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Torque Specifications

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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 Remark Torque
Starting Starter bolts 45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
system Starter harness clamp nut 9.0 N·m (0.92 kgf·m, 6.6 lbf·ft)
Ignition Spark plugs 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
system
Charging Alternator bolts 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
system Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt (8 mm) 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt (10 mm) 55 N·m (5.6 kgf·m, 41 lbf·ft)
Idler pulley bolt 45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Idler pulley base bolts 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)

Engine Electrical (K24Z7)

Location Item Remark Torque
Starting Starter bolt (10 mm) 45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
system Starter bolt (12 mm) 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Starter harness clamp nut 9.0 N·m (0.92 kgf·m, 6.6 lbf·ft)
Ignition Spark plugs 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
system
Charging Alternator bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
system Drive belt auto-tensioner bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt 56 N·m (5.7 kgf·m, 41 lbf·ft)
Idler pulley bolt 45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Idler pulley base bolts 45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)

Engine Mechanical (R18Z1)

Location Item Remark Torque
Engine Side engine mount bolts 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
assembly Side engine mount stiffener bolt Use new bolt 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount stiffener nut 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount bracket bolt Use new bolt 93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount bracket nut Use new nut 93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Lower torque rod bolts (12 mm) 2 Use new bolts 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Lower torque rod bolt (14 mm) 2 Use new bolt 93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Lower torque rod bracket bolts Use new bolts 79 N·m (8.1 kgf·m, 58 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bracket bolts Use new bolts 84 N·m (8.6 kgf·m, 62 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bracket nuts Use new nuts 84 N·m (8.6 kgf·m, 62 lbf·ft)
Engine Oil pressure switch Apply liquid gasket 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
lubrication on threads
Oil pan drain bolt Use new washer 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
Oil filter 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Oil filter feed pipe 35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 lbf·ft)
Intake Intake manifold bolts 1 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
manifold and 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
exhaust Intake manifold nuts 1
system Muffler flexible joint bolts 1 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Exhaust pipe A flexible joint bolts 1 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts Use new nuts 33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)

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Engine Mechanical (K24Z7)

Location Item Remark Torque
Engine Side engine mount bolts 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
assembly Side engine mount stiffener bolts 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount bracket bolt Use new bolt 93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Side engine mount bracket nut Use new nut 93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Upper torque rod bolt 2 Use new bolt 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Lower torque rod bolt (12 mm) 2 Use new bolt 74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Lower torque rod bolt (14 mm) 2 Use new bolt 93 N·m (9.5 kgf·m, 67 lbf·ft)
Lower torque rod bracket bolts Use new bolts 79 N·m (8.2 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bolts Use new bolts 74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 54 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount bracket bolt Use new bolt 83 N·m (8.5 kgf·m, 61 lbf·ft)
Transmission mount nuts Use new nuts 83 N·m (8.5 kgf·m, 61 lbf·ft)
Engine Oil pressure switch Apply liquid gasket 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
lubrication on threads
Oil pan drain bolt Use new washer 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
Oil filter 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Intake Intake manifold bolts 1 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
manifold and 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
exhaust Intake manifold nuts 1
system Muffler flexible joint bolts 1 Use new bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts Use new nuts 33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)

Engine Cooling (R18Z1)

Location Item Remark Torque
Cooling Thermostat housing bolts 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
system

Engine Cooling (K24Z7)

Location Item Remark Torque
Cooling Water passage bolts 45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
system Water passage nuts 45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
Water outlet bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Water outlet nuts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

Fuel and Emissions

Location Item Remark Torque
Fuel and A/F sensor 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
emissions Fuel tank locknut 2 Use new locknut and 120 N·m (12.2 kgf·m, 88 lbf·ft)
new O-ring
Fuel tank support straps bolts 38 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)
Knock sensor nut 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
PCV valve Use new washer 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Rocker arm oil pressure switch Use new O-ring 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Secondary HO2S 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Throttle body bolts Use new gasket 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
TWC upper bolts and nuts R18Z1 Use new gaskets 32 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
TWC self locking nuts K24Z7 Use new gaskets 33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
and nuts

Clutch
Location Item Remark Torque
Clutch Clutch push rod locknut 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
Clutch pedal position switch locknuts 9.4 N·m (0.96 kgf·m, 6.9 lbf·ft)
Clutch pedal bolt 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Master cylinder nuts 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Slave cylinder bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

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Flywheel bolts 5M/T 103 N·m (10.5 kgf·m, 76 lbf·ft)

6M/T 123 N·m (12.5 kgf·m, 91 lbf·ft)
Pressure plate bolts 2 5M/T 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
6M/T 26 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft)
Release fork bolt 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)

Manual Transmission
Location Item Remark Torque
Manual MTF drain plug Use new sealing 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
transmission washer
MTF filler plug Use new sealing 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
washer
Back-up light switch 5M/T Use new sealing 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)
washer
6M/T Use liquid gasket on 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)
threads
Upper transmission bolts 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Lower transmission bolts (10 mm) 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Lower transmission bolts (12 mm) 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Shift lever housing bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Shift cable bracket bolts 27 N·m (2.8 kgf·m, 20 lbf·ft)

Automatic Transmission
Location Item Remark Torque
Automatic ATF drain plug Use new sealing 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
transmission washer
Clutch pressure inspection port sealing bolts Use new sealing 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
washers
Drive plate bolts 2 74 N·m (7.5 kgf·m, 55 lbf·t)
Shift lever assembly bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Shift cable end nut 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Transmission fluid pressure switches Use new sealing 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lbf·ft)
washer
Transmission assembly mounting bolts 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
ATF warmer bolts 26 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft)

Driveline/Axle
Location Item Remark Torque
Driveline/axle Driveshaft spindle nut (22mm) 181 N·m (18.5 kgf·m, 133 lbf·ft)
･
Use oil on the
seating surface

･ Use new nut

Driveshaft spindle nut (24mm) 245 N·m (25.0 kgf·m, 181 lbf·ft)
･
Use oil on the
seating surface

･ Use new nut

Intermediate shaft dowel bolts 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)

Intermediate shaft flange bolt 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)

Steering
Location Item Remark Torque value
Steering Steering wheel nut 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
Steering joint bolts 29 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 21 lbf·ft)
Steering column bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Steering column nuts 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 10 lbf·ft)
Steering gearbox bolts Use new bolts 94 N·m (9.6 kgf·m, 69 lbf·ft)
Steering gearbox stiffener bolts 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Tie-rod end nuts 54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)

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Tie-rod end lock nuts 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)

Suspension
Location Item Remark Torque
Front Wheel nuts 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft)
suspension Knuckle damper pinch Except Si Use new bolts/nuts 115 N·m (11.7 kgf·m, 85 lbf·ft)
bolts/nuts Si Use new bolts/nuts 157 N·m (16.0 kgf·m, 116 lbf·ft)
Lower ball joint nuts Use new nuts 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft)
Lower ball joint bolt Use new bolt 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft)
Lower ball joint castle nut Use new nut 59－69 N·m (6.0－7.0 kgf·m, 44
－51 lbf·ft)
Lower arm bolt (12mm) Use new bolt 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Lower arm bolt (14mm) Use new bolt 83 N·m (8.5 kgf·m, 61 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer bar bolts 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer link self-locking nut Use new nut 37 N·m (3.8 kgf·m, 27 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer link nut Use new nut 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
Damper self-locking nut Use new nut 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Damper upper nuts Except Si and Use new nuts 54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
2-door
Si and 2-door Use new nuts 44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m, 32 lbf·ft)
Rear Wheel nuts 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft)
suspension Knuckle bolt (14mm) Use new bolt 88 N·m (9.0 kgf·m, 65 lbf·ft)
Knuckle nut (12mm) Use new nut 69 N·m (7.0 kgf·m, 51 lbf·ft)
Upper arm bolts (12mm) Use new bolts 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft)
Upper arm bolt (12mm) Use new bolt 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft)
Trailing arm front bolts Use new bolts 115 N·m (11.7 kgf·m, 85 lbf·ft)
Trailing arm rear bolt Use new bolt 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer bar bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer bar bolts Except Si 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Si 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer link self-locking nut Use new nut 38 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)
Stabilizer link nut Use new nut 39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
Damper lower bolt Use new bolt 59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft)
Damper upper self-locking nut Use new nut 30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)

Brake
Location Item Remark Torque
Conventional Front brake caliper bolts 34 N·m (3.5 kgf·m, 25 lbf·ft)
brake Front brake caliper bracket bolts 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 lbf·ft)
Front brake hose banjo bolt Use new washers 35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 lbf·ft)
Rear brake caliper bolts 23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lbf·ft)
Rear brake caliper bracket bolts 75 N·m (7.6 kgf·m, 55 lbf·ft)
Rear brake hose banjo bolt Use new washers 35 N·m (3.6 kgf·m, 26 lbf·ft)
Parking brake lever bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
4-way joint brake line 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)
Brake pedal bracket bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Brake booster/brake pedal nuts 12 N·m (1.2 kgf·m, 9 lbf·ft)
Master cylinder nuts 41 N·m (4.2 kgf·m, 30 lbf·ft)
Master cylinder brake line 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Power unit accumulator 54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
VSA VSA modulator-control unit brake line (10 mm) 15 N·m (1.5 kgf·m, 11 lbf·ft)
VSA modulator-control unit brake line (12 mm) 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

Body
Location Item Remark Torque
Frame Rear floor under bar bolts 38 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)

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Middle floor crossmember nuts 1 38 N·m (3.9 kgf·m, 28 lbf·ft)

Middle floor crossmember bolts 1 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Rear floor upper crossmember gusset bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
Subframe mounting bolts 1 Use new bolts 104 N·m (10.6 kgf·m, 77 lbf·ft)
Mid stiffener mounting bolts 1 Use new bolts 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47 lbf·ft)
Steering gearbox stiffener mounting bolts 1 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft)

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Location Item Remark Torque
A/C A/C compressor bracket R18Z1 24 N·m (2.4 kgf·m, 18 lbf·ft)
compressor bolts
A/C compressor bracket K24Z7 45 N·m (4.6 kgf·m, 33 lbf·ft)
bolts
A/C compressor bolts 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)
A/C compressor center nut 26 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 19 lbf·ft)
A/C compressor relief valve 9.8 N·m (1.00 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
Receiver line A/C pressure sensor 11 N·m (1.1 kgf·m, 8 lbf·ft)

Body Electrical
Location Item Remark Torque
Wipers/ Windshield wiper arm nut 30 N·m (3.1 kgf·m, 22 lbf·ft)
washers Windshield wiper linkage nut 31 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 23 lbf·ft)

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