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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Buffer Rod Bolt 32-40 (43-54)
Buffer Rod Bracket Bolt 32-40 (43-54)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt
Intake 58-65 (79-88)
Exhaust 72-94 (98-127)
Connecting Rod Nut
1st Step 10-12 (14-16)
2nd Step 35-40° Or 17-21 Ft. lbs (23-28 N.m)
Control Rod Bolt 10-13 (14-18)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 97-112 (132-152)
Crossmember-To-Engine Mount Bolt 57-72 (77-98)
Cylinder Head Bolt (1)
1-10 (Large Bolt)
1st Step 22 (29)
2nd Step 43 (59)
3rd Step Loosen Bolts Completely
4th Step 22 (29)
5th Step 50-55° Or 40-47 Ft. lbs (54-64 N.m)
11-14 (Small Bolt)
6th Step 56-74 (6.3-8.3) INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Exhaust Manifold Nut (2) 20-22 (26-29)
Exhaust Pipe-To-Manifold Nut 21-24 (28-33)
Flexplate Bolt 69-76 (93-103)
Flywheel Bolt 61-69 (83-93)
Front Engine Mount Bolt 45-51 (60-70)
Idler Sprocket Bolt 32-43 (43-58)
Intake Manifold Collector-To-Intake Manifold Bolt (3) 12-15 (16-20)
Intake Manifold Nut (3) 12-15 (16-20)
Intake Manifold Support 12-17 (17-24)
Left Engine Mount Bolt 32-40 (43-54)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt (4) 34-38 (46-52)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 22-29 (29-39)
Oil Pressure Regulator Valve Plug 29-43 (39-58)
Oil Pump Pick-Up Tube Bolt 12-15 (16-20)
Rear Engine Mount Bolt 45-51 (60-70)
Right Engine Mount Bolt 45-51 (60-70)
Support Rod Bolt 26-35 (35-47)
Spark Plug 14-22 (19-30)
Starter Bolt 23-31 (31-42)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Bracket Bolts
Step 1 (Bolts 9-12 then 1-8) 18 (2)
Step 2 (All Bolts in sequence) 53 (6)
Step 3 (All Bolts in sequence) 80-106 (9-12)
Camshaft Journal Cap Bolt (5)
Step 1 (Bolts 9-12) 18 (2)
Step 2 (Bolts 1-8) 18 (2)
Step 3 (Bolts 1-12) 53 (6)
Step 4 (Bolts 1-12) 80-106 (9-12)
Cylinder Head Cover Bolt 18-35 (2-4)
Cylinder Head Front Cover Bolt/Nut 35-44 (4-5)
Front Cover Bolt 53-71 (6-8)
Lower Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 53-71 (6-8)
Oil Pan Bolt (6) 53-71 (6-8)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 53-71 (6-8)
Oil Pump Cover Screw 35-44 (4-5)
Upper Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 53-71 (6-8)
Water Pump Bolt 53-71 (6-8)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 53-71 (6-8)
(1) Tighten in sequence, large bolts first. See Fig 4.
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 5.
(3) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 6.
(4) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 7.
(5) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 8.
(6) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 9.
Fig 1: Identifying Grade Numbers Of Crankshaft Connecting Rod & Main Bearing Journals
G90B09416Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Locating Grade Numbers Of Cylinder Bore & Main Bearing Journal On Block
G90E09408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: Positioning Main Bearing & Identifying Grade
G90E09413Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Removal & Installation Sequence
G00033333Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Nut/Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00033325Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 6: Identifying Intake Manifold & Collector Nut/Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00033331Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 7: Identifying Main Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence
G00033343Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 8: Installing Camshafts & Journal Caps
G00033337Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 9: Identifying Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
G97G08565Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.