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Torque Specifications
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate portion of the manual for the precautions and complete procedures.
Refer to the appropriate portion of the manual for the bolts/nuts not indicated here.
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order.
2: Follow the appropriate manual procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.
Engine Electrical (R18Z1)
Location
Item
Starting
Starter bolts
system
Starter harness clamp nut
Ignition
Spark plugs
system
Alternator bolts
Charging
system
Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt (8 mm)
Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt (10 mm)
Idler pulley bolt
Idler pulley base bolts
Engine Electrical (K24Z7)
Location
Item
Starting
Starter bolt (10 mm)
system
Starter bolt (12 mm)
Starter harness clamp nut
Ignition
Spark plugs
system
Charging
Alternator bolts
system
Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts
Drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt
Idler pulley bolt
Idler pulley base bolts

Engine
lubrication

Torque
45 Nm (4.6 kgfm, 33 lbfft)
64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)
9.0 Nm (0.92 kgfm, 6.6 lbfft)
18 Nm (1.8 kgfm, 13 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
56 Nm (5.7 kgfm, 41 lbfft)
45 Nm (4.6 kgfm, 33 lbfft)
45 Nm (4.6 kgfm, 33 lbfft)

Remark

Use new bolt

Use new nut
Use new bolts

Torque
64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)
49 Nm (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbfft)
49 Nm (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbfft)
93 Nm (9.5 kgfm, 69 lbfft)
93 Nm (9.5 kgfm, 69 lbfft)
64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)

Use new bolt

93 Nm (9.5 kgfm, 69 lbfft)

Use new bolts

Use new bolts
Use new nuts
Apply liquid gasket
on threads
Use new washer

79 Nm (8.1 kgfm, 58 lbfft)

84 Nm (8.6 kgfm, 62 lbfft)
84 Nm (8.6 kgfm, 62 lbfft)
18 Nm (1.8 kgfm, 13 lbfft)

Use new bolt

Lower torque rod bolt (14 mm) 2

Lower torque rod bracket bolts
Transmission mount bracket bolts
Transmission mount bracket nuts
Oil pressure switch
Oil pan drain bolt
Oil filter
Oil filter feed pipe

Intake
manifold and
exhaust
system

Torque
45 Nm (4.6 kgfm, 33 lbfft)
9.0 Nm (0.92 kgfm, 6.6 lbfft)
18 Nm (1.8 kgfm, 13 lbfft)
24 Nm (2.4 kgfm, 17 lbfft)
24 Nm (2.4 kgfm, 17 lbfft)
55 Nm (5.6 kgfm, 41 lbfft)
45 Nm (4.6 kgfm, 33 lbfft)
24 Nm (2.4 kgfm, 17 lbfft)

Remark

Engine Mechanical (R18Z1)

Location
Item
Engine
Side engine mount bolts
assembly
Side engine mount stiffener bolt
Side engine mount stiffener nut
Side engine mount bracket bolt
Side engine mount bracket nut
Lower torque rod bolts (12 mm)

Remark

Intake manifold bolts

39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)

12 Nm (1.2 kgfm, 9 lbfft)
35 Nm (3.6 kgfm, 26 lbfft)
24 Nm (2.4 kgfm, 18 lbfft)

Intake manifold nuts

24 Nm (2.4 kgfm, 18 lbfft)

Muffler flexible joint bolts

22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

Exhaust pipe A flexible joint bolts

Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts

22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

1
Use new nuts

33 Nm (3.4 kgfm, 25 lbfft)

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Engine Mechanical (K24Z7)

Location
Item
Engine
Side engine mount bolts
assembly
Side engine mount stiffener bolts
Side engine mount bracket bolt
Side engine mount bracket nut

Use new bolt

Use new nut
Use new bolt

Torque
64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)
49 Nm (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbfft)
93 Nm (9.5 kgfm, 69 lbfft)
93 Nm (9.5 kgfm, 69 lbfft)
64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)

Use new bolt

74 Nm (7.5 kgfm, 55 lbfft)

Lower torque rod bolt (14 mm) 2

Lower torque rod bracket bolts
Transmission mount bolts
Transmission mount bracket bolt
Transmission mount nuts
Oil pressure switch

Use new bolt

93 Nm (9.5 kgfm, 67 lbfft)

Use new bolts

Use new bolts
Use new bolt
Use new nuts
Apply liquid gasket
on threads
Use new washer

79 Nm (8.2 kgfm, 54 lbfft)

74 Nm (7.5 kgfm, 54 lbfft)
83 Nm (8.5 kgfm, 61 lbfft)
83 Nm (8.5 kgfm, 61 lbfft)
18 Nm (1.8 kgfm, 13 lbfft)

Upper torque rod bolt

Lower torque rod bolt (12 mm)

Engine
lubrication

Remark

Oil pan drain bolt

Oil filter
Intake
manifold and
exhaust
system

Intake manifold bolts

39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)

12 Nm (1.2 kgfm, 9 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

Intake manifold nuts

22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

Muffler flexible joint bolts 1

Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts

Engine Cooling (R18Z1)

Location
Item
Cooling
Thermostat housing bolts
system
Engine Cooling (K24Z7)
Location
Item
Cooling
Water passage bolts
system
Water passage nuts
Water outlet bolts
Water outlet nuts
Fuel and Emissions
Location
A/F sensor
Fuel and
emissions
Fuel tank locknut

Item
2

Fuel tank support straps bolts

Knock sensor nut
PCV valve
Rocker arm oil pressure switch
Secondary HO2S
Throttle body bolts
TWC upper bolts and nuts
R18Z1
TWC self locking nuts
K24Z7

Clutch
Location
Clutch

Item
Clutch push rod locknut
Clutch pedal position switch locknuts
Clutch pedal bolt
Master cylinder nuts
Slave cylinder bolts

Use new bolts

22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

Use new nuts

33 Nm (3.4 kgfm, 25 lbfft)

Remark

Torque
24 Nm (2.4 kgfm, 18 lbfft)

Remark

Torque
45 Nm (4.6 kgfm, 33 lbfft)
45 Nm (4.6 kgfm, 33 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

Remark
Use new locknut and
new O-ring

Use new washer

Use new O-ring
Use new gasket
Use new gaskets
Use new gaskets
and nuts

Remark

Torque
44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 32 lbfft)
120 Nm (12.2 kgfm, 88 lbfft)
38 Nm (3.9 kgfm, 28 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 32 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 32 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
32 Nm (3.2 kgfm, 24 lbfft)
33 Nm (3.4 kgfm, 24 lbfft)

Torque
17 Nm (1.7 kgfm, 13 lbfft)
9.4 Nm (0.96 kgfm, 6.9 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
12 Nm (1.2 kgfm, 9 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

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Flywheel bolts
Pressure plate bolts

5M/T
6M/T
5M/T
6M/T

103 Nm (10.5 kgfm, 76 lbfft)

123 Nm (12.5 kgfm, 91 lbfft)
25 Nm (2.5 kgfm, 18 lbfft)
26 Nm (2.7 kgfm, 19 lbfft)
29 Nm (3.0 kgfm, 21 lbfft)

Release fork bolt

Manual Transmission
Location
Manual
MTF drain plug
transmission
MTF filler plug

Item

Back-up light switch

5M/T
6M/T

Remark
Use new sealing
washer
Use new sealing
washer
Use new sealing
washer
Use liquid gasket on
threads

Upper transmission bolts

Lower transmission bolts (10 mm)
Lower transmission bolts (12 mm)
Shift lever housing bolts
Shift cable bracket bolts
Automatic Transmission
Location
Item
Automatic
ATF drain plug
transmission
Clutch pressure inspection port sealing bolts
Drive plate bolts 2
Shift lever assembly bolts
Shift cable end nut
Transmission fluid pressure switches

Item
Driveshaft spindle nut (22mm)

Driveshaft spindle nut (24mm)

Remark
Use new sealing
washer
Use new sealing
washers

Item
Steering wheel nut
Steering joint bolts
Steering column bolts
Steering column nuts
Steering gearbox bolts
Steering gearbox stiffener bolts
Tie-rod end nuts

29 Nm (3.0 kgfm, 21 lbfft)

29 Nm (3.0 kgfm, 21 lbfft)

Torque
49 Nm (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbfft)
18 Nm (1.8 kgfm, 13 lbfft)
74 Nm (7.5 kgfm, 55 lbft)

Use new sealing

washer

22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
20 Nm (2.0 kgfm, 15 lbfft)
64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)
26 Nm (2.7 kgfm, 19 lbfft)

Remark

Use oil on the

seating surface

Use new nut

Use oil on the

seating surface

Use new nut

Intermediate shaft dowel bolts

Intermediate shaft flange bolt
Steering
Location
Steering

44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 32 lbfft)

64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)

44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 32 lbfft)
64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
27 Nm (2.8 kgfm, 20 lbfft)

Transmission assembly mounting bolts

ATF warmer bolts
Driveline/Axle
Location
Driveline/axle

Torque
39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)

Torque
181 Nm (18.5 kgfm, 133 lbfft)

245 Nm (25.0 kgfm, 181 lbfft)

39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)

39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)

Remark

Use new bolts

Torque value
39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)
29 Nm (3.0 kgfm, 21 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
13 Nm (1.3 kgfm, 10 lbfft)
94 Nm (9.6 kgfm, 69 lbfft)
49 Nm (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbfft)
54 Nm (5.5 kgfm, 40 lbfft)

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Tie-rod end lock nuts

Suspension
Location
Front
suspension

Item
Wheel nuts
Knuckle damper pinch
bolts/nuts

44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 32 lbfft)

Remark
Except Si
Si

Lower ball joint nuts

Lower ball joint bolt
Lower ball joint castle nut

Use new bolts/nuts

Use new bolts/nuts
Use new nuts
Use new bolt
Use new nut

Torque
108 Nm (11.0 kgfm, 80 lbfft)
115 Nm (11.7 kgfm, 85 lbfft)
157 Nm (16.0 kgfm, 116 lbfft)
59 Nm (6.0 kgfm, 44 lbfft)
59 Nm (6.0 kgfm, 44 lbfft)
5969 Nm (6.07.0 kgfm, 44
51 lbfft)

Lower arm bolt (12mm)

Lower arm bolt (14mm)
Stabilizer bar bolts
Stabilizer link self-locking nut
Stabilizer link nut
Damper self-locking nut
Damper upper nuts

Rear
suspension

Wheel nuts
Knuckle bolt (14mm)
Knuckle nut (12mm)
Upper arm bolts (12mm)
Upper arm bolt (12mm)
Trailing arm front bolts
Trailing arm rear bolt
Stabilizer bar bolts
Stabilizer bar bolts

Use new bolt

Use new bolt

Except Si and
2-door
Si and 2-door

VSA

Body
Location
Frame

Except Si
Si

Item
Front brake caliper bolts
Front brake caliper bracket bolts
Front brake hose banjo bolt
Rear brake caliper bolts
Rear brake caliper bracket bolts
Rear brake hose banjo bolt
Parking brake lever bolts
4-way joint brake line
Brake pedal bracket bolts
Brake booster/brake pedal nuts
Master cylinder nuts
Master cylinder brake line
Power unit accumulator
VSA modulator-control unit brake line (10 mm)
VSA modulator-control unit brake line (12 mm)

Item
Rear floor under bar bolts

Use new nuts

Use new bolt
Use new nut
Use new bolts
Use new bolt
Use new bolts
Use new bolt

Stabilizer link self-locking nut

Stabilizer link nut
Damper lower bolt
Damper upper self-locking nut
Brake
Location
Conventional
brake

Use new nut

Use new nut
Use new nut
Use new nuts

Use new nut

Use new nut
Use new bolt
Use new nut

Remark

Use new washers

Use new washers

Remark

64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)

83 Nm (8.5 kgfm, 61 lbfft)
39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)
37 Nm (3.8 kgfm, 27 lbfft)
34 Nm (3.5 kgfm, 25 lbfft)
44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 32 lbfft)
54 Nm (5.5 kgfm, 40 lbfft)
44 Nm (4.5 kgfm, 32 lbfft)
108 Nm (11.0 kgfm, 80 lbfft)
88 Nm (9.0 kgfm, 65 lbfft)
69 Nm (7.0 kgfm, 51 lbfft)
59 Nm (6.0 kgfm, 44 lbfft)
108 Nm (11.0 kgfm, 80 lbfft)
115 Nm (11.7 kgfm, 85 lbfft)
59 Nm (6.0 kgfm, 44 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
49 Nm (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbfft)
38 Nm (3.9 kgfm, 28 lbfft)
39 Nm (4.0 kgfm, 29 lbfft)
59 Nm (6.0 kgfm, 44 lbfft)
30 Nm (3.1 kgfm, 22 lbfft)

Torque
34 Nm (3.5 kgfm, 25 lbfft)
108 Nm (11.0 kgfm, 80 lbfft)
35 Nm (3.6 kgfm, 26 lbfft)
23 Nm (2.3 kgfm, 17 lbfft)
75 Nm (7.6 kgfm, 55 lbfft)
35 Nm (3.6 kgfm, 26 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
15 Nm (1.5 kgfm, 11 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
12 Nm (1.2 kgfm, 9 lbfft)
41 Nm (4.2 kgfm, 30 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
54 Nm (5.5 kgfm, 40 lbfft)
15 Nm (1.5 kgfm, 11 lbfft)
22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

Torque
38 Nm (3.9 kgfm, 28 lbfft)

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Middle floor crossmember nuts

38 Nm (3.9 kgfm, 28 lbfft)

64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)

Middle floor crossmember bolts 1

Rear floor upper crossmember gusset bolts
Subframe mounting bolts

Mid stiffener mounting bolts

Steering gearbox stiffener mounting bolts

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Location
Item
A/C
A/C compressor bracket
compressor
bolts
A/C compressor bracket
bolts
A/C compressor bolts
A/C compressor center nut
A/C compressor relief valve
A/C pressure sensor
Receiver line
Body Electrical
Location
Wipers/
washers

Item
Windshield wiper arm nut
Windshield wiper linkage nut

Use new bolts

22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)

104 Nm (10.6 kgfm, 77 lbfft)

Use new bolts

64 Nm (6.5 kgfm, 47 lbfft)

49 Nm (5.0 kgfm, 36 lbfft)

R18Z1

Remark

Torque
24 Nm (2.4 kgfm, 18 lbfft)

K24Z7

45 Nm (4.6 kgfm, 33 lbfft)

22 Nm (2.2 kgfm, 16 lbfft)
26 Nm (2.7 kgfm, 19 lbfft)
9.8 Nm (1.00 kgfm, 7.2 lbfft)
11 Nm (1.1 kgfm, 8 lbfft)

Remark

Torque
30 Nm (3.1 kgfm, 22 lbfft)
31 Nm (3.2 kgfm, 23 lbfft)

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