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Torque Specifications: Notes

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Auto Tensioner
Alternator, Water Pump & A/C Compressor 15-17 (20-23)
Power Steering Pump Belt 15-17 (20-23)
Camshaft Bracket (1)
Step 1 (M6 & M8 Bolts) 18 INCH Lbs. (2)
Step 2 (M6 & M8 Bolts) 53 INCH Lbs. (6)
Step 3 (M6 Bolt) 80-106 INCH (9-12)
Step 4 (M8 Bolts) 21-24 (29-33)
Connecting Rod Cap
Step 1 10-12 (14-16)
Step 2 Tighten Additional 60-65 Degrees
Crankshaft Pulley
Step 1 65-72 (88.2-98.0)
Step 2 Tighten Additional 90-96 Degrees
Cylinder Head Bolts (2)
Step 1 72 (98)
Step 2 Loosen To Zero
Step 3 29-36 (39-49)
Step 4 Tighten Additional 60-65 Degrees
Step 5 Tighten Additional 60-65 Degrees
Drive Plate 62-69 (84-93)
Electric Throttle Control Actuator 13-17 (18-24)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 15-21 (20-29)
Engine Slinger (Front and Rear) 22-27 (30-36)
EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve 10-13 (13-18)
EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve Bracket 7-12 (10-16)
Exhaust Manifold (3) 19-22 (26-30)
Front Cover (4) 9-10 (12-14)
Fuel Tube Assembly
Step 1 80-97 INCH Lbs. (9-11)
Step 2 16-20 (21-27)
Heated Oxygen Sensor 30-37 (41-50)
Idler Pulley 16-20 (21-27)
Intake Manifold
Upper (5) 18-23 (25-31)
Lower (6) 18-23 (25-31)
Knock Sensor 12-19 (16-26)
Main Bearing Cap (7)
Step 1 (M12 Bolt) 27-31 (36-42)
Step 2 (M9 Bolt) 20-24 (27-32)
Step 3 (M12 Bolt) Tighten Additional 40-45 Degrees
Step 4 (M9 Bolt) Tighten Additional 30-35 Degrees
Step 5 (M10 Bolt) 34-38 (46-52)
Oil Filter 11-15 (15-20)
Oil Level Gauge Guide 9-10 (12-14)
Oil Pan (8)
Step 1 (M6 Bolt) 71-89 INCH (8-10)
Step 2 (M8 Bolt) 15-17 (20-24)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 21-28 (29-39)
Oil Pressure Switch 9-13 (12-17)
Oil Strainer 15-17 (20-24)
PCV Tube 8-10 (10-14)
Spark Plug 15-21 (20-29)
Timing Chain Slack Guide 12-13 (16-18)
Timing Chain Tension Guide 12-13 (16-18)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) 62-97 (7-11)
Chain Tensioner 53-71 (6-8)
Chain Tensioner Cover 71-80 (8-9)
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) 62-97 (7-11)
Engine Cover 27-35 (3-4)
Exhaust Manifold Cover 44-53 (5-6)
Fuel Damper Assembly (RH) 62-89 (7-10)
Fuel Damper Assembly With Hose 62-89 (7-10)
Fuel Feed Damper Assembly 62-89 (7-10)
Ignition Coil 35-44 (4-5)
Intake Valve Timing Control Cover 89-115 (10-13)
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve 71-97 (8-11)
Intake Valve Timing Control Position Sensor 62-97 (7-11)
Mass Air Flow Sensor 35-53 (4-6)
Oil Pump 71-89 (8-10)
PCV Valve 18-27 (2-3)
Rear Oil Seal Retainer 56-76 (6-8)
Rear Plate Cover 56-76 (6-8)
Rocker Cover (9)
Step 1 9-27 (1-3)
Step 2 62-80 (7-9)
(1) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 2.
(2) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 3.
(3) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 4.
(4) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 5.
(5) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 6.
(6) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 7.
(7) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 8.
(8) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 9.
(9) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 10.
Fig 1: Locating Engine Component Grade Marks (4.5L V8)
G00305623Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bracket Tightening Sequence
G00241065Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: Identifying Cylinder Head Tightening Sequence
G00241064Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Tightening Sequence
G00241069Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 5: Identifying Front Cover Tightening Sequence
G00241066Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 6: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
G00241070Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 7: Identifying Lower Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
G00241071Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 8: Identifying Main Bearing Cap Tightening Sequence
G00241063Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 9: Identifying Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
G00241068Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 10: Identifying Rocker Cover Tightening Sequence
G00241067Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.