Spark plug torque and intake torque how many ft. lbs. each 4.0 liter engine

Nissan Frontier, Xterra 1998-05

• MAIN BEARING TORQUE SEQUENCE

Torque Specifications

Fig.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine Displacement Liters (cc) Engine ID/VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Lug Nuts Intake Exhaust 1998 2.4 (2389) KA24DE
1A Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2B 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3
4C The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine Displacement Liters (cc) Engine ID/VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Lug Nuts Intake Exhaust 1999 2.4 (2389) KA24DE 3.3 (3277) VG33E
1A Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2B 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3
4C The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine Displacement Liters (cc) Engine ID/VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Lug Nuts Intake Exhaust 2000 2.4 (2389) KA24DE 3.3 (3277) VG33E
1A Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2B 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3
4C The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine Displacement Liters (cc) Engine ID/VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Lug Nuts Intake Exhaust 2000 3.3 (3277) VG33E
1A The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
2B 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3C Step 1: Tighten the cylinder head bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
4D Step 1: Tighten the connecting rod bearing bolts to 10-12 ft. lbs.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 1998 KA24DE
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 1999 KA24DE VG33E
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2000 KA24DE VG33E
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2001 KA24DE VG33E
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2002 KA24DE VG33E VG33ER
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2003 KA24DE VG33E VG33ER
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2004 KA24DE VG33E VG33ER
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
all readings in ft. lbs. Year Engine ID Engine Displacement Liters Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Bearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug Intake Exhaust 2005 QR25DE VQ40DE
1- Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
2- 10-12 ft. lbs. plus 60-65 degrees or 28-33 ft. lbs.
3- The cylinder heads and the lower intake manifold are installed together
4- 10-12 ft. lbs. +60-65 degrees
5- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
6- Step 1: bolts 11-22 19 ft. lbs.
7- Step 1: 20 ft. lbs.
8- Step 1: 31 ft. lbs.
9- 83 inch lbs.
10- Stud bolt: 11 ft. lbs.
11- Step 1: 72 ft. lbs.
12- Bolts: 17-24 (M8) 16 ft. lbs.
13- Step 1: 33 ft. lbs.
14- Intake manifold collector:
15- Intake manifold:
Main Bearing Torque Sequence




Fig. Main bearing torque sequence-2.4L engine



Fig. Main bearing torque sequence-2.5L engine



Fig. Main bearing torque sequence-3.3L engine



Fig. Main bearing torque sequence-4.0L engine

The "TORQUE" setting is below
Bolts or Parts Lube or Sealer Torque to: 7/16 Main Caps (2 bolt) Engine Oil 70 ft-lbs. 7/16 Inner Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 70 ft-lbs. 7/16 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 65 ft-lbs. 3/8 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 40 ft-lbs. Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use
their specs. Click Here! 3/8 Connecting Rod Bolt Engine Oil 45 ft-lbs. 11/32 Connecting Rod Bolt Engine Oil 35 ft-lbs.

Cylinder Heads

Engine oil

(blind hole)

Sealer

(water jacket)

65 ft-lbs.
Rocker Studs (screw-in) Engine Oil 50 ft-lbs. Oil Pump Engine Oil 65 ft-lbs. Oil Pan Engine Oil 12 ft-lbs. Cam Sprocket (upper gear) Thread Locker 20 ft-lbs. Timing Cover Engine Oil 6 ft-lbs.

Intake Manifold

(Cast Iron Heads)
Non- Hardening Sealer 30 ft-lbs. Valve Cover Engine Oil 3 ft-lbs. Exhaust Manifold Anti-Seize Lubricant 25 ft-lbs. Spark Plugs No Lube or Sealer 20 ft-lbs.

Flexplate (Automatic)

Flywheel (Clutch)
Thread Locker 60 ft-lbs. Clutch Pressure Plate Thread Locker 35 ft-lbs.

Centerbolt

(Harmonic Damper)
Engine Oil 60 ft-lbs.

Bellhousing

(Transmission to Block)
Engine Oil 25 ft-lbs.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS all readings in ft. lbs.

This for 2000 model I do not know the yuear of your car.

Year Engine Displacement Liters Engine VIN Cylinder Head Bolts Main Bearing Bolts Rod Brearing Bolts Crankshaft Damper Bolts Flywheel Bolts Manifold Intake Exhaust Spark Plugs Oil Pan Drain Plug 2000 2.5 C ? ? ? 103-133 54-64 3.0 U ? 60 26 107 54-64 4.0 X ? 66-77 19-24 ? 59

Spark plug torque on the 3.0L engine is 13 ft.lbs. and the 3.3L is 18 ft.lbs.

Valve covers-69 inch lbs.

Intake Manifold-11 ft. lbs.

Hi, if you have the 3.0 liter engine, see instructions below. If you have the 4.6 liter, the starter is under the intake manifold.

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Starter electrical connectors Right hand catalytic converter Right side engine mount nuts Intake air resonator to the throttle body ducts
   
3. Install an Engine Support Fixture to the right side of the engine.
4. Raise the right side of the engine approximately 1.5 inches (38mm) to gain access to the starter motor bolts.
5. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Engine mount from the bracket and cradle Engine mount bracket bolts and reposition the bracket Starter motor
6. 
   
7. 
   
   
   

   Fig. Remove the starter motor and bolts
   
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Starter motor. Torque the bolts to 44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm). Engine mount to the bracket and front crossmember. Torque the bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
   
2. Lower the engine into position and make certain that the mount locator tab is fully seated in the front crossmember slot.
3. Remove the special tools from the engine.
4. Install or connect the following:
   
   Engine mount nuts. Torque the upper nut to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm) and the lower nut to 41 ft. lbs. (55 Nm). Intake air resonator to the throttle body ducts Catalytic converter. Torque the bolt to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm) and the nuts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Starter electrical connectors. Torque the battery cable nut to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm) and the starter solenoid nut to 35 inch lbs. (4 Nm). Negative battery cable

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Left side front cylinder head



Cylinder head bolt torque sequence-3.4L engine

Cylinder head by aligning it with the dowel pins

New cylinder head bolts coated with a sealant (such as GM 1052080). Torque the bolts in the proper sequence (1-8) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Using a torque angle meter turn the bolts 90 degrees in the proper sequence.

Left side exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Spark plugs. Torque the plugs 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

Right side rear cylinder head:



Cylinder head bolt torque sequence-3.4L engine

New cylinder head gasket

Cylinder head on top of the gasket and make certain it is lined up properly with the dowel pins

New cylinder head bolts coated with a sealant (such as GM 1052080). Torque the bolts in the proper sequence (1-8) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Using a torque angle meter turn the bolts 90 degrees in the proper sequence.

Right side exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Spark plugs. Torque the plugs 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

Spark plug wires

Exhaust crossover pipe. Torque the fastener to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

Valve rocker arms and pushrods. Torque the fastener to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm). Using a torque angle meter torque the fastener an additional 30 degrees.

Lower intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).

Upper intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

Hello there
Torque Specs
These specs may not be correct for your application.
Verify your engine specs with a service manual for your year and model.
always torque bolts in three equal increments
Bolts or Parts Lube or Sealer Torque to: 7/16 Main Caps (2 bolt) Engine Oil 70 ft-lbs. 7/16 Inner Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 70 ft-lbs. 7/16 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 65 ft-lbs. 3/8 Outer Main Caps (4 bolt) Engine Oil 40 ft-lbs. Warning!!! If you are using ARP bolts, you MUST use
their specs. Click Here! 3/8 Connecting Rod Bolt Engine Oil 45 ft-lbs. 11/32 Connecting Rod Bolt Engine Oil 45 ft-lbs. Cylinder Heads
Engine oil
(blind hole)
Sealer
(water jacket)
65 ft-lbs.
Rocker Studs (screw-in) Engine Oil 50 ft-lbs. Oil Pump Engine Oil 65 ft-lbs. Oil Pan Engine Oil 12 ft-lbs. Cam Sprocket (upper gear) Thread Locker 20 ft-lbs. Timing Cover Engine Oil 6 ft-lbs. Intake Manifold
(Cast Iron Heads)
Non- Hardening Sealer 30 ft-lbs. Valve Cover Engine Oil 3 ft-lbs. Exhaust Manifold Anti-Seize Lubricant 25 ft-lbs. Spark Plugs No Lube or Sealer 20 ft-lbs. Flexplate (Automatic)
Flywheel (Clutch)
Thread Locker 60 ft-lbs. Clutch Pressure Plate Thread Locker 35 ft-lbs. Centerbolt
(Harmonic Damper)
Engine Oil 60 ft-lbs. Bellhousing
(Transmission to Block)
Engine Oil 25 ft-lbs. Head Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Left side front cylinder head



Cylinder head bolt torque sequence—3.4L engine

Cylinder head by aligning it with the dowel pins

New cylinder head bolts coated with a sealant (such as GM 1052080). Torque the bolts in the proper sequence (1-8) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Using a torque angle meter turn the bolts 90 degrees in the proper sequence.

Left side exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Spark plugs. Torque the plugs 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

Right side rear cylinder head:



Cylinder head bolt torque sequence—3.4L engine

New cylinder head gasket

Cylinder head on top of the gasket and make certain it is lined up properly with the dowel pins

New cylinder head bolts coated with a sealant (such as GM 1052080). Torque the bolts in the proper sequence (1-8) to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Using a torque angle meter turn the bolts 90 degrees in the proper sequence.

Right side exhaust manifold. Torque the bolts to 12 ft. lbs. (16 Nm).

Spark plugs. Torque the plugs 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

Spark plug wires

Exhaust crossover pipe. Torque the fastener to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

Valve rocker arms and pushrods. Torque the fastener to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm). Using a torque angle meter torque the fastener an additional 30 degrees.

Lower intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).

Upper intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).

2.2L (VIN 4) Engine

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
   
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
   
3. Drain the cooling system.
   
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   • Accessory drive belt
     
   • Air cleaner outlet duct
     
   • Engine mount
     
   • Intake manifold
     
   • Exhaust manifold
     
   • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector
     
   • Power steering pump
     
   • Radiator inlet pipe
     
   • Spark plug wires
     
   • Rocker arm cover
     
   
   NOTE Whenever valve train components are removed, keep them in order for installation purposes.
   
   
   • Rocker arms and pushrods
     
   • Lifters
     
   • Alternator rear brace and the alternator
     
   • Power steering pump
     
   • Radiator inlet pipe
     
   • Ignition coil assembly
     
   • Accessory bracket
     
   • Spark plug wires
     
   • Cylinder head bolts
     
   
   WARNING Two sizes of bolts are used; note the location of each.
   
   
   • Cylinder head
     
5. Inspect the cylinder head and block surface for cracks, nicks, heavy scratches and flatness.
   

Cylinder head torquing sequence—2.2L (VIN 4) engine

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   • Cylinder head with a new gasket and new cylinder head bolts. Torque the long bolts, in sequence to 46 ft. lbs. (63 Nm) and the short bolts to 43 ft. lbs. (58 Nm) plus an additional 90 degree turn on all the bolts.
     
   • Lifters
     
   • Pushrods and rocker arms. Torque nuts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
     
   • Rocker arm cover. Torque the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
     
   • Spark plug wires
     
   • Accessory bracket
     
   • Ignition coil assembly
     
   • Radiator inlet pipe
     
   • Power steering pump. Torque the bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
     
   • ECT sensor electrical connector
     
   • Exhaust manifold. Torque the nuts to 118 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
     
   • Alternator. Torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
     
   • Intake manifold. Torque the bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
     
   • Engine mount. Torque the bolts to 55 ft. lbs. (75 Nm).
     
   • Air cleaner outlet duct
     
   • Accessory drive belt
     
   • Negative battery cable
     
2. Refill and bleed the cooling system.
   
3. Start the vehicle and inspect for leaks.