Mitsubishi Triton 3 (1996-2006) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: February 11, 2024

By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mitsubishi Triton 3 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 Mitsubishi Triton 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 39 29
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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  • Production years: 1996 - 2006
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Mitsubishi Colt Mitsubishi L200 Mitsubishi Storm Mitsubishi L200 Endeavor Mitsubishi Strada Mitsubishi Magnum Mitsubishi Mega Magnum Mitsubishi Strakar

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 lower bolt 6 4
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Oil pan Oil pan upper bolt 6 4
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle plate bolt 19 14
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 39 29
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick assembly bolt 48 35
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick assembly bolt 44 32
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
  • Automatic Transmission
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Oil pump Oil screen bolt 19 14
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Cylinder head Cylinder head assembly bolt 103 76 Cold engine, Minimum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Cylinder head Cylinder head assembly bolt 113 83 Cold engine, Maximum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Cylinder head Cylinder head water passage assembly bolt 17 13 Minimum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Cylinder head Cylinder head water passage assembly bolt 20 15 Maximum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Cylinder head Cylinder head water pipe and hose assembly bolt 12 9 Minimum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Cylinder head Cylinder head water pipe and hose assembly bolt 15 11 Maximum torqe
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Engine mounts Engine heat protector nut 10 7
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Engine mounts Front insulator stopper to Front engine support insulator bolt 34 25
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Engine mounts Front insulator stopper to Front engine support insulator nut 25 18
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 9 7
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Sensor Crankshaft angle sensor 9 7
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Sensor Oil level sensor bolt 9 7
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Alternator Alternator drive belt fixing nut 49 36
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket bolt 88 65
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Camshaft Camshaft thrust case bolt 13 10
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 177 131 Minimum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley bolt 186 137 Maximum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory mount assembly bolts 24 18
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Accessory mount assembly bolts 44 32
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Auto tensioner bolt 24 18
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tensioner arm assembly bolt 48 35
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Tension pulley bolt 48 35
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt upper cover assembly bolts 10 7 Minimum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt upper cover assembly bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt upper cover assembly bolt 14 10
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt lower cover assembly bolts 10 7 Minimum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt lower cover assembly bolts 12 9 Maximum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt lower cover assembly nut 5 4
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing indicator bracket bolt 10 7
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing indicator bracket bolt 12 9
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Valve cover Rocker cover bolt 3 2
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Rocker arm Rocker arm and shaft assembly mounting bolt 28 21 Minimum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Rocker arm Rocker arm and shaft assembly mounting bolt 34 25 Maximum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 72 53 Minimum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel bolt 76 56 Maximum torque
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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steering torque settings

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

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe support bracket bolts 35 26
  • 3.0L V6 Petrol Engine
  • 6G72
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brakes torque settings

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

suspension torque settings

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

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Triton 3

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