Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1 (1995-2006) Torque Spec Settings

By Rudolf Stricker - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1 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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel lug nut 240 177
  • 2500 Series
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 190 140
  • 3500 Series
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  • Production years: 1995 - 2006
  • Generation: 1
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Dodge Sprinter (2003-2006) Freightliner Sprinter Mercedes-Benz Transporter T1N Sprinter 314 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Classic

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 to End cover bolt 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Timing case cover bolt 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Oil pan Oil pan to Transmission bell housing bolt 40 30
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Oil dipstick Dipstick guide tube to Cylinder head bolt 14 10
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Oil pump Oil pipe to Crankshaft bearing cap 8 6
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine block End cover to Crankcase bolt 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Timing case cover to Crankcase bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Coolant drain plug to Crankcase 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine block Engine block coolant pre-heater 35 26
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine bracket to Crankcase bolt 20 15 Stage 1
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine bracket bolt 55 41
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount to Engine bracket nut 65 48
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Front engine mount to Front axle carrier bolt 35 26
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Rear engine crossmember to Body bolt 40 30
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount to Rear engine crossmember bolt 35 26
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Rear engine mount to Transmission bolt/nut 40 30
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Vehicle frame nut 35 26
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head cover nut/bolt 11 8
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Sensor Oil level sensor to Oil pan bolt 14 10
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Rear generator support bracket bolts to Engine 28 21
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator decoupler 110 81
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator/Turbocharger brace bolt to Turbocharger end 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator/Turbocharger brace bolt to Engine end 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator to Timing case cover bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator to Cooler housing bolt 6 4
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Alternator Generator cooler housing to Crankcase bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Starter Starter to Crankcase bolt 42 31
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Battery B+ terminal nut 18 13 Larger of 2 nuts
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Battery D+ terminal nut 5 4 Smaller of 2 nuts
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket to Exhaust camshaft bolt 18 13
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Cylinder head bolt 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Camshaft Driver to Inlet camshaft bolt 50 37
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolt 55 41 Stage 1
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Leak oil line to Rail banjo bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure control valve to Rail bolt 3 2 Stage 1
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure control valve to Rail bolt 5 4 Stage 2
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure line to Rail/Injector nut 22 16 New
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure line to Rail/Injector nut 25 18 Reused
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Pressure line to High pressure pump/rail nut 22 16
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Common rail Threaded rail to Rail 22 16
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Water pump Belt pulley to Coolant pump bolt 8 6 Minimum torque
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Water pump Belt pulley to Coolant pump bolt 35 26 Maximum torque
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Heater core Temperature controlled cut out to Heater booster control module bolt 12 9
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Heater core Threaded stud to Electronic heater booster nut 18 13
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Fuel/Oil cooler Fuel cooler to Charge air distribution pipe bolt 14 10
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Intercooler Charge air distribution pipe bolt 16 12
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Intercooler Charge air pipes/hoses clamp 3 2
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Air conditioning Refrigerant compressor to Timing case cover bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Air conditioning Refrigerant compressor to Bracket bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Air conditioning Refrigerant lines to Refrigerant compressor bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-belt tensioning device to Tensioning pulley bolt 36 27
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-belt tensioning device to Timing case cover bolt 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Clip to Fuel filter bolt 8 6
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Fuel system Fuel filter to Charge air distribution pipe bolt 14 10
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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drivetrain torque settings

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

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 Front exhaust pipe and rear exhaust system connection clamp 55 41
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Bracket to Tail pipe nut 55 41
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust bracket to Threaded plate of center exhaust pipe nut 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust bracket to Transmission support 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil supply line to Turbocharger bolt 25 18
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger oil return line to Turbocharger bolt 10 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Oil feed line to Cylinder head bolt 9 7 Minimum torque
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Oil feed line to Cylinder head bolt 22 16 Maximum torque
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Oil feed line to Turbocharger bolt 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger support bolt 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger support to Crankcase bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Oil outlet line to Turbocharger 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Exhaust manifold to Turbocharger flange connection 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Turbo Turbocharger to Front catalytic converter connection 30 22
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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EGR EGR valve nut 9 7
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter bracket to Crankcase bolt 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel Engine
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Catalytic converter Front catalytic converter to Engine mount clip 20 15
  • 2.7L Diesel 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

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