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Torque Specifications

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts
Primary 76 (103)
Secondary 91 (123)
Connecting Rod Nut
Step 1 15 (20)
Step 2 (1)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
Step 1 32 (44)
Step 2 (2)
Cylinder Head Bolt (3)
Step 1 72 (98)
Step 2 Loosen to Zero
Step 3 29 (39)
Step 4 (4)
Step 5 (4)
Engine Mount
Bracket-To-Engine Bolt 36 (49)
Bracket-To-Mount Nut 36 (49)
Mount-To-Chassis Nut 36 (49)
Exhaust Manifold Nut (5) 23 (31)
Flywheel/Flexplate Bolt 65 (88)
Front Timing Chain Case Bolt (6)
8 mm Bolt 21 (28)
6 mm Bolt 115 INCH Lbs. (13)
Intake Manifold (7)
Step 1 62 INCH Lbs. (7)
Step 2 21 (29)
Step 3 21 (29)
Main Bearing Cap Bolt (8)
Step 1 26 (35)
Step 2 (4)
Oil Drain Plug 26 (35)
Oil Pan Bolt (Aluminum Pan) (9) 12-14 (16-19)
Oil Pump Pick-Up Tube-To-Oil Pump Bolt 16 (22)
Water Pump Bolt 21 (28)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Camshaft Bracket Bolt (10)
Step 1 (Bolts No. 7-10 First, Then Tighten Bolts No. 1-6) 18 (2)
Step 2 (Bolts No. 1 Through 10) 53 (6)
Step 3 (Bolts No. 1 to 6) 89 (10)
Step 4 (Bolts No. 7 to 10) 80 (9)
Intake Manifold Collector Bolt/Nut
Lower 97 (11)
Upper 97 (11)
Oil Pan Bolt (Steel Pan) (11) 80 (9)
Oil Pump Cover Bolt
Long Bolt 62 (7)
Short Bolt 62 (7)
Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolt 89 (10)
Rear Timing Chain Case Bolt 115 (13)
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 72 (8)
(1) Tighten all bolts an additional 90 degrees.
(2) Tighten bolt an additional 60 degrees.
(3) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 5.
(4) Tighten bolts an additional 90 degrees.
(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.
(10) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 11.
(11) Tighten in sequence. See Fig 12.
Fig 1: Locating Connecting Rod & Main Journal Grade Numbers
G96G18644Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 2: Identifying Piston Grade Number & Aligning Piston With Connecting Rod
G96A07737Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 3: Identifying Main Journal Grade Numbers
G96A07742Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 4: Identifying Cylinder Bore Grade Numbers
G96C07738Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 5: Identifying Cylinder Head Bolt Tightening Sequence
G00241038Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 6: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Tightening Sequence
G00241044Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 7: Identifying Front Timing Cover Tightening Sequence
G00241041Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 8: Identifying Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
G00241046Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 9: Identifying Main Bearing Cap Bolt
G00241037Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 10: Identifying Aluminum Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
G96D07734Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 11: Identifying Camshaft Bracket Tightening Sequence
G00241040Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Fig 12: Identifying Steel Oil Pan Tightening Sequence
G00241043Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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