Nissan Frontier, Xterra 1998-05
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
Here is an updated. The cylinder had to be rethreaded and the spark plug and plug wires replaced. They stated possible spark plug was loose and damaged cylinder head from vibration. Another company had replaced the spark plugs with Autolite spark plugs in 5/2007. The spark plug blew out after putting 29641 miles. When I went back to the company that had installed the spark plugs they said that it was outside of the warranty and the the cause was due to metal fatique on the cylinder and not because the spark plug was installed incorrectly. He kept repeating that it worked fine for 30000 miles. I do not know if there were threads left in the cylinder when the spark plug blew out. What causes metal fatique and how can I determine the cause. Should I contact the company to see if there were threads in the cylinder head before it was rethreaded?
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