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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
... Primary 65-72 (88-98)
... Secondary 87-94 (118-128)
Connecting Rod Nut
... Step 1 14-16 (19-21)
.. Step 2 (1)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt (2) 29-36 (39-49)
Cylinder Head Bolt (3)
... Step 1 72 (98)
... Step 2 Loosen Bolts
... Step 3 25-33 (34-44)
... Step 4 (1)
... Step 5 (1)
Engine Mount
... Bracket-To-Engine Bolt 32-41 (43-55)
... Bracket-To-Mount Nut 43-58 (59-78)
... Mount-To-Chassis Nut 32-41 (43-55)
Exhaust Manifold Nut 21-24 (28-32)
Flywheel/Flexplate Bolt 61-69 (83-93)
Intake Manifold (4)
... Bolt 15-18 (20-25)
... Nut 16-19 (22-26)
Intake Manifold Collector Bolt/Nut (5)
... Lower & Upper 13-15 (18-21)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt 67-74 (91-100)
... Step 1 24-28 (32-38)
... Step 2 (1)
Oil Drain Plug 22-29 (30-39)
Oil Pump Pick-Up Tube-To-Oil Pump Bolt 15-16 (20-22)
Regulator Valve Cap 29-51 (39-69)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Bracket Bolt
... Step 1 (Bolts No. 7-10 First, Then Tighten Bolts No. 1-6) 18 (2)
... Step 2 (All Bolts) 53 (6)
... Step 3 80-106 (9-12)
Cylinder Head Cover Nut 62-80 (7-9)
CVTC Cover (6) 89-106 (10-12)
Front Timing Chain Case Bolt (7)
... 8 mm Bolt 19-23 Ft. Lbs. (26-31)
... 6 mm Bolt 106-124 (12-14)
Oil Pan Bolt (8) 44-53 (5-6)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt
... Long Bolt 53-62 (6-7)
... Short Bolt 35-44 (4-5)
Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolt 71-80 (8-9)
Rear Timing Chain Case Bolt 106-115 (12-13)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 62-80 (7-9)
Water Pump Bolt 71-97 (8-11)
(1) Tighten bolts an additional 90-95 degrees.
(2) Tighten bolt an additional 60-66 degrees.
(3) Tighten on sequence. See Fig 1.
(4) Tighten on sequence. See Fig 2.
(5) Tighten on sequence. See Fig 3.
(6) Tighten on sequence. See Fig 4.
(7) Tighten on sequence. See Fig 5.
(8) Tighten on sequence. See Fig 6.
Fig 1: Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
G96C18640Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
G96J18639Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: Upper & Lower Intake Manifold Collector Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00040752Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 4: IVT Control Cover Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00040755Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 5: Timing Chain Front Cover Bolt Loosening & Tightening Sequence
G00040756Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 6: Oil Pan Bolt Removal & Tightening Sequence
G00040751Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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