JL WRANGLER TORQUE SETTINGS - Quick Reference Guide

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Every bolt and nut on your Jeep JL Wrangler is designed to be tightened to a specific torque setting and any time you work on them, it's important to re-tighten them to that setting and in some cases, replace them with a new one. Obviously, failing to tighten your bolts and nuts enough can lead to them coming loose but tightening them too much can result in them breaking. The quick links you see below have been arranged alphabetically and by category and they will take you to reference charts that'll help you to find the torque setting you need and for what you're working on. Of course, you can always do a SEARCH in this thread to help you find what you're looking for as well. I hope you find the information here to be useful.

QUICK LINK DIRECTORY

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ABS
Body
Brakes
Clutch
Cooling
EGR
Engine
EVAP
Exhaust
Frame & Bumpers
Front Suspension
Fuel Delivery
Fuel Injection
HVAC
M186 Front Axle
M200 Rear Axle
M210 Front Axle
M220 Rear Axle
Propeller Shafts
Rear Suspension
Restraints
Steering Column
Steering Gear
Steering Linkage
Steering Pump
Transfer Case - Full Time Select Trac
Transfer Case - Part Time
Tires & Wheels
Transmission - Automatic
Transmission - Manual


NOTE: The following information was setup using tables and you will NEED to use a computer or view it from the full site to see it formatted correctly.

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ABS

Description	N•m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Antilock brake system (ABS) module bolt	8	-	70
Front wheel speed sensors bolt	7	5	62
Front brake lines at hydraulic control unit	23	17	-
Hydraulic control unit (HCU) bracket bolts	9	7	80
Primary brake lines to hydraulic control unit	25	18	-
Rear wheel speed sensors bolt	11	8	97
Rear brake lines to hydraulic control unit	23	17	-
Secondary brake lines to hydraulic control unit	23	17	-

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BODY

Description	N·m	Ft Lbs	In Lbs	Comment
A-pillar grab handle bolts	9	-	80
B-Pillar grab handle bolts	9	-	80
Backlite to hard top bolts	11	8	-
Body isolator front - body nuts	48	35	-
Body isolator front - frame nut	66	49	-	Turn an additional 155°
Body isolator A-pillar bolt	125	92	-
Body isolator B-pillar bolt - body bolt	125	92	-
Body isolator B-pillar bolt - frame nuts	48	35	-
Body isolator C-pillar bolt - body bolt	125	92	-
Body isolator C-pillar bolt - frame nuts	48	35	-
Body isolator D-pillar bolt - body bolt	125	92	-
Body isolator D-pillar bolt - frame nuts	48	35	-
Cargo rail trim screws	7	-	62
Cowl panel end bolts	9	-	80
Cowl side panel to body bolts	8	-	71
Door armrest bolts	8	-	71
Door carrier plate to door bolts	7	-	62
Door check strap to door nuts	11	8	-
Door check strap to pillar bolt	9	-	80
Door exterior handle support bracket screw	1.9	-	17
Door exterior handle screw	1.9	-	17
Door glass to regulator bolts	14	10	-
Door hinge pivot nuts	6	-	53
Door hinge to door bolts	28	21	-
Door hinge to pillar bolts	48	35	-
Door interior handle bolt	7	-	62
Door latch bolts	7	-	62
Door striker bolts	26	19	-
Exterior mirror fasteners	9	-	80
Fender to body bolts	9	-	80
Folding top lift assist to sport bar bolts	13.5	10	-
Front fender flare bolts	7	-	62
Hard top to body bolts	12	9	-
Hard top to B-pillar bolts	12	9	-
Hard top front receiver bracket bolts	12	9	-
Hood catch bracket to hood nuts	7	-	62
Hood catch to fender nuts	15	11	-
Hood hinge to body bolts	25	18	-
Hood hinge to hood bolts	17	13	-
Hood pop up spring bolt	10	-	89
Hood prop rod bolts8	8	-	71
Hood safety hook to hood bolts	10	-	89
Front seat bolts	50	37	-
Front seat back bolts	73	54	-
Instrument panel carrier bolts	12	9	-
Instrument panel cowl bolts	11	8	-
Instrument panel dash bolts	6	-	53
Instrument panel to center floor nut	10	-	89
Radiator crossmember bolts	11	8	-
Radiator crossmember brace bolts	9	-	80
Rear lift arm bolt	-	-	-
Rearview mirror to header bolts	8	-	71
Second row seat armrest bolt	25	18	-
Second row seat back bolts	45	33	-
Second row seat bolts	64	47	-
Second row seat headrest bolts-bench seat	8	-	71
Second row seat headrest bolts-split seat	8	-	71
Second row seat feet bolts	64	47	-
Second row seat nuts	70	52	-
Second row seat pivot bolts	45	33	-
Second row seat pivot nuts	19	14	-
Side step/rock rail to body bolts	28	21	-
Side step/rock rail nuts	15	11	-
Soft top lift assist bolts	-	-	-
Soft top linkage bolts	12	9	-	Apply thread locking compound
Swing gate check strap to tailgate bolt	11	8	-
Swing gate exterior handle screw	1.9	-	17
Swing gate hinge to body bolts	28	21	-
Swing gate hinge to tailgate bolts	48	35	-
Swing gate latch bolts	5	-	44
Swing gate stabilizer bolts	10	-	89
Swing gate striker bolts	26	19	-
Windshield frame to header bolts	16.5	12	-
Windshield hinge to cowl frame bolts	30	22	-
Windshield hinge to windshield frame bolts	25	18	-
Windshield Wiper	25	18	-

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BRAKES

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Brake booster nuts	24	18	-
Brake rotor splash shield bolts	11	8	93
Electric cacuum pump bolts	8	6	71
Front brake hose to axle	11	8	97
Front brake hose upper bolt	13	10	115
Front brake caliper bolts	37	27	-
Front caliper brake hose banjo bolt	35	26	-
Front brake line to hose nut	20	15	-
Front brake hose to frame bolt	11	8	-
Front caliper adapter bolt	200	148	-
Front rotor screw	20	15	177
Front brake hose bracket nut	18	13	-
Front caliper bleed screw	10	7	89
Master cylinder brake lines	23	17	168
Master cylinder nuts	18	13	159
Primary hydraulic control unit (HCU) brake line nut	25	18	-
Parking brake lever nuts	25	19	-
Pedal sled nuts	24	18	-
Reaction bracket to support bracket	19	14	-
Rear caliper bleed screw	10	7	89
Rear caliper blots	37	27	-
Rear rotor screw	20	15	177
Rear brake hose to axle	22	16	-
Rear caliper adapter bolt	100	74	-
Rear brake hose axle bolt	22	16	-
Rear brake line to hose nut	20	15	-
Rear right brake line tube to tube connection	18	13	-
Rear caliper brake hose banjo bolt	35	26	-

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CLUTCH

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comment
Clutch master cylinder nuts	17	13	-
Clutch pipe to transmission bolts	18	13	-
Clutch slave cylinder	10	-	89
Flywheel to crankshaft bolts	52	38	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
3.6L Pressure plate to flywheel bolts	30	22	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Clutch pedal bracket to dash	20	15	-

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COOLING

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
A/C Condenser bolts	5	-	45
Belt tensioner bolt	50	37	-
Block heater bolt	12	9	-
Coolant crossover bolts	11	8	-
Cooling fan bolts	8	71	-
Coolant recovery bottle bolts	10	-	89
Left idler pulley bolts	25	18	-
Center idler pulley bracket bolts:
M8 Bolt	25	18	-
M10 Bolt	55	41	-
Center idler pulley bracket to generator bolts	24	18	-
Center idler pulley bolt	50	37	-
Right idler pulley bracket bolts	24	18	-
Center idler pulley bolt	50	37	-
Right idler pulley bracket bolt	24	18	-
Right idler pulley bolt	25	18	-
Radiator brace bolt	10	-	89
Thermostat housing bolts	10	-	89
Radiator to body bolts	11	8	-
Water pump bolts
M6	11	8	-
M8	23	17	-

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EGR

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
EGR Cooler bracket nuts	23	17	-
EGR Cooler tube to cylinder head	23	17	-
EGR Blocker plate to cylinder head	23	17	-
EGR Valve to intake manifold nuts	10	7	-
EGR Tube to EGR valve	10	7	-
EGR Tube to EGR cooler	10	7	-
EGR Temperature sensor	37	27	-

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ENGINE BLOCK

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Connecting rod cap bolts	20+ 90° Turn	15+ 90° Turn	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Crankshaft target wheel to counterweight bolts	11	8	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Crankshaft outer main bearing cap and windage tray M8 bolts	11	8	-
Crankshaft inner main bearing cap M11 bolts	21+ 90° Turn	15+ 90° Turn	-
Crankshaft side main bearing cap (tie bolt) M8 bolts	30	22	-
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor to engine block M6 bolt	12	9	-
Engine block ground strap	20	15	-
Engine block heater - M6 bolt	12	9	-
Lower oil pan to upper oil pan - M6 bolts	11	8	-
Upper oil pan to engine block M8 bolts	23	17	-
Oil cooler to oil filter housing screws	12	-	106
Upper oil pan to rear seal retainer M6 bolts	10	-	89
Oil pan drain plug	27	20	-
Oil pressure sensor to oil filter housing	20	-	177
Piston oil cooler jet to engine block bolt	6	-	53
Oil filter housing/oil cooler to engine block M6 bolts	12	-	106
Oil filter housing cap	25	18	-
Oil pump to engine block M6 bolts	12	-	106
Oil level indicator to cylinder head bolt	18	13	-
Oil pump sprocket M8 bolt	26	18	-
Oil pump pick up tube bracket to windage tray M6 bolt	12	-	106
Oil pump pick up tube to oil pump M6 bolt	12	-	106

CYLINDER HEAD

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Camshaft bearing cap	10	-	89
Camshaft chain tensioner (primary) bolt	12	9	-
Camshaft chain guide (primary) bolt	12	9	-
Camshaft chain idler sprocket bolt	26	19	-
Camshaft chain LH tensioner (secondary) bolt	12	9	-
Camshaft chain LH guide (secondary) bolt	12	9	-
Camshaft chain RH tensioner (secondary) bolt	12	9	-
Camshaft chain RH guide (secondary) bolt	12	9	-
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor to cylinder head bolt	9	-	80
Cylinder head coolant pipe plug	35	26	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Cylinder head oil restrictor M8 plug	18	13	-
Cylinder head cover M6 bolts	12	9	-
Catalytic converter to cylinder head M8 bolts	23	17	-
Fuel rail to lower intake manifold M6 bolts	7	-	62
Heater hoses to cylinder head cover bracket	8	-	71
Intake manifold (upper) M6 bolts	10	-	89
Intake manifold (lower) M6 bolts	9	-	80
Intake manifold support bracket lower M8 bolt	25	18	-
Intake manifold support bracket upper nuts	10	7	-
Oil control valve/cam phaser bolt - exhaust	150	118	-
Oil control valve/cam phaser bolt - intake	30 + 45° Turn	22 + 45° Turn	-
Oil temperature sensor to cylinder head	11	8	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Spark plug to cylinder head	18	13	-
Throttle body support bracket bolt	10	7	-
Throttle body support bracket bolt to front cover	10	7	-
Variable valve timing solenoid to cylinder head cover bolt	4	-	35
Variable valve lift solenoid bolt	10	7	-
Wire harness retainer bracket to LH cylinder head bolts	10	7	-

FRONT ENGINE

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Coolant crossover housing to engine timing cover M6 bolts	12	9	-
Engine timing cover M6 bolts	12	9	-
Engine timing cover M8 bolt	25	18	-
Engine timing cover M10 bolts	55	41	-
Thermostat housing to coolant crossover M6 bolts	12	9	-
Vibration damper M16 bolt	40 +105° Turn	30 + 105° Turn	-
Water pump to engine timing cover M6 bolts	12	9	-
Water pump to engine timing cover M8 bolt	25	18	-
Water pump to engine timing cover M10 bolt	55	41	-

REAR ENGINE

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Flexplate to crankshaft bolts	94	69	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Rear crankshaft oil seal retainer bolts	12	9	-
Torque converter to flexplate bolts	42	31	-	Do NOT reuse these fasteners. If removed, a NEW fastener MUST be installed and tightened to specifications.
Trans to engine block bolts	50	37	-
Trans to upper oil pan bolts	50	37	-

ENGINE MOUNTING

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Left engine mount isolator to engine block bolts	55	41	-
Left engine mount isolator to frame nuts	115	85	-
Left engine mount heat shield nuts	8	-	71
Rear mount isolator to transmission bolts	54	40	-
Rear mount isolator to transmission crossmember nuts	175	129	-
Right engine mount isolator to engine block bolts	55	41	-
Right engine mount isolator to frame nut	115	85	-
Transmission crossmember to left side frame nuts	120	89	-
Transmission crossmember to right side frame bolts	72	53	-
Transmission pan crossmember to frame bolts	75	55	-
Transmission pan crossmember to transmission crossmember bolt	75	55	-

MISCELLANEOUS COMPONENTS

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Air inlet hose band clamps	5	-	44
Air cleaner housing to side rail	7	-	62
Air cleaner lid bolts	4	-	35
Air cleaner resonator to shroud bolts	5	-	44
Engine lift bracket	21	15	-

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EVAP

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Vapor canister to vehicle bolts	6	4	-

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EXHAUST

Description	N·m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.	Comments
Catalytic converter to cylinder head bolts	24	18	-
Exhaust Y-pipe to catalytic converter flange bolts	18	13	-
Front exhaust isolator bolts	30	22	-
Exhasut resonator clamp bolt	30	22	-
Heat shield nuts	3	-	27
Muffler clamp nut	55	41	-
Muffler exhaust isolator bolts	25	18	-