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
  • VQ40DE 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
  • 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
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
  • VQ40DE 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 25 18
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolts 20 15
  • VQ40DE 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 studs 11 8
  • VQ40DE 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 Front water drain plug 10 7
  • VQ40DE 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 49 36
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolt 18 13
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Alternator Generator bolt 65 48
  • VQ40DE Engine
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Camshaft Intake camshaft sprocket bolts 103 76
  • VQ40DE 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 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 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
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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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 manifold nuts 31 23
  • VQ40DE 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

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 Frontier 3

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