FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Transaxle assembly | ||
| Bell housing cover (to engine) | 8.8 ± 1.0 N.m (78 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Bell housing cover (to transaxle) | 26 ± 4 N.m (19 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Center bearing bolt | 40 ± 5 N.m (30 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Centermember attaching bolt | Front side | 93 ± 15 N.m (69 ± 11 ft-lb) |
| Rear side | 74 ± 4 N.m (55 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Clutch release cylinder | 18 ± 3 N.m (13 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Front roll stopper bracket nut | 45 ± 10 N.m (34 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Lower arm nut | 108 ± 10 N.m (80 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Rear roll stopper bracket attaching bolt | 45 ± 5 N.m (34 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Rear roll stopper bracket nut | 45 ± 5 N.m (34 ± 3 ft-lb) | |
| Stabilizer link nut | 44 ± 10 N.m (33 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Starter motor | 30 ± 3 N.m (23 ± 2 ft-lb) | |
| Tie rod end nut | 29 ± 4 N.m (21 ± 4 ft-lb) | |
| Transaxle assembly lower part coupling bolt | 2.4L ENGINE | 48 ± 5 N.m (36 ± 4 ft-lb) |
| 3.0L ENGINE | 88 ± 10 N.m (65 ± 7 ft-lb) | |
| Transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolt | 2.4L ENGINE | 48 ± 5 N.m (36 ± 3 ft-lb) |
| Transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolt (bolt, flange) | 3.0L ENGINE | 74 ± 9 N.m (54 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Transaxle assembly upper part coupling bolt (bolt, washer assembly) | 3.0L ENGINE | 88 ± 10 N.m (65 ± 7 ft-lb) |
| Transaxle mount bracket attaching nut | 57 ± 7 N.m (42 ± 5 ft-lb) | |
| Transaxle mount stopper attaching nut | 81 ± 12 N.m (60 ± 9 ft-lb) | |
| Transmission oil drain plug | 32 ± 2 N.m (24 ± 1 ft-lb) | |
| Transmission oil filler plug | 32 ± 2 N.m (24 ± 1 ft-lb) | |
| Transaxle control | ||
| Lever base bracket attaching bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| M/T cable attaching bolt | 12 ± 2 N.m (102 ± 22 in-lb) | |
| Retainer nut | 5.0 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 9 in-lb) | |
| Select lever attaching bolt | 6.0 ± 2.0 N.m (53 ± 18 in-lb) | |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
