Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Charging system | |
| Bearing retainer | 3.7 ± 0.7 N.m (33 ± 6 in-lb) |
| Front bracket assembly bolt | 4.4 ± 1.0 N.m (39 ± 9 in-lb) |
| Generator bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 23 ± 2 N.m (16 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| Generator bolt <3.0L ENGINE> | 21 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Generator brace bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 23 ± 2 N.m (16 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| Generator brace bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb) |
| Generator brace bolt <3.0L ENGINE> | 49 ± 10 N.m (36 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Generator nut | 44 ± 10 N.m (33 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Oil level gauge unit bolt <3.0L ENGINE> | 14 ± 1 N.m (117 ± 13 in-lb) |
| Engine oil pressure hose and tube clamp bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 12 ± 2 N.m (100 ± 22 in-lb) |
| Oil return tube clamp bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 12 ± 2 N.m (100 ± 22 in-lb) |
| Regulator assembly | 3.7 ± 0.7 N.m (33 ± 6 in-lb) |
| Starting system | |
| Cover bolt | 5.8 ± 1.6 N.m (52 ± 14 in-lb) |
| Magnetic switch bolt | 5.8 ± 1.6 N.m (52 ± 14 in-lb) |
| Rear bracket bolt | 3.4 ± 1.0 N.m (30 ± 9 in-lb) |
| Starter bolt | 30 ± 3 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| Starter cover bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb) |
| Starter screw | 5.7 ± 1.5 N.m (51 ± 13 in-lb) |
| Ignition system | |
| Camshaft position sensor bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) |
| Crankshaft position sensor bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) |
| Crankshaft position sensor bolt <3.0L ENGINE> | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) |
| Distributor cap <3.0L ENGINE> | 2.3 ± 0.7 N.m (20 ± 6 in-lb) |
| Distributor nut <3.0L ENGINE> | 13 ± 2 N.m (109 ± 21 in-lb) |
| Ignition coil bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 9.8 ± 2.0 N.m (87 ± 17 in-lb) |
| Ignition failure sensor bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb) |
| Knock sensor | 23 ± 2 N.m (16 ± 2 ft-lb) |
| Power steering oil pump assembly bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 29 ± 4 N.m (21 ± 4 ft-lb) |
| Power steering oil pump bracket bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 49 ± 10 N.m (36 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Pressure hose and tube connection bolt <2.4L ENGINE> | 12 ± 2 N.m (100 ± 22 in-lb) |
| Spark plug | 25 ± 4 N.m (18 ± 3 ft-lb) |