49
  • C200
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Differential Rear final drive nuts 55 41
  • M226
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Differential Drain plug 35 26
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Differential Drain plug 49 36
  • C200
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Differential Drain plug 27 20 Without electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Drain plug 43 32 With electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Filler plug 35 26
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Differential Filler plug 49 36
  • C200
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Differential Filler plug 34 25 Without electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Filler plug 43 32 With electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Rear axle housing side bearing cap bolt 93 69
  • C200
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Differential Rear axle housing side bearing cap bolts 109 80 Without electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Rear gear carrier side bearing cap bolts 109 80 With electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Rear axle housing side bearing cap adjuster lock plate bolts 8 6 Without electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Rear gear carrier side bearing cap adjuster lock plate bolts 10 7 With electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Differential lock control unit bolts 5 4 With electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Differential Differential lock position switch 32 24 With electronic locking differential
  • M226
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal bracket nut 13 10
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal bracket bolt 14 10
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Clutch assembly Clutch interlock switch nut 13 10
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Clutch assembly Clutch master cylinder body nut 9 7
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Clutch assembly Clutch tube 19 14
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolts 15 11 First step
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Clutch assembly Clutch cover bolts 25 18 Final step
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 88 65
  • A/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 88 65
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 35 26
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan bolts 8 6
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid cooler nuts 5 4
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid indicator bolt 5 4
  • 2WD
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid indicator bolt 5 4
  • 4WD
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid indicator pipe bolts 5 4
  • 2WD
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid indicator pipe bolts 5 4
  • 4WD
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid cooler tube bolts 5 4
  • 2WD
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid cooler tube bolts 5 4
  • 4WD
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission bolts 74 55
  • 2WD
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission bolts 74 55
  • 4WD
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission to Engine bolts 75 55
  • 2WD
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission to Engine bolts 75 55
  • 4WD
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case bolts 7 5
  • 2WD
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case bolts 7 5
  • 4WD
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case nut 7 5
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case front cover bolts 18 13
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case pivot bolt 18 13
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case check shift pin 24 18
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case baffle plate bolts 7 5
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Rear extension assembly bolts 52 38
  • 2WD
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Rear extension bolt 28 21
  • 2WD
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Rear extension self-sealing bolts 61 45
  • 2WD
  • A/T
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Transmission mount/case Rear extension control housing bolt 18 13
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Rear extension oil gutter bolt 9 7
  • 2WD
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case OD gear case bolt 28 21
  • 4WD
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case detent spring spacer bolt 8 6
  • A/T
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Transmission adapter Adapter case assembly bolt 52 38
  • 4WD
  • A/T
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Transmission adapter Adapter case self-sealing bolt 61 45
  • 4WD
  • A/T
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Torque converter Converter housing bolts 52 38
  • A/T
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Torque converter Converter housing self-sealing bolts 61 45
  • A/T
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Transfer Transfer assembly bolts 36 27
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Transfer Transfer control device bolt 22 16
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Transfer Transfer control unit bolts 3 2
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Transfer Front case self-lock nut 275 203
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Transfer Rear case bolt 45 33
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Transfer Rear case retainer bolt 22 16
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Transfer Drain plug 35 26
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Transfer Filler plug 35 26
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Transfer Check plug 22 16
  • M/T
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Transfer Baffle plate bolt 4 3
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Transfer Control cable nut 15 11
  • A/T
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Drive/Axle shaft Front drive shaft lock nut 137 101
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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 bolts 60 44
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Steering rack Steering gear assembly end nuts 85 63
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Steering rack Steering gear assembly mounting bracket bolt 135 100
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Steering rack Steering gear assembly mounting bracket nut 190 140
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Steering rack Gear housing assembly inner sockets 89 66
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Steering rack Gear housing assembly outer socket to inner socket nuts 89 66
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Pinion Front drive pinion lock nut 186 137 Minimum torque
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Pinion Front drive pinion lock nut 294 217 Maximum torque
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Pinion Rear drive pinion lock nut 147 108 Minimum torque
  • C200
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Pinion Rear drive pinion lock nut 323 238 Maximum torque
  • C200
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Pinion Rear drive pinion lock nut 298 220 Minimum torque
  • M226
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Pinion Rear drive pinion lock nut 678 500 Maximum torque
  • M226
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Pinion Rear drive pinion nut 298 220 Minimum torque
  • M226
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Pinion Rear drive pinion nut 678 500 Maximum torque
  • M226
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Steering column Steering column assembly and ignition switch bolt and nuts 17 13
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Steering shaft Upper shaft nut 27 20
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Steering shaft Lower joint shaft bolt 27 20
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Steering shaft Upper joint nut 44 32
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Steering shaft Upper joint bolt 27 20
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Steering wheel Steering wheel center nut 34 25
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Power steering Power steering pump to Bracket bolt 48 35
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Power steering Power steering pump to Block bolt 28 21
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Power steering Pulley nut 61 45
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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 studs (LH) 15 11
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs (RH) 15 11
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts (LH) 31 23
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts (RH) 31 23
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover (LH) bolts 6 4
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover (RH) bolts 6 4
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Exhaust manifold Tailpipe hanger bracket bolt 15 11
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Exhaust manifold Tailpipe nuts 17 13
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Exhaust manifold Right front exhaust tube nut 53 39
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Exhaust manifold Left front exhaust tube nut 53 39
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Exhaust manifold Left front exhaust tube to Center exhaust tube nut 58 43
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Muffler Main muffler to Right front exhaust tube nut 58 43
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Muffler Main muffler clamp nut 43 32
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Muffler Muffler hanger bracket bolts 15 11
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst studs (LH) 26 19
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst studs (RH) 26 19
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst nuts (LH) 63 46
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Catalytic converter Three way catalyst nuts (RH) 63 46
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brakes torque settings

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

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

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Xterra 2

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