Torque Specifications - General — Acura ZDX I (2009-2013)

Note. Refer to the approrpriate article for the precautions and complete procedures. Refer to the appropriate article for the bolts/nuts not indicated here.

*1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order.

*2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

Engine Electrical

Location	Item	Torque
Starting system	Starter bolts	45 N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Starting system	Starter harness clamp nut	9.0 N.m (0.92 kgf.m, 6.6 lbf.ft)
Ignition system	Spark plugs	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Charging system	Alternator bolt (8 mm)	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Alternator bolt (10 mm)	45 N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Alternator cable nut 12	N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Drive belt auto-tensioner pulley	Bolt 80 N.m (8.2 kgf.m, 59 lbf.ft)
	Idler pulley bolt 45	N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Engine Mechanical

Location	Item				Remark	Torque
Engine assembly	Power steering pump bracket bolts					22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Front engine mount bracket bolts				Use new bolts	38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Front engine mount bolts				Use new bolts	38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Front engine mount stop nuts				Use new nuts	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount base bolts				Use new bolts	42 N.m (4.3 kgf.m, lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bracket bolts				Use new bolts	88 N.m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bolts (10 mm) Qty 4				Use new bolts	38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bolt (10 mm) Qty 1				Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount stop nuts				Use new nuts	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 3				Use new bolts	45 N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 2 *2				Use new bolts	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bolt (12 mm) Qty 1 *2				Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bolts (12 mm) Qty 3					38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission mount bolts				Use new bolts	38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission mount bolt				Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
Engine block	Rocker arm oil control solenoid/oil filter assembly bolts 22					N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Engine lubrication	Oil pressure switch				Use new O-ring Apply liquid gasket	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Oil pan drain bolt				Use new washer	40 N.m (4.1 kgf.m, 30 lbf.ft)
	Oil filter					12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
	Oil filter feed pipe				Use oil on threads	35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
Intake manifold and exhaust system	Intake manifold bolts *1					22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Intake manifold nuts *1					22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Injector base bolts *1					22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Injector base nuts *1					22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts (10 mm)	Warm up TWC side	Use new nuts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Qty 3 *2	Under-floor TWC side	Use new nuts	33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
	Exhaust pipe B self-locking nuts *2				Use new nuts	33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Engine Cooling

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Cooling system	Water passage bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Cooling system	Water passage nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

ENGINE COOLING SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Fuel and Emissions

Location	Item				Remark	Torque
Fuel and emissions	A/F sensor					44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)
	EGR pipe bolts				Use new gasket	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	EGR pipe nuts				Use new gasket	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	EGR valve nuts				Use new gasket	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Fuel joint hose mounting bolt					22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Fuel tank locknut *2				Use new locknut, locknut plate, and base gasket	70 N.m (7.1 kgf.m, 52 lbf.ft)
	Fuel tank support straps bolts					64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Knock sensor					32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m, 24 lbf.ft)
	Front rocker arm oil pressure switch				Use new O-ring	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Rear rocker arm oil pressure switch				Use new O-ring	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Secondary HO2S					44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)
	Throttle body bolts				Use new gasket	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Under-floor TWC self-locking nuts				Use new gaskets and nuts	33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC bracket bolts	Front bank		45 N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC bracket bolts	Rear bank		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC upper self locking nuts	Front bank	Use new nuts	32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m, 24 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC upper self locking nuts	Rear bank	Use new nuts	32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m, 24 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

FUEL AND EMISSIONS SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Automatic Transmission

Location	Item			Remark	Torque
Automatic transmission	ATF drain plug			Use new sealing washer	49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft)
	ATF filler bolt			Use new sealing washer	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)
	Clutch pressure inspection port sealing bolts	Line/1st/5th/torque converter	20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 15 lbf.ft)
	Clutch pressure inspection port sealing bolts	3rd/6th	27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
	Transmission fluid pressure switches			Use new sealing washers	20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 15 lbf.ft)
	Line pressure switch			Use new sealing washer	20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 15 lbf.ft)
	Drive plate bolts *2				74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Front transmission housing mounting bolts				75 N.m (7.6 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Rear transmission housing mounting bolts				75 N.m (7.6 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission housing mounting bolts				75 N.m (7.6 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Upper transmission housing mounting bolts				64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Transfer assembly mounting bolts				51 N.m (5.2 kgf.m, 38 lbf.ft)
	Transfer breather box bracket bolt				39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Battery base bolts				22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift lever assembly bolts				22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift cable end nut				22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift lever bracket base bolts				22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Transfer assembly	Transfer fluid drain plug			Use new sealing washer	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)
Transfer assembly	Transfer fluid filler plug			Use new sealing washer	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Rear Differential

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Rear differential	Filler plug	Use new sealing washer	47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m, 35 lbf.ft)
	Drain plug	Use new sealing washer	47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m, 35 lbf.ft)
	Rear differential front mounting bracket bolts *2		38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Rear differential front mounting bolts *2	Use new bolts	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Rear differential rear mount bolts *2	Use new bolts	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Driveline/Axle

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Driveline/axle	Driveshaft spindle nut (24 mm)	Use oil on the seating surface Use new nut	245 N.m (25.0 kgf.m, 181 lbf.ft)
	Driveshaft spindle nut (26 mm)	Use oil on the seating surface Use new nut	328 N.m (33.4 kgf.m, 242 lbf.ft)
	Intermediate shaft dowel bolts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Intermediate shaft flange bolt		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Heat shield bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	No. 1 propeller shaft bolts	Use new bolts	72 N.m (7.3 kgf.m, 53 lbf.ft)
	No. 2 propeller shaft bolts	Use new bolts	72 N.m (7.3 kgf.m, 53 lbf.ft)
	Propeller shaft protector bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Center support bearing bolts	Use new bolts	39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)

DRIVELINE/AXLE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Steering

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Steering	Steering wheel bolt		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Steering joint bolts		29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 21 lbf.ft)
	Steering column bolts		16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ft)
	Steering pump bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Steering gearbox bolts	Use new bolts	50 N.m (5.1 kgf.m, 37 lbf.ft)
	Steering gearbox cushion bracket bolts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Tie-rod end ball joint nuts	Use new nuts	60 N.m (6.1 kgf.m, 44 lbf.ft)
	Tie-rod end locking nuts		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 32 lbf.ft)

STEERING SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Suspension

Location	Item				Remark	Torque
Front suspension	Wheel nuts					127 N.m (13.0 kgf.m, 94 lbf.ft)
	Knuckle damper pinch bolts/nuts				Use new bolts/nuts	211 N.m (21.5 kgf.m, 156 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm ball joint castle nut				Use new nut	103 - 113 N.m (10.5 - 11.5 kgf.m, 76 - 83 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm bolt (14mm)				Use new bolt	93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm bolt (16mm)				Use new bolt	177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 131 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer bar bolts					39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer link nuts				Use new nuts	79 N.m (8.1 kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
	Damper self-locking nut	With active damper system	Use new nut	70 N.m (7.1 kgf.m, 52 lbf.ft)
	Damper self-locking nut	Without active damper system	Use new nut	75 N.m (7.6 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Damper upper nuts					59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 44 lbf.ft)
Rear suspension	Wheel nuts					127 N.m (13.0 kgf.m, 94 lbf.ft)
	Upper arm bolt				Use new bolt	93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft)
	Upper arm castle nut					59 - 69 N.m (6.0 - 7.0 kgf.m, 44 - 51 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm A bolt				Use new bolt	93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm A self-locking nut				Use new nut	113 N.m (11.5 kgf.m, 83 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm B bolt				Use new bolt	113 N.m (11.5 kgf.m, 83 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm B self-locking nut				Use new nut	108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 80 lbf.ft)
	Trailing arm nuts				Use new nuts	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Trailing arm bolts				Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer bar bolts					39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer link self-locking nut				Use new nut	37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m, 27 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer link nut				Use new nut	49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft)
	Damper lower bolts				Use new bolts	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Damper upper bolts				Use new bolts	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)

SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Brakes

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Conventional brake	Front brake caliper bolts		72 N.m (7.3 kgf.m, 53 lbf.ft)
	Front brake caliper bracket bolts		137 N.m (14.0 kgf.m, 101 lbf.ft)
	Front brake hose banjo bolt	Use new washers	35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
	Brake booster/brake pedal nuts		12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
	Master cylinder nuts		13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 9.6 lbf.ft)
	Master cylinder brake line		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake caliper bolts		37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m, 27 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake caliper bracket bolts		88 N.m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake hose banjo bolt	Use new washers	35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake pedal bolt		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake pedal nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Brake pedal bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
VSA	VSA modulator-control unit brake line (10 mm)		15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)
VSA	VSA modulator-control unit brake line (12 mm)		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

BRAKES SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Body

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Frame	Front outrigger stiffener bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Spare tire hoist bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Rear wheelwell gusset bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe front stiffener bolts (12 mm) *1		74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 55 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe front stiffener bolts (14 mm) *1	Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe damper bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe stiffener bolts	Use new bolts	59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe rear stiffener bolts (12 mm) *1	Use new bolts	117 N.m (11.9 kgf.m, 86 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe rear stiffener bolts (14 mm) *1	Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe stay nuts	Use new nuts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe stay bolts (12 mm)		54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe stay bolts (14 mm)	Use new bolts	83 N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe bolts	Use new bolts	83 N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

BODY SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
A/C compressor	A/C compressor bracket bolts		45 N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor center bolt		18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor relief valve		13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 10 lbf.ft)
	Receiver line	A/C pressure sensor	11 N.m (1.1 kgf.m, 8 lbf.ft)

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Body Electrical

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Wipers/washers	Windshield wiper arm nut		30 N.m (3.06 kgf.m, 21.7 lbf.ft)
Wipers/washers	Windshield wiper linkage nut		17.2 N.m (1.76 kgf.m, 12.7 lbf.ft)

BODY ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Torque Specifications - General Acura ZDX I