Torque????? how tight are your nuts????

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Torque????? how tight are your nuts????

Post by ScottieJ » Fri Apr 01, 2011 4:21 pm

Engine_Ft-lbs

Spark Plugs_21
Camshaft cover bolts_3 to 3.5
Intake/exhaust manifold nuts/bolts_13.5 to 20
Camshaft sprocket bolt_41 to 46
Cylinder head bolts
8 valve engine_46 to 50
16 valve engine
Step 1_25
Step 2_40
Step 3_48 to 50
Crankshaft pulley bolts_7.5 to 9
Crankshaft pulley center bolt
8 valve engine_52
16 valve engine_76 to 83
Oil pump gear plate bolts_7 to 8.5
Oil pump-to-block bolts_7 to 8.5
Oil pan bolts/nuts_7 to 8.5
Flywheel/driveplate bolts_58
Timing belt cover_ 7 to 8.5
Rear main seal housing bolts_8
Rocker arm shaft retaining screws_7 to 8.5
Timing belt tensioner bolt_17.5 to 21.5
Timing belt tensioner nut_7 to 8.5
Engine mounting center member bolt_43
Distributor gear case bolts_6 to 7.2
Main bearing cap bolts_36.5 to 41
Connecting rod cap nuts_24 to 26.5

Manual Transmission_Ft-lbs

Oil fill and drain plugs_20
Transmission-to-engine bolts/nuts
Samurai_16 to 25
Vitara_51 to 72
Input shaft bearing retainer bolts_14 to 20
Shift lever retainer bolts (Samurai)_30 to 60 in-lbs

Auto Transmission__Ft-lbs

Transmission-to-engine bolts and nuts_62
Torque converter-to-driveplate bolt_62
Oil pan bolts_9

Transfer Case_Ft-lbs

Transfer case-to-transmission nuts_20
Shift lever case center bolt_60 in-lbs
Shift lever case bolts
Sidekick_144 in-lbs
Tracker_20
Samurai Transfer case flange nut_80 to 108 lbs

Clutch and Drivetrain_Ft-lbs

Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts_14 to 20
Driveshaft nuts and bolts
Samurai_17 to 22
Sidekick and Tracker_36 to 43
Freewheeling hub
Manual locking
Hub body bolts_15 to 22
Hub cover bolts_72 to 109 in-lbs
Automatic locking
Hub body bolts_15 to 21
Kingpin bolts (Samurai)_15 to 22
Pressure plate-to-flywheel bolts_14 to 20
Front wheel bearing nut (Samurai)_96 to 132 in-lbs
Front wheel bearing lock nut (Samurai)_43 to 65
Driveaxle flange bolt and nut (Vitara)_29 to 43
Front axle housing mounting bolts (Vitara) _37
Front wheel bearing locknut (Vitara)
1992 and earlier (all models)_89 to 148
1993 and later
Vitara_155
Sidekick_180
Differential carrier bolts
Samurai_20
Vitara_41
Differential drain plugs
Front_32
Rear_36
Brake backing plate bolts/nuts_14 to 20
Brake drum & Wheel nuts_37 to 59

Suspension_Ft-lbs

Front Suspension

SJ/Samurai
Leaf spring U-bolt nuts_44 to 58
Leaf spring shackle pin nut_22 to 40
Leaf spring eye-to-frame bolt_33 to 50

Vitara
Front strut/shock absorber upper mounting nuts_14 to 22
Front strut/shock absorber-to-steering knuckle nuts_58 to 75
Lower control arm
Front nut_50 to 75
Rear nut_65 to 100
Balljoint stud nut_32 to 50
Balljoint-to-lower arm nuts_50 to 75
Spindle-to-steering knuckle bolts_29 to 43

Rear Suspension

Samurai
Leaf spring U-bolt nuts_4 4 to 58
Leaf spring shackle pin nut_22 to 40
Leaf spring eye-to-frame bolt_33 to 50

Vitara
Rear balljoint boss bolts_2 9 to 43
Upper arm bolts_58 to 72
Proportioning stay bolts_1 7
Trailing rod nuts_58 to 72

Steering_Ft-lbs

Steering wheel nut_18 to 28
Steering gear mounting bolts_51 to 65
Intermediate shaft pinch bolt_14 to 22
Pitman arm-to-steering gear nut_101 to 129
Tie-rod end ballstud nut_22 to 40
Steering shaft rubber joint bolts_11 to 18
Pitman arm nut_101 to 129
Drag link nut (Samurai)_22 to 50
Center link nut (Vitara)_22 to 50
Idler arm nut (Vitara)_50 to 72
Steering knuckle seal retainer bolts_96 in-lbs


Fuel and Exhaust_Ft-lbs

Fuel pump-to-cylinder head nuts_7 to 11.5
Carb/throttle body mounting nuts/bolts_13.5 to 20
O2 sensor_40


Cooling_Ft-lbs

Fan clutch-to-water pump nuts_6 to 8.5
Thermostat housing bolts_7 to 12
Water pump-to-block bolts_7 to 9

Brakes_Ft-lbs

Brake bleeder screw_8
Brake hose-to-caliper inlet fitting bolt_14 to 18
Caliper carrier bolts_51 to 72
Caliper mounting bolts_18 to 20
Master cylinder mounting nuts_7 to 12
Power brake booster mounting nuts_7 to 12
Wheel cylinder mounting bolts_6 to 9

Body_Ft-lbs

Door
Glass stud nut_4
Hinge bolt_26
Handle nut_4
Latch screw_7
Front door vent window screw_1
Rear door stationary glass channel frame screw_1
Hood hinge bolt_23
Lift gate
Hinge bolt_7
Latch screw_7
Striker screw_22
Front seat frame-to-floor nut_18
Rear seat-to-seat back cushion hinge bolt_33
Safety belt anchor bolt_36
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