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Torque Specifications

Manual Transaxle Torque Specifications

Part tightened N.m kgf.cm ft.lbf
Filler and drain plugs 39 400 29
Hood x Body 13 133 9.6
Lower suspension arm x Lower ball joint 128 1,310 94
Starter x Transaxle 37 378 28
Clutch release cylinder x Transaxle 12 120 9
Clutch release cylinder x Release cylinder heat insulator 12 120 9
Clutch line set bolt Bolt A 25 255 18
Bolt B 12 120 9
Bolt C 5 51 44 in..lbf
Pressure feed tube set bolt 51.5 525 38
Discharge tube set bolt 9.8 100 87 in..lbf
Liquid tube set bolt 9.8 100 87 in..lbf
No. 2 engine hangers set bolt 38 387 28
Right engine mounting insulator Bolt and 2 nuts 52 530 38
Left engine mounting insulator Through bolt and nut 56 571 41
Front exhaust pipe Exhaust manifold side 43 439 32
Center pipe side 49 500 36
Stabilizer bar link x Stabilizer bar 44 450 32
Front suspension crossmember assembly x PS gear assembly 137 1,397 101
Front suspension crossmember assembly x Body 113 1,150 82
Lower suspension arm bracket x Body 157 1,600 115
Engine rear mounting insulator through bolt 88 898 65
Engine front mounting insulator through bolt 56 571 41
Center member x Body 39 400 28
RH front drive shaft set bolt 64 650 47
Axle hub x Drive shaft 216 2,200 150
Center support bearing x Body (4WD) 37 375 27
Propeller shaft assembly x Rear differential (4WD) 74 750 54
Transaxle with engine x Transfer stiffener plate (4WD) 34 347 25
Transmission case protector x Transaxle (4WD) 18 180 13
Transaxle x Engine Bolt A 64 650 47
Bolt B 46 470 34
Bolt C 44 440 32
Transaxle x Transfer assembly (4WD) 2 bolt and 5 nuts (17 mm) 78.4 800 58
nut (14 mm) 29.4 300 22
Back - up light switch 40 410 30
Vehicle speed sensor installation bolt 17 175 13
Control cable bracket x Transaxle case 17 175 13
Clutch tube bracket x Transaxle case 17 175 13
Selecting bellcrank assembly set bolt 20 200 14
Control shift lever set nut 6.4 65 57 in..lbf
Lock ball assembly 29 300 22
Shift and select lever shaft assembly x Transmission case 20 200 14
Transmission case cover x Transmission case 29 300 22
Breather plug 49 500 36
Output shaft lock nut 123 1,250 90
Shift fork and shift head set bolt 24 240 17
Rear bearing retainer x Transmission case 42 430 31
Straight screw plug 25 250 18
Reverse idler gear shaft lock bolt 29 300 22
Transmission case x Transaxle case Transaxle case side 29 300 21
Transmission case side 30 306 22
Reverse shift arm bracket assembly x Transaxle case 17 175 13
No. 1 and No. 2 oil receiver pipes x Transmission case 17 175 13
Transaxle case receiver x Transaxle case 7.0 71 62 in..lbf
Straight screw plug (Reverse restrict pin) 13 130 9
Transmission oil pump case x Oil pump cover 10 105 8
Differential case x Ring gear (4WD) 124 1,260 91
(2WD) 106 1,080 78
Shift lever assembly x Body 12 120 9
Shift cable grommet retainer x Body 5.0 51 44 in..lbf
Transfer      
Drain and filler plug 49 500 36
Drive pinion lock nut   349 3,560 257
Use with SST 308 3,142 227
Center differential control coupling x Ring gear 77.5 791 57
Bearing retainer RH x Transfer case 28 286 21
Extension housing x Transfer case 25.5 260 19
Stud bolt x Transfer case 39.2 400 29
Oil deflector x Case cover No.1 6.5 66 58 in..lbf
Case cover No.1 x Transfer case 19.6 200 14