Torque Specs

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Torque Specs

Post by Vinny » Mon Jan 29, 2007 10:27 pm

These were taken from the 1998 Neon Factory Service Manual


ENGINE

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Spark plugs                                            20 ft/lbs
Valve cover                                            105 in/lbs
IAC motor to throttle body                             60 in/lbs
Throttle body mounting bolts                           200 in/lbs
TPS screws                                             20 in/lbs
Thermostat housing                                     200 in/lbs
Vehicle speed sensor bolt                              20 in/lbs
Cam sensor pickup bolts                                85 in/lbs
O2 sensor                                              20 ft/lbs
Crankshaft pulley                                      105 ft/lbs
Drive plate to flywheel                                70 ft/lbs

Engine mount bracket - Right                           45 ft/lbs
Front mount torque bracket                             24 ft/lbs
Front powertrain bending strut - long bolts            75 ft/lbs
Front powertrain bending strut - short bolt            45 ft/lbs
Rear torque bracket - Automatic                        80 ft/lbs
Rear torque bracket - Manual                           45 ft/lbs

Oil filter adapter fastener                            60 ft/lbs
Oil pan bolts                                          105 in/lbs
Oil drain plug                                         20 ft/lbs
Oil pump attaching bolts                               250 in/lbs
Oil pump cover fastener                                105 in/lbs
Oil pump pickup tube bolt                              250 in/lbs
Oil pump relief valve cap                              30 ft/lbs

Exhaust manifold to cylinder head                      200 in/lbs
Exhaust manifold heat shield                           105 in/lbs

Timing belt tensioner assembly (mechanical)            250 in/lbs
Timing belt tensioner (hydraulic) Pulley bolt          50 ft/lbs
Timing belt tensioner (hydraulic) Pivot bracket        23 ft/lbs
Timing belt tensioner (hydraulic) Tensioner bolts      23 ft/lbs
Timing belt cover                                      105 in/lbs
Water pump mounting bolts                              105 in/lbs 

Cylinder Head (4 steps) **Refer to manual for proper sequence** 
Step 1/4 - 6 center bolts to 25 ft/lbs. 4 corner bolts to 20 ft/lbs
Step 2/4 - 6 center bolts to 50 ft/lbs. 4 corner bolts to 35 ft/lbs
Step 3/4 - 6 center bolts to 50 ft/lbs. 4 corner bolts to 35 ft/lbs
Step 4/4 - Tighten all 10 bolts additional 1/4 turn

Connecting rod caps                                    20 ft/lbs + 1/4 turn

Main bearing cap/bedplate-
M8 bedplate bolts                                      22 ft/lbs
M11 main cap bolts                                     60 ft/lbs

Collar from Oil pan to transaxle (3 STEPS) 
Step 1/3 - Collar to oil pan                            30 ft/lbs
Step 2/3 - Collar to Transaxle                          80 ft/lbs
Step 3/3 - Collar to oil pan                            40 ft/lbs
DOHC SPECIFIC

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Camshaft sprocket bolts                      85 ft/lbs

Cam caps-
M6 bolts                                     105 in/lbs
M8 bolts                                     215 in/lbs

Intake manifold to head                      250 in/lbs
Timing belt idler pulley                     45 ft/lbs
SOHC SPECIFIC

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Camshaft sprocket bolt                       85 ft/lbs
Rocker arm shaft                             250 in/lbs
Intake manifold to head (plastic)            105 in/lbs
Intake manifold to head (aluminum)           250 in/lbs
IGNITION SYSTEM

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Cam position sensor screw                      80 in/lbs
SOHC/DOHC cam magnet target                    30 in/lbs
Crankshaft position sensor screw               80 in/lbs
Coolant temp sensor                            165 in/lbs
Ignition coil to cyl. head                     200 in/lbs
Ignition coil bracket nuts                     200 in/lbs
Knock sensor                                   90 in/lbs
MAP/IAT sensor (Plastic manifold)              20 in/lbs
MAP/IAT sensor (Aluminum manifold)             30 in/lbs
Spark plugs                                    20 ft/lbs
FUEL SYSTEM

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Fuel pump module locknut          40 ft/lbs
Fuel tank strap bolts             200 in/lbs
Fuel rail bolts                   195 in/lbs
CHARGING SYSTEM

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Alternator Mounting bolt           40 ft/lbs
Alternator Pivot bolt              40 ft/lbs
STARTER

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Starter mounting bolts             40 ft/lbs
Starter solenoid battery nut       90 in/lbs
EGR SYSTEM

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EGR valve to head                     200 in/lbs
EGR tube to EGR valve                 95 in/lbs
EGR tube to intake manifold           95 in/lbs
COOLING/AC

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A/C condenser to radiator                    65 in/lbs
Fan module to radiator                       65 in/lbs
Fan module to shroud (A/C equipped)          34 in/lbs
Fan module to shroud (Non-A/C)               90 in/lbs
Upper radiator crossmember                   250 in/lbs
Water pump inlet tube to block               105 in/lbs
Water pump mounting bolts                    105 in/lbs
Thermostat housing                           200 in/lbs
Coolant temp sensor                          165 in/lbs
CLUTCH (MODULAR)

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Driveplate to crankshaft                  70 ft/lbs
Driveplate to clutch                      55 ft/lbs
Clutch pedal pivot shaft nut              30 ft/lbs
CLUTCH (NON-MODULAR)

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Clutch cover bolts                        250 in/lbs
Flywheel to crankshaft                    70 ft/lbs
Clutch pedal pivot shaft nut              30 ft/lbs
FRONT SUSPENSION/DRIVELINE

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Strut to shock tower attaching nuts                     300 in/lbs
Clevis bracket to steering knuckle                      40 ft/lbs +1/4turn
Strut shaft nut                                         55 ft/lbs
Ball joint to steering knuckle nut/bolt                 70 ft/lbs
Steering gear to crossmember bolts                      50 ft/lbs
Tie rod end adjusting sleeve nut                        55 ft/lbs
Tie rod end to steering knuckle nut                     45 ft/lbs
Front Susp. crossmember to body bolts                   120 ft/lbs
Lower control arm pivot bolt                            120 ft/lbs
Stabilizer bar bushing ret. to crossmember bolts        21 ft/lbs
Stabilizer bar to control arm link nut                  21 ft/lbs
Driveshaft nut                                          135 ft/lbs
Lug nuts                                                100 ft/lbs
REAR SUSPENSION

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Strut to body attaching nuts                            300 in/lbs
Strut clevis bracket to knuckle nut/bolt                70 ft/lbs
Strut assembly shaft nut                                55 ft/lbs
Brake support bracket to knuckle bolts                  50 ft/lbs
Stabilizer bar bushing retainer to frame                300 in/lbs
Stabilizer bar to strut attaching link nut              300 in/lbs
Tension strut shaft nut                                 70 ft/lbs
Tension strut bracket to body bolts                     70 ft/lbs
Lateral link nut                                        70 ft/lbs
Disc brake hose to caliper bolt                         35 ft/lbs 
Caliper to adapter mounting bolt                        16 ft/lbs
Caliper adapter to knuckle mounting bolt                50 ft/lbs
Hub and bearing to knuckle retaining nut                160 ft/lbs


POWER STEERING

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Pressure and Return hose tube nuts                275 in/lbs
Hose bracket to crossmember bolts                 17 ft/lbs
Pump pressure hose banjo bolt                     25 ft/lbs
Pump discharge fitting                            55 ft/lbs
Pump to bracket mounting bolts                    40 ft/lbs
Pump brackets to engine mounting bolts            40 ft/lbs
STEERING COLUMN

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Steering wheel retaining nut                      45 ft/lbs
Column assembly upper & lower bracket nuts        150 in/lbs
BRAKE SYSTEM

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Brake hose to caliper banjo bolt                          35 ft/lbs
Intermediate bracket                                      105 in/lbs
Master Cyl. to booster mounting nut                       250 in/lbs
Booster to dash panel mounting nuts                       250 in/lbs
Rear wheel cylinder to support plate bolts                115 in/lbs
Rear wheel cylinder bleeder screw                         80 in/lbs
Brake support plate to axle mounting bolts                55 ft/lbs
Rear Disc brake adapter to axle mounting bolts            55 ft/lbs
Disc brake caliper guide pin bolts                        192 in/lbs
Disc brake caliper bleeder screw                          125 in/lbs
ABS hydraulic control unit to mounting bracket bolts      250 in/lbs
ABS HCU bracket to frame rail mounting bolts (TOP)        160 in/lbs
ABS HCU bracket to frame rail mounting bolts (SIDE)       200 in/lbs
Parking brake lever mounting nut                          250 in/lbs
Rear hub and bearing to knuckle retaining nuts            160 ft/lbs

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Post by Sertith » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:38 pm

What are the chances anyone knows the torque specs for 1995 Neon?

I need the specs for:

Roller Rocker retainer bolts

Intake Manifold Bolts

Crank Pulley Bolts

EGR

I lost my book, and am 20 miles from the nearest auto parts store. I'm hoping for some info tonight, but if not I'll try and make it to town tomorrow...

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Post by afireinside4848 » Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:34 am

im geussing their the same,didnt see ur post above when i sent u the link
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- Right now im pushing just a lil over 300 HP, thinking about upgrading turbo charger and putting a 6spd tranny in - LMFAO

- Only took 4 transmissions to make me relize I need to take it easy cause its just a neon -

99 5 Spd Neon R/t - DD
2.4L Turbo Project Neon Soon Under Way

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Post by uta_flyinghigh » Thu Jan 10, 2008 3:39 am

Thanks. Now I just need to convert all these to Metric (rhaaaaaaa!).

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Post by Sertith » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:06 pm

afireinside4848 wrote:im geussing their the same,didnt see ur post above when i sent u the link
Thanks for the PM :) I had posted this last night, and I got them today. Borrowed moms car :p

Thanks fro the replay, though. I wasn't sure if anyone was even here.

I'll make sure to bookmark this site for future questions!

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