Toyota Prius 1 NHW11 (2000-2003) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Prius 1 NHW11 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 settings for Toyota Prius 1 NHW11

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 38 28
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
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Radiator Drain plug 13 10
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 103 76
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  • Production years: 2000 - 2003
  • Generation: 1
  • 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 No. 1 bolts 24 18
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Oil pan Oil pan No. 2 bolts and nuts 9 7
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Oil pan MG2 assembly oil pan bolts 8 6
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Oil pan MG2 oil pan drain plug 49 36
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 38 28
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Oil pan Oil sump 9 7
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Oil filter Oil filter union 30 22
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt and nuts 11 8
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Oil filter MG2 assembly oil strainer bolt 6 4
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 13 10
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Oil pump Oil pump body plug 25 18
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Oil pump Oil pump cover bolts 6 4
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Oil pump Oil pump cover screw 10 7
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Oil pump Oil pump cover plug 7 5
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Oil pump MG2 assembly oil pump cover 6 4
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing 15 11 First stage
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 29 21 First stage
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 10 7
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Cylinder head Cylinder head delivery pipe bolts 19 14
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Cylinder head Cylinder head water bypass pipe bolt 9 7
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13
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Intake manifold Intake manifold 20 15
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts and nuts 20 15
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Engine block Bearing cap 22 16 First stage
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Engine block Cylinder block chain vibration damper 9 7
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Engine block Cylinder block water bypass pipe 9 7
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Engine block Cylinder block water inlet 9 7
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Engine block Engine coolant drain plug 13 10
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Engine block Engine coolant drain union 35 26
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Engine block PCV valve 27 20
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Engine mounts Engine bracket 55 41
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Engine mounts LH engine mounting bracket 52 38
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Engine mounts LH engine mounting insulator 80 59
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Engine mounts RH engine mounting insulator 45 33 Bolt A
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Engine mounts RH engine mounting insulator 52 38 Bolt B
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Engine mounts RH engine mounting insulator 52 38 Nut
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Sensor ABS speed sensor set bolt 8 6
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Sensor ABS speed sensor wire harness nuts 5 4
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Sensor Airbag sensor assembly 18 13
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Sensor Front airbag sensor 18 13
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Sensor Side airbag sensor assembly 20 15
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 8 6
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 8 6 Bolt A
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 11 8 Bolt B
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Sensor Front speed sensor installation bolt 8 6
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Sensor Front speed sensor harness clamp bolt 6 4
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Sensor Rear speed sensor harness clamp bolt 6 4
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Sensor Throttle position sensor screws 2 1
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Sensor Knock sensor 44 32
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Sensor Lambda sensor 44 32
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (Bank1 sensor1) at Exhaust manifold 44 32
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (Bank1 sensor2) at Exhaust pipe 44 32
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Sensor Inverter radiator water temperature switch 7 5
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Alternator MG1 assembly coolant drain plug 39 29
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Alternator MG1 assembly housing tube 15 11
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Alternator MG1 assembly screw plug 13 10
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Alternator MG1 assembly sleeve bracket 13 10
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Alternator MG1 assembly lock clamp 5 4
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Alternator MG1 assembly power cable cover 5 4
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Alternator MG1 assembly wiring harness connector 6 4
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Alternator MG1 assembly to MG2 assembly bolts 25 18
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Alternator MG2 assembly screw plug 25 18
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Alternator MG2 assembly filler plug 39 29
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Alternator MG2 assembly motor water jacket cover bolts 6 4
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Alternator MG2 assembly mounting bracket bolts 52 38
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Alternator MG2 assembly wiring harness connector 6 4
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Battery Battery module set bolts 4 3
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Battery Battery module bus bar module nuts 6 4
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Battery Battery clamp bolts 23 17
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Battery Battery cover bolt 18 13 Bolt A
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Battery Battery cover bolt 8 6 Bolt B
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Battery Battery cover bolt 7 5 Bolt C
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Battery Battery cover screw 6 4
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Battery RH battery bracket bolts 23 17
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Battery Battery bracket bolts 18 13
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Battery Battery ECU bolts 3 2
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Battery Battery carrier catch bracket nuts 8 6
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Battery HV battery bolts 18 13
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Battery Converter & Inverter assembly bolts 21 15
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Battery Converter & Inverter assembly bracket 25 18
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Battery Converter & Inverter assembly power cable for MG1 7 5
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Battery Converter & Inverter assembly power cable for MG2 20 15 Bolt A
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Battery Converter & Inverter assembly power cable for MG2 8 6 Bolt B
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Battery Converter & Inverter assembly connector cover screws 20 15
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Battery Upper inverter cover 3 2
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Battery Inverter reservoir tank 8 6
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Battery Inverter terminal cover screws 8 6
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Battery Inverter radiator 8 6
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Battery Ignition coil 9 7
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Battery SMR bolts 5 4
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Battery SMR power cable bolts and nuts 5 4
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Battery Service plug bolts 6 4
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing 23 17 Bearing cover on camshaft pulley
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing 13 10
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Camshaft Camshaft timing chain guide rail 9 7
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 64 47
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Camshaft Camshaft timing oil control valve 8 6
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Camshaft Cam guide sleeve bolts 13 10
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Camshaft Valve timing controller assembly 64 47
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Crankshaft Crankshaft central screws 128 94
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley 128 94
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Crankshaft Main bearing 22 16 First stage
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Water pump Water pump to Engine 5 4
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Water pump Coolant pump 11 8
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Water pump Coolant pump pulley 15 11
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Water pump HV water pump 7 5
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Radiator Drain plug 13 10
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Radiator Electric cooling fan assembly 8 6
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Radiator Fan shroud fan motor 3 2
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Radiator Fan motor fan 6 4
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Radiator Radiator upper support ground cable 8 6
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Radiator Radiator and condenser module cap 12 9
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Radiator Radiator water temperature switch 34 25
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Air conditioning Air-conditioning compressor 25 18
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Air conditioning Compressor pressure plate 13 10
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Air conditioning Evaporator expansion valve tube and accessory 5 4
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Air conditioning Condenser discharge tube 5 4
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Air conditioning Condenser liquid tube 5 4
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Air conditioning Compressor discharge hose 10 7
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Air conditioning Compressor suction hose 10 7
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Air conditioning Discharge line (Block joint) 22 16
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Air conditioning Liquid line (Block joint) 14 10
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Air conditioning Suction line (Block joint) 32 24
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner 9 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 11 8 Bolt A
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 24 18 Bolt B
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 11 8 Bolt C
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 24 18 Bolt D
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 11 8 Bolt E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 24 18 Bolt F
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 11 8 Bolt G
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover plug 15 11
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Oil control valve 8 6
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Valve cover Valve cover 10 7
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Fuel system Fuel pump assembly 4 3
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Fuel system Fuel pipe to Cylinder head bolt 9 7
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Fuel system Fuel tank assembly bolts 39 29
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Fuel system Injector injection nozzle 19 14
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential case ring gear 87 64
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub wheel bearing 216 159
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Wheel hub assembly Rear wheel hub wheel bearing unit 52 38
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 103 76
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Wheel hub assembly Rear axle hub nut 103 76
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Wheel hub assembly Rear axle hub set bolt 52 38
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch pressure plate 16 12
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel 84 62 First stage
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel damper disc spring bolts 16 12
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Transmission mount/case Detent spring set bolt 10 7
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Transfer Transaxle oil drain plug 49 36
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Transfer Hybrid transaxle assembly 33 24
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Transfer MG2 assembly parking cover 6 4
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Transfer MG2 assembly parking shift cover 13 10
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Transfer Shift lever assembly at Steering column 8 6
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Transfer Shift lock computer sub-assembly 4 3
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle drive shaft 216 159
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end lock nut 56 41
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Tie rod end Track rod end 49 36 On stub axle
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Tie rod end Track rod end 74 55 On track rod
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Steering knuckle Steering knuckle to Shock absorber 153 113
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Steering knuckle Steering knuckle to Brake caliper 107 79
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Steering knuckle Steering knuckle to Tie rod end 49 36
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Steering rack Steering gear 83 61
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Steering rack Steering rack end 62 46 With SST
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Steering rack Steering rack end 83 61 Without SST
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Steering column Tilt steering column adjusting nut 13 10
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Steering column Tilt steering column No. 2 tilt lever lock bolt 5 4
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Steering column Tilt steering column tilt steering support lock nut 10 7
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Steering column Tilt steering column main shaft lower dust seal 5 4
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Steering column Tilt steering column assembly set bolt and nut 25 18
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Steering shaft No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly to Main shaft assembly 35 26
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Steering shaft No. 2 intermediate shaft assembly to Intermediate extension 35 26
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Steering wheel Steering wheel set nut 50 37
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Steering wheel Steering wheel pad set screw 9 7 Torx screw
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Power steering Power steering gear assembly set bolt 83 61
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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 27 20
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stay bolts 37 27
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold upper heat insulator bolts 8 6
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Exhaust manifold Tailpipe front exhaust pipe 62 46 Bolt A
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stay bolts 32 24 Bolt B
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front axle brake bleed valve 8 6
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Disc brake Rear brake bleeder plug 9 7
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Disc brake Front axle brake caliper 34 25
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Disc brake Rear axle brake caliper 47 35
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Disc brake Front axle brake caliper mounting support 107 79
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Disc brake Rear drum brake wheel cylinder to Backing plate 10 7
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Disc brake Brake actuator assembly to Body 19 14
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Disc brake Brake actuator to Actuator bracket 11 8
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Brake line Brake line union nut 15 11
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Brake line Front axle brake hose 30 22
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Brake booster Brake booster pump bracket No. 1 pressure switch assembly 8 6
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Brake booster Brake booster pump bracket No. 2 pressure switch assembly 8 6
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Brake booster Brake power supply bracket pressure switch assembly 8 6
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Brake booster Booster pump accumulator 54 40
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Brake booster Booster pump to Brake booster pump bracket No. 2 8 6
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Brake booster Hydraulic brake booster assembly to Body 19 14
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Brake booster Pressure switch assembly connector bracket 8 6
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Brake booster Reservoir to Bracket bolts 8 6
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Brake booster Reservoir bracket to Body bolts 18 13
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Brake booster Sub-bracket to Body 19 14
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Brake pedal Brake pedal to Pedal bracket 37 27
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Brake pedal Brake pedal bracket to Reinforcement 14 10
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder clevis lock nut 26 19
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Master cylinder Brake master cylinder to Pedal bracket 13 10
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Parking brake Parking brake pedal to Pedal bracket 32 24
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Parking brake Parking brake pedal bracket to Reinforcement 14 10
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Parking brake Parking brake pedal bracket to Body 13 10
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Parking brake Parking brake cable set bolt 5 4
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel attachment 103 76
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Struts Front suspension strut 39 29 On chassis
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Struts Front suspension strut 153 113 On stub axle
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Spring Spring bracket 80 59
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock-absorber piston rod 47 35
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber center nut 56 41
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber flexible hose 29 21
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Shock absorbers/shocks Shock absorber to Axle beam bolt and nuts 80 59
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar bracket to Suspension member 19 14
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar set bolt 149 110
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer mounting at the Stabilizer 74 55
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer mounting at Suspension strut 74 55
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer mounting at the Subframe 19 14
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer bar link set nut 74 55
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Radius arm Torque rod set nut 100 74
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Radius arm Torque rod to Suspension member 100 74
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Control arm Front suspension member to Body mounting bolts 113 83 Front side
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Control arm Front suspension member to Body mounting bolts 157 116 Rear side
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Control arm Rear suspension member to Body mounting nuts 90 66
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Control arm Lower suspension arm set bolt 137 101
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Control arm Toe control link to Body 90 66
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Control arm Toe control link to Axle beam 90 66
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Ball joint Lower ball joint to Lower suspension arm 142 105
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Ball joint Lower ball joint to Steering knuckle 103 76
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Ball joint Support joint at the stub axle 103 76
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Ball joint Support joint at the transverse control arm 142 105
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general torque settings

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