Second Generation Nissan Xterra Forums banner
Cancel

Torque Specs

202906 Views 68 Replies 47 Participants Last post by  bostonaholic, 
M
Disclaimer:
These numbers were pulled manually from the 2005 Nissan Xterra Service Manual (revision Feb. 2006). There could be errors in translation, typos, misreading of the manual, brain farts, etc. Please double-check these torque specs with Nissan. I take no responsibility if you use these specs and something falls off.

I will add to this over time. If there is anything I am missing or someone sees that is wrong, please let me know and I'll add it.


Front Suspension:
Swaybar Mounting Brackets: 96 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
Swaybar Connecting Rod (Both Ends): 62 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
LCA Bump Stop: 14 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
LCA Cam Bolt: 100 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
LCA Ball Joint Nut: 70 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
UCA Mount Bolt: 94 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
UCA Ball Joint Nut: 58 ft-lbs (Replace Cotter Pin After Removal) [FSU-5]
Lower Shock Mount: 155 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
Upper Shock Mount Nuts: 22 ft-lbs (there are 3 nuts) [FSU-5]
Shock Upper Spring Seat Nut: 30 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
Wheel Hub Mounting Bolts: 44 ft-lbs (there are 4 bolts) (Replace After Removal) [FAX-5]
Center Hub Nut: 101 ft-lbs (Replace Cotter Pin After Removal) [FSU-5]


Rear Suspension:
Bump Stop: 14 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Swaybar Mount: 36 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Swaybar Connecting Rod Nuts: 32 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Upper Shock Mount Nut: 33 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Lower Shock Mount: 148 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Spring Shackle: 77 ft-lbs (Both upper and lower) [RSU-5]
Front Leaf Spring Mount Bolt: 84 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Axle U-Bolt Nuts: 53 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Dynamic Dampener (weight): 14 ft-lbs


Front Diff (R180):
Diff Mounting Bolts: 135 ft-lbs [FFD-14]
Crossmember Bolts: 96 ft-lbs [FFD-14]
Pinion Nut: 138-216 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FFD-16]
Ring Gear Bolts: 43 ft-lbs [FFD-16]
Carrier Bearing Journal: 69 ft-lbs [FFD-16]
Diff Cover Bolts: 30 ft-lbs [FFD-16]


Rear Diff (C200):
Pinion Nut: 107-238 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-15]
Ring Gear Bolts: 58 ft-lbs [RFD-15]
Carrier Bearing Journal: 69 ft-lbs [RFD-15]
Axle Bearing/Hub Nuts: 49 ft-lbs (there are 4 nuts) [RAX-7]
Diff Cover Bolts: 36 ft-lbs [RFD-15]


Rear Diff (M225 w/o Locker):
Pinion Nut: 220-500 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-50]
Ring Gear Bolts: 133 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-50]
Carrier Bearing Journal: 80 ft-lbs [RFD-50]
Axle Bearing/Hub Nuts: 89 ft-lbs (there are 4 nuts) [RFD-50]
Diff Breather: 31 in-lbs [RFD-50]
Diff Cover Bolts: 31 ft-lbs


Rear Diff (M225 w/ Locker):
Pinion Nut: 220-500 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-123]
Ring Gear Bolts: 135 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-123]
Carrier Bearing Journal: 80 ft-lbs [RFD-123]
Axle Bearing/Hub Nuts: 87 ft-lbs (there are 4 nuts) [RFD-123]
Diff Breather: 31 in-lbs [RFD-123]
Locker Wire Harness: 89 in-lbs [RFD-123]
Diff Cover Bolts: 31 ft-lbs [RFD-123]


Front Driveshaft:
Flange Nut: 44 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [PR-5]


Rear Driveshaft (Model 2S1330):
Flange Nut: 71 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [PR-10]


Rear Driveshaft (Model 2S1330-BJ100):
Flange Nut: 41 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [PR-11]


Front Brakes:
Slide Pin Bolt: 32 ft-lbs [BR-22]
Torque Member Bolt: 136 ft-lbs [BR-22]
Union Bolt: 24 ft-lbs [BR-22]
Bleed Valve: 69 in-lbs [BR-22]


Rear Brakes:
Slide Pin Bolt: 19 ft-lbs [BR-28]
Torque Member Bolt: 76 ft-lbs [BR-28]
Brake Line: 19 ft-lbs [BR-28]
Bleed Valve: 69 in-lbs [BR-22]


Maintenance:
Engine Oil Drain Plug: 25 ft-lbs (Replace Crush Washer)

Transfer Case Fill Plug: 26 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Transfer Case Drain Plug: 26 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)

Front Differential Fill Plug: 25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Front Differential Drain Plug: 25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)

Rear Differential Fill Plug (C200): 36 ft-lbs (Apply Silicon RTV or Equal)
Rear Differential Drain Plug (C200): 36 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)

Rear Differential Fill Plug (M226) (with or without Locker): 25 ft-lbs (Apply Silicon RTV or Equal)
Rear Differential Drain Plug (M226) (with or without Locker): 20 ft-lbs (Apply Silicon RTV or Equal)

Manual Transmission Fill Plug: 25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Manual Transmission Drain Plug: 25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)

Automatic Transmission Drain Plug: 25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket) (both 2wd and 4wd models)

Engine:
Intake Manifold: Bolts: First Pass: 5 ft-lb Second Pass: 21 ft-lb
Intake Manifold: Studs: 8 ft-lb (If removed from Engine Block)
Intake Manifold: Bolt Pattern: Engine Front: 5, 3, 2, 7
Intake Manifold: Bolt Pattern: Engine Front: 8, 1, 4, 6

Misc:
Wheel Lug Nuts: 98 ft-lbs
See less See more
Reply
Save
Like
  • Like
Reactions: 5
1 - 20 of 69 Posts
usmc xterra
Add these, Then delete this post lets build a list as we go.

TORQUES
Oil Drain Plug.....25 ft-lbs MC
Transfer case
Fill Plug.....26 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....26 ft-lbs
Manual Transmission
Fill Plug.....25 ft-lbs
Drain Plug.....25 ft-lbs
Reply
Save
Like
lifeinthesouth
how about rear suspension:
shackle bolts
front leaf hanger bolts
u-bolts
shock bolts
Reply
Save
Like
M
lifeinthesouth said:
how about rear suspension:
shackle bolts
front leaf hanger bolts
u-bolts
shock bolts
Click to expand...

I'm getting there. :)

Unless it is requested, I am not going to list every torque spec for things such as engine rebuilds, diff rebuilds, etc. There are just way too many specs and they have to be exact. If someone is going to be rebuilding a diff, I sure hope they have access to a SM or other info.
Reply
Save
Like
dpatton
muzikman said:
Disclaimer:
These numbers were pulled manually from the 2005 Nissan Xterra Service Manual.

If there is anything I am missing or someone sees that is wrong, please let me know and I’ll add it.

Front Suspension:

Swaybar Mounting Brackets: 96 ft-lbs
Click to expand...
I'd suggest that you include the full torque specs, just like in the Service Manual, even if you want to 'highlight' the foot-pounds value.
For example, the torque spec shown for the "Stabilizer bar mounting bracket" on page FSU-5 of the SM is "130 (13, 96)", which are the values in Newton-meters, Kilogram-meters, and Foot-pounds.
You could do something like "96 ft-lbs (130, 13)" and have a note at the top that numbers in parentheses are "(N-m, kg-m)".

For example:
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY, Breather 31 ft-lbs (3.5 0.36)
(that's the 'rear diff breather', page RFD-50)

Also, is it worth referencing the source of the torque value? Over time, some values might come from places other than the Service Manual. Values that do come from the SM could be done like this:
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY, Breather 31 ft-lbs (3.5 0.36) [SM RFD-50]
Reply
Save
Like
M
All great ideas. I do have only so much time though. ;)

I also think listing more than just the ft-lbs could translate into human error. When pulling the numbers I am getting them from the assembly drawings in the SM. You can not select the text there to do a cut and paste, so I am manaully entering the numbers into a spreadsheet and then updating this page. If I have to manually enter three numbers for every spec I am surely going to make a typing error. I think if someone needs more than the ft-lbs given they can dig up that info. Adding the source isn't a bad idea though and I'll make note of that when I am grabbing the data.
Reply
Save
Like
lifeinthesouth
I'm getting there.
Click to expand...
sorry, not rushing. you're gonna be busy with this project.
Reply
Save
Like
usmc xterra
Trust me Muzikman I feel the pain. Thanks for the work though we need this post. MC
Reply
Save
Like
OregonX
usmc xterra said:
Trust me Muzikman I feel the pain. Thanks for the work though we need this post. MC
Click to expand...
We all need to chip in to get Muzik a steak dinner or something for doing this. This is great.
Reply
Save
Like
S_e_X-Terra
I didnt see lug nuts on there... Is it there or am I just blind??

Owners Manual for the '06 said 98 ft-lbs
Reply
Save
Like
M
Nope, Lug Nuts missing...will add.
Reply
Save
Like
Creek
Here's 2 new ones

From the FSM pg BR-22

For the brakes (both front and back)
Sliding Pin Bolts (the 13 mm(?) ones) - 32 ft-lbs
Torque Member Bolts (the 19mm ones) - 136 ft-lbs
Reply
Save
Like
JnglstTICAL
Hey guys, thanks for posting this. This thread came in very useful!
Reply
Save
Like
H
Hey Muzik, I'm replacing my front sway bar bushings with the Titan ones from 4x4parts.com (same ones bucksnort bought) and I've got 40,000 miles on the beast.

Why does it say in the torque specs to replace after removal on the "sway bar rod ends"(I think that's what they're called)?

What are these? Do I have to unbolt them to get the new poly bushings on? Do I really have to replace them when I replace the sway bar bushings?

Whew. Sorry about the cluster#^$% of questions there.

Oh, I got one more. Do you have the torque specs for the body mounts?

Thanks!:notworthy:
Reply
Save
Like
M
It means replace the nut on the connecting rods, or as you called them, Swaybar rod ends. It does not mean to replace the entire rod. Is this needed, probably not, but it's stated in the FSM to replace them.

The connecting rods are what attach the sway bar to the lower control arm.

When I had a front swaybar, I replaced the swaybar bushings without disconnecting the connecting rods. This was with a Shrock front bumper and the radiator skid removed. I am not sure if there is room with the stock bumper, but there probably is.

Hunter_Dan said:
Hey Muzik, I'm replacing my front sway bar bushings with the Titan ones from 4x4parts.com (same ones bucksnort bought) and I've got 40,000 miles on the beast.

Why does it say in the torque specs to replace after removal on the "sway bar rod ends"(I think that's what they're called)?

What are these? Do I have to unbolt them to get the new poly bushings on? Do I really have to replace them when I replace the sway bar bushings?

Whew. Sorry about the cluster#^$% of questions there.

Oh, I got one more. Do you have the torque specs for the body mounts?

Thanks!:notworthy:
Click to expand...
Reply
Save
Like
M
I have added to the list. I also verified each of these specs with the 2005 Xterra FSM (Feb 2006 Revision).
Reply
Save
Like
surfer'sX
Subscribed. VERY useful, thank you guys for posting this up!
Posted via Mobile Device
Reply
Save
Like
M
Is there a spec for the centering bolt in the rear leaf springs?
Posted via Mobile Device
Reply
Save
Like
marshall9779
Anyone know the tie rod end nut torque?
Posted via Mobile Device
Reply
Save
Like
brett
2009 FSM shows 63 ft-lb.
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 20 of 69 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Second Generation Nissan Xterra Forums
We’re the best Nissan Xterra forums to talk about your Nissan Xterra Mods and off-road adventures. The New X is the ultimate club Xterra.
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
General Xterra Powertrain & Driveline For Sale Suspension & Steering Exterior
Top