Nissan Frontier 3 (2014-on) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Nissan Frontier 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 specs for Nissan Frontier 3

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • QR25DE Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • QR25DE Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Differential Front differential drain plug 35 26
  • R180A
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 49 36
  • C200
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 43 32
  • M226
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 43 32
  • M226 (ELD)
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 30 22 Minimum torque
  • FS5R30A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 39 29 Maximum torque
  • FS5R30A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • FS6R31A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • 2WD
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • 4WD
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Wheels Wheel nut 133 98
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  • Production years: 2014 - present
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: pickup
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Nissan Frontier Nissan NP300 Nissan NP300 Navara Renault Alaskan Mercedes-Benz X-Class Dongfeng Ruiqi 6/Rich 6 Dongfeng Ruiqi 7/Rich 7

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
  • QR25DE Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 34 25
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Oil pan Upper oil pan bolts 22 16
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Oil pan Lower oil pan bolts 9 7
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • QR25DE Engine
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Oil filter Oil filter 18 13
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
  • QR25DE Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 55 41 Step 1
  • QR25DE Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29 Step 3
  • QR25DE Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 98 72 Step 1
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29 Step 3
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • QR25DE Engine
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Spark plugs Spark plug 25 18
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 27 20 Step 1
  • QR25DE Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15 Step 3
  • QR25DE Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 20 15
  • QR25DE Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and nuts 7 5 Step 1
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolt and nuts 30 22 Step 2
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold stud 9 7
  • QR25DE Engine
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Intake manifold Intake manifold studs 11 8
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Engine block Lower cylinder block bolts 25 18 Step 1, Bolts 11 - 22
  • QR25DE Engine
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Engine block Lower cylinder block bolts 39 29 Step 2, Bolts 1 - 10
  • QR25DE Engine
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Engine block Lower cylinder block bolts 22 16 M8 bolts, Bolts 17 - 24
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Engine block Lower cylinder block bolts 35 26 M10 bolts, Bolts 1 - 16
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Engine block Cylinder block drain plug 10 7
  • QR25DE Engine
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Engine block Front water drain plug 10 7
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Engine mounts Upper engine mounting bracket 88 65
  • QR25DE Engine
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Engine mounts Upper engine mounting bracket 49 36
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Engine mounts Lower engine mounting bracket 88 65
  • QR25DE Engine
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Engine mounts Lower engine mounting bracket 49 36
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolt 21 15
  • QR25DE Engine
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolt 18 13
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Alternator Generator bolt 65 48
  • QR25DE Engine
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Alternator Generator bolt 65 48
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Alternator Generator lower nut 65 48
  • QR25DE Engine
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Alternator Generator lower stud 5 4
  • QR25DE Engine
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Camshaft Intake camshaft sprocket bolt 103 76
  • QR25DE Engine
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Camshaft Intake camshaft sprocket bolts 103 76
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt 142 105
  • QR25DE Engine
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt 123 91
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft brackets bolts 2 1 Step 1, Bolts 9 - 11
  • QR25DE Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft brackets bolts 2 1 Step 2, Bolts 1 - 8
  • QR25DE Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft brackets bolts 6 4 Step 3, Bolts 1 - 11
  • QR25DE Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft brackets bolts 10 7 Step 4, Bolts 1 - 11
  • QR25DE Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft brackets bolts 2 1 Step 1, Bolts 7 - 10
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft brackets bolts 2 1 Step 2, Bolts 1 - 6
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft brackets bolts 6 4 Step 3, Bolts 1 - 10
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft brackets bolts 10 7 Step 4, Bolts 1 - 10
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolt 25 18
  • QR25DE Engine
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Water pump Water pump bolt 10 7
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Belt tensioner Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt 55 41
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Belt tensioner Idler pulley 35 26
  • VQ40DE Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Front differential carrier cover bolt 41 30
  • R180A
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Differential Rear differential carrier cover bolt 49 36
  • C200
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Differential Rear differential carrier cover bolt 35 26
  • M226
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Differential Rear differential carrier cover bolt 35 26
  • M226 (ELD)
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Differential Front differential carrier side bearing cap bolts 93 69
  • R180A
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Differential Rear differential carrier side bearing cap bolts 93 69
  • C200
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Differential Rear differential carrier side bearing cap bolts 109 80
  • M226
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Differential Rear differential carrier side bearing cap bolts 109 80
  • M226 (ELD)
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Differential Front differential drain plug 35 26
  • R180A
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 49 36
  • C200
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 43 32
  • M226
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Differential Rear differential drain plug 43 32
  • M226 (ELD)
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Differential Front differential filler plug 35 26
  • R180A
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Differential Rear differential filler plug 49 36
  • C200
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Differential Rear differential filler plug 43 32
  • M226
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Differential Rear differential filler plug 43 32
  • M226 (ELD)
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Wheel hub assembly Front wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts 60 44
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch cover bolt 15 11 Step 1
  • 5M/T
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch cover bolt 25 18 Final step
  • 5M/T
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch cover bolt 15 11 Step 1
  • 6M/T
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch cover bolt 25 18 Final step
  • 6M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 30 22 Minimum torque
  • FS5R30A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 39 29 Maximum torque
  • FS5R30A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 35 26
  • FS6R31A
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • 2WD
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 34 25
  • 4WD
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan bolt 8 6
  • 2WD
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan bolt 8 6
  • 4WD
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine bolts 35 26 Bolts length 60mm
  • FS5R30A
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine bolts 75 55 Bolts length 65mm
  • FS5R30A
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine bolts 75 55
  • FS6R31A
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine bolts 35 26 Bolts length 60mm
  • QR25DE Engine
  • RE5R05A
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine bolts 75 55 Bolts length 65mm
  • QR25DE Engine
  • RE5R05A
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine bolts 75 55
  • VQ40DE Engine
  • 2WD
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine bolts 75 55
  • VQ40DE Engine
  • 4WD
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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 column Steering column assembly bolts and nuts 17 13
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Steering wheel Steering wheel center nut 34 25
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Power steering pump Power steering pump to Bracket bolt 65 48
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Power steering pump Power steering pump to Block bolt 28 21
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Power steering pump Power steering oil pump 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 nut 42 31
  • QR25DE Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 31 23
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stud bolt 15 11
  • QR25DE Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold studs 15 11
  • VQ40DE Engine
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake caliper Front disc brake caliper sliding pin bolt 27 20
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Brake caliper Rear disc brake caliper sliding pin bolt 27 20
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Brake caliper Front disc brake caliper torque member bolt 185 136
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Brake caliper Rear disc brake caliper torque member bolt 88 65
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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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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber upper nut 45 33
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber lower nut 134 99
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber lower bolt 200 148
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bar bracket bolts 150 111
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Control arm Front upper link nut 128 94
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Control arm Front lower link nut 135 100
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Ball joint Front upper ball joint nut 79 58
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general torque settings

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

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