Nissan Z-Series 6 (2008-2021) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: January 06, 2024

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Z-Series 6 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 Z-Series 6

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Drain plug 34 25
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 20 15
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Differential Drain plug 35 26
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Drain plug 35 26
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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  • Production years: 2008 - 2021
  • Generation: 6
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Nissan Fairlady Z

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
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) bolt 47 35 Bolt 1
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) bolt 17 13 Bolts 2
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Oil pan Oil pan (lower) bolt 7 5
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) rear plate cover bolt 7 5
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Oil pan Oil pan (upper) rear plate cover bolt 5 4
  • M/T
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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 filter Oil strainer bolt 22 16
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide bolt 10 7
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Oil feeder Oil jet bolt 27 20
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 7 5
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Oil pump Oil pump body regulator valve plug 54 40
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 28 21 Step 1
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 25 18 Step 3
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 105 77 Step 1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30 Step 3
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 20 15
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting bolts 7 5 Step 1
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Intake manifold Intake manifold mounting bolts 26 19 Step 2
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Intake manifold Intake manifold stud bolts 11 8
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector nut 20 15
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Intake manifold Intake manifold collector stud bolts 11 8
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator (bank 1) bolt 8 6
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Throttle body Electric throttle control actuator (bank 2) bolt 8 6
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Engine block Lower cylinder block bolts 25 18 Lower cylinder block bolts
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Engine block Lower cylinder block bolts 35 26 Step 3, Bolts 1 to 16
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Engine block Lower cylinder block baffle plate bolt 10 7
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Engine block Water drain plug 20 15 Part 1
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Engine block Water drain plug 78 58 Part 3
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Engine block Water drain plug 12 9 Part 4
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Engine block PCV valves 3 2
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket (LH) bolt and nut 49 36
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket (RH) bolt and nut 49 36
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator (LH) nut 93 69
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator (RH) nut 93 69
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator (rear) bolt 49 36
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Engine mounts Rear engine mounting member bolt and nut 49 36
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Engine mounts Engine cover (front) bolt 6 4
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Engine mounts Engine cover (rear) bolt and nut 6 4
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor (bank 1) bolt 2 1
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Sensor Mass air flow sensor (bank 2) bolt 2 1
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Sensor Manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor bolt 7 5
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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 sensor 1 (bank 1) 50 37
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 2) 50 37
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Sensor Oil temperature sensor 25 18
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (bank 1) bolt 7 5
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) (bank 2) bolt 7 5
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor bolt 7 5
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Sensor Knock sensor bolts 18 13
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor 25 18
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Sensor Front LH wheel sensor bolt 9 7
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Sensor Rear RH wheel sensor bolt 13 10
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Sensor Yaw rate/side G sensor bolt 7 5
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Sensor Refrigerant pressure sensor 11 8
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Alternator Alternator mounting bolt 65 48 Bolt 1
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Alternator Alternator mounting bolt 28 21 Bolt 2
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Alternator Alternator stay mounting bolt 28 21
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Alternator "B" terminal nut 16 12
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Starter Starter motor bolts 48 35
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Starter "B" terminal nut 9 7
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Battery Ignition coil bolts 7 5
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (EXH) (bank 1) bolt 123 91
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (EXH) (bank 2) bolt 123 91
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (INT) (bank 1) bolt 103 76
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket (INT) (bank 2) bolt 103 76
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Camshaft VVEL ladder assembly mounting bolts 2 1 Step 1
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Camshaft VVEL ladder assembly mounting bolts 6 4 Step 2
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Camshaft VVEL ladder assembly mounting bolts 10 7 Step 3
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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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Heater core Heater pipe bolts 11 8
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Coolant expansion tank Reservoir tank bolt 4 3
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Coolant expansion tank Liquid tank bracket bolt 3 2 Bolt 1
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Coolant expansion tank Liquid tank bracket bolt 6 4 Bolt 2
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Radiator Radiator & condenser assembly drain plug 1 1
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Radiator Radiator cooling fan assembly bolt 4 3
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Radiator Cooling fans nuts 3 2
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Radiator Fan shroud bolts 4 3
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Radiator Cooling fan control module bolt 3 2
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Radiator Water inlet and thermostat assembly bolt 8 6
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Radiator Water outlet (front) bolt 9 7
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Radiator Water outlet (rear) nut 22 16
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Air conditioning Compressor bolt 31 23
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Air conditioning Condenser pipe assembly bolts 6 4
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt 56 41
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulleys 28 21
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley bracket bolt 61 45
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Internal chain guide bolt 8 6
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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) (bank 1) bolt 9 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain tensioner (secondary) (bank 2) bolt 9 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Slack guide bolt 16 12
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tension guide bolt 22 16
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Front timing chain case mounting bolts 13 10 M6 bolts
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Front timing chain case mounting bolts 55 41 M10 bolts
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Rear timing chain case mounting bolts 13 10 Bolt position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Rear timing chain case mounting bolts 15 11 Except the above bolt position
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Valve cover Rocker cover bolts 2 1 Step 1
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Valve cover Rocker cover bolts 8 6 Step 2
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Fuel system Fuel feed hose (with damper) bolt 8 6
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Fuel system Fuel filler tube nuts 13 10
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Fuel system Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to Intake manifold 10 7 Step 1
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Fuel system Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly to Intake manifold 24 18 Step 2
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Fuel system Fuel tube to Fuel sub tube bolt 9 7
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Fuel system Fuel sub tube bolt 22 16
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Fuel system Fuel tank mounting band bolt 43 32
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Fuel system Fuel tank protector bolt and nut 13 10
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Drive pinion lock nut 147 108 Minimum torque
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Drive pinion lock nut 323 238 Maximum torque
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Drive pinion lock nut 147 108 Minimum torque
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Differential Drive pinion lock nut 323 238 Maximum torque
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Differential Drain plug 35 26
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Drain plug 35 26
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Differential Filler plug 35 26
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Filler plug 35 26
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Differential Rear final drive assembly bolt 100 74
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Rear final drive assembly bolt 100 74
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Differential Rear final drive assembly nut 110 81
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Rear final drive assembly nut 110 81
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Differential Bearing cap bolts 93 69
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Bearing cap bolts 93 69
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Differential Drive gear to Differential case mounting bolts 79 58 Step 1
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Drive gear to Differential case mounting bolts 79 58 Step 1
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Differential Rear cover bolt 44 32
  • R200 Rear Final Drive
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Differential Rear cover bolt 44 32
  • R200V Rear Final Drive
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub and bearing assembly bolt 88 65
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Wheel hub assembly Rear axle housing to Wheel hub and bearing assembly bolt and nut 88 65
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel hub lock nut 180 133 Minimum torque
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel hub lock nut 185 136 Maximum torque
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch cover bolt 15 11 First step
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch cover bolt 39 29 Final step
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Clutch assembly CSC (Concentric Slave Cylinder) body bolt 9 7
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal bolt 14 10
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Clutch assembly Clutch pedal position switch nut 13 10
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Clutch assembly Clutch interlock switch nut 13 10
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 88 65
  • M/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate reinforcement plate bolt 88 65
  • A/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 35 26
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission fluid pan Overflow plug 12 9
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan mounting bolts 8 6
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid cooler tube to A/T assembly bolts 49 36
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission fluid pan A/T fluid cooler tube clip bolts and nut 5 4
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission mount/case Transmission to Engine bolts 75 55 Bolt length 65mm
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission mount/case Engine to Transmission bolts 47 35 Bolt length 35mm
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission mount/case A/T assembly to Engine bolts 75 55 Bolt length 65mm
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission mount/case Engine to A/T assembly bolts 47 35 Bolt length 35mm
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case nut 5 4
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case bracket bolt 8 6
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case baffle plate bolt 8 6
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case front cover bolts 18 13
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission mount/case A/T assembly bolt 51 38
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission mount/case A/T assembly bracket bolt 22 16 Bracket 1
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission mount/case A/T assembly bracket bolts 7 5 Bracket 2, 3 and 4
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transmission adapter Rear extension bolt 28 21 Without S-Mode
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission adapter Rear extension bolt 28 21 With S-Mode
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission adapter Rear extension upper cover bolt 6 4 Without S-Mode
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transmission adapter Rear extension upper cover bolt 6 4 With S-Mode
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transfer Control lever housing bolts 20 15
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transfer Control lever guide plate bolt 10 7
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transfer Control lever hole cover bolt 6 4
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transfer Control rod bolt 14 10
  • 6MT: FS6R31A
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Transfer Control rod nut 15 11
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transfer A/T shift selector assembly bolts 6 4
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Transfer Manual lever nut 34 25
  • 7AT: RE7R01A
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle housing nut 100 74
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear propeller shaft assembly bolt 74 55
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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 nut 55 41
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Steering rack Rack stay bolt 103 76 Bolt 1
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Steering rack Rack stay bolt 93 69 Bolt 2
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Steering rack Steering gear assembly end nuts 45 33
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Steering rack Outer socket lock nut 88 65
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Steering rack Inner socket 92 68
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Steering column Steering column assembly nut 17 13
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Steering column Steering column assembly bolt 14 10
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Steering column Steering column assembly bracket bolt 4 3
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Steering column Steering column assembly upper joint bolt 27 20
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Steering column Steering column assembly lower joint bolt 27 20
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Steering shaft Lower shaft hole cover nut 4 3
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Steering wheel Steering wheel nut 34 25
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Power steering Power steering oil pump bolt 37 27
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Power steering Power steering oil pump bracket bolt 48 35
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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 (bank 1) nut 31 23
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold (bank 2) nut 31 23
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold (bank 1) to Three way catalyst (bank 1) bolt and nut 45 33
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold (bank 2) to Three way catalyst (bank 2) bolt and nut 45 33
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover (upper) bolt 6 4
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold cover (lower) bolt 6 4
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust front tube nuts 53 39
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust mounting bracket bolt and nut 29 21
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Muffler Main muffler nuts 58 43
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Muffler Center muffler nut 58 43
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Muffler Main muffler mounting bracket bolts 14 10
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Muffler Center muffler mounting bracket bolts 14 10
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Muffler Main muffler mounting rubber bolt 14 10
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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 bolts 27 20 2 piston type
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Disc brake Rear cylinder body sliding pin bolts 43 32 1 piston type
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Disc brake Front brake caliper assembly bolt 133 98 2 piston type
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Disc brake Front caliper bolt 133 98 4 piston type
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper assembly bolt 84 62 1 piston type
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Disc brake Rear caliper assembly bolt 84 62 2 piston type
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Disc brake Front bleeder valve 8 6 2 piston type
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Disc brake Front bleeder valves 8 6 4 piston type
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Disc brake Rear bleeder valve 8 6 1 piston type
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Disc brake Rear bleeder valves 8 6 2 piston type
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Brake booster Brake booster lock nut 19 14
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Brake booster Brake booster pressure sensor bolt 7 5
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Brake pedal Accelerator pedal assembly bolt 5 4
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Brake pedal ASCD brake switch lock nut 13 10
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Master cylinder Master cylinder assembly to Brake booster nut 18 13
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Master cylinder Cylinder body nut 18 13
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ABS ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) nut 14 10
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Struts Front tower bar assembly bolt and nuts 52 38
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber piston rod lock nut 60 44
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber piston rod lock nut 30 22
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber gusset nut 30 22
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber mounting bracket nut 28 21
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber to Axle housing bolt 123 91
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer clamp nut 51 38
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer clamp bolt 45 33
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer connecting rod to Stabilizer bar nut 84 62
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer connecting rod to Shock absorber nut 163 120
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer connecting rod bolt and nut 55 41
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Radius arm Rear radius rod bolt 88 65
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Radius arm Rear radius rod to Rear suspension member bolt 73 54
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Control arm Front upper link bolts 70 52
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Control arm Front lower link nut 88 65
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Control arm Front lower link to Rear suspension member nut 73 54
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Control arm Rear lower link bolts 73 54
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Control arm Front transverse link nut 120 89
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Control arm Front transverse link to Front suspension member nut 88 65
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Control arm Front suspension member bolt 82 60
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Control arm Front suspension member nut 120 89
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Control arm Rear suspension arm nuts 88 65
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Control arm Front suspension member stay bolt 87 64
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Control arm Rear suspension member stay bolt 44 32
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Control arm Front suspension member stay nut 58 43
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Control arm Rear suspension member stay nut 110 81
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Control arm Front suspension member sub stay bolts 52 38
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Control arm Front suspension member sub stay nut 120 89
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Ball joint Front lower ball seat nut 136 100
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Z-Series 6

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