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2003 Jeep Torque Specifications

2003 Jeep Torques

These are all the torque settings that I have at the moment for the 2003 Jeep Wranglers.

FRONT SUSPENSION

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Shock absorber upper nut

23

17

-

Shock absorber lower nut

28

-

250

Suspension arm lower axle bracket nut

163

120

-

Suspension arm lower frame bracket nut

176

130

-

Suspension arm upper axle bracket nut

75

55

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Suspension arm upper frame bracket bolt

75

55

-

Stabilizer bar retainer bolts

54

40

-

Stabilizer bar link upper nut

61

45

-

Stabilizer bar link lower bolt

95

70

-

Track bar ball stud nut

81

60

-

Track bar axle bracket bolt

47

40

-

Hub/bearing bolts

102

75

-

Hub/bearing axle nut

237

175

-


REAR SUSPENSION

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Shock absorber upper bolts

35

26

-

Shock absorber lower nut

100

74

-

Suspension arm lower axle bracket nut

177

130

-

Suspension arm lower frame bracket nut

177

130

-

Suspension arm upper axle bracket nut

75

55

-

Suspension arm upper frame bracket bolt

75

55

-

Stabilizer bar retainer bolts

54

40

-

Stabilizer bar link nut/ bolt

54

40

-

Track bar frame bracket nut

100

74

-

Track bar axle bracket bolt

100

74

-


DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Front Shaft Front Yoke Bolts

19

14

-

Front Shaft Rear Flange Bolts

27

20

-

Rear Saft Rear Yoke Bolts

19

14

-

Rear Shaft Transfer Case Flange Bolts

115

85

-


FRONT AXLE DANA 30 181 FBI

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Fill Hole Plug

34

25

-

Differential Cover Bolts

41

30

-

Bearing Cap Bolts

61

45

-

Ring Gear Bolts

108

80

-

Pinion Bearing Nut Min – Max

217 - 678

160 - 500

-

Axle Nut

237

175

-

Hub Bearing Bolts

102

75

-


FRONT AXLE DANA 44 216 FBI

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Fill Plug

34

25

-

Drain Plug

34

25

-

Differential Cover Bolts

41

30

-

Bearing Cap Bolts

108

80

-

Pinion Nut

217-271

160-200

-

Ring Gear Bolts

136

100

-

Axle Nut

237

175

-

Wheel Bearing Bolts

170

125

-


REAR AXLE DANA 35 194 RBI

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Differential Cover Bolts

41

30

-

Bearing Cap Bolts

77

57

-

Ring Gear Bolts

136

100

-

Pinion Nut Min / Max

271-475

200-350

-

Pinion Mate Shaft Screw

16.25

12

-


 REAR AXLE DANA 44 216 FBI

 

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Fill Hole Plug

34

25

-

Differential Cover Bolts

41

30

-

Bearing Cap Bolts

108

80

-

Ring Gear Bolts

136

100

-

Pinion Bearing Nut Min – Max

217 - 271

160 - 200

-


BRAKES

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Brake Pedal Support Bolt

28

21

-

Brake Booster Mounting Nuts

39

29

-

Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts

17

13

-

Master Cylinder Brake Lines

19

14

-

Combination Valve Mounting Nuts

20

15

-

Combination Valve Brake Lines

19

14

-

Caliper Mounting Bolts Front

15

11

-

Caliper Mounting Bolts Rear

25

-

220

Caliper Brake Hose Banjo Bolt Front

31

23

-

Caliper Brake Hose Banjo Bolt Rear

31

23

-

Wheel Cylinder Mounting Bolts

10

7

-

Wheel Cylinder Brake Line

16

12

-

Parking Brake Lever Bolts

12

9

-

Parking Brake Lever Bracket Bolts

12

9

-

Parking Brake Cable Retainer Nut

1.5

-

14

 

BRAKES ABS

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

G-Sensor Sensor Bolt

4-5

-

35-45

G-Sensor Bracket Bolt

8-13

-

75-115

Hydraulic Control Unit Bracket to HCU Bolts

6.5

-

57

Hydraulic Control Unit Body Bracket Bolts

16-24

-

142-212

Hydraulic Control Unit HCU to Body Bracket Bolts

9-13

-

80-115

Hydraulic Control Unit Brake Lines

15-18

-

130-160

Controller Anitlock Brakes Mounting Bolt

7-9

-

60-80

Wheel Speed Sensors Front Mounting Bolt

4-6

-

34-50

Wheel Speed Sensors Rear Mounting Bolt

12-14 

-

106-124

 

CLUTCH

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Clutch Cover Bolts - 2.4L

31

23

-

Clutch Cover Bolts - 4.0L

50

37

-

Clutch Cylinder Bolts

23

-

200

Clutch Housing to Engine Bolts

75

55

-

Clutch Housing to Trans Bolts

46

34

-

Dust Shield Bolts

50

37

-

Flywheel Bolts - 2.4L

95

70

-

Flywheel Bolts - 4.0L

142

105

-

Crossmember Frame Bolts

41

30

-

 

COOLING

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Automatic Belt Tensioner to Mounting Bracket 2.4L

41

30

-

Automatic Belt Tensioner Pulley— Bolt (2.4L)

61

45

-

Block Heater—Bolt 2.4L

2

-

17

Condenser to Radiator Bolts Coolant Overflow Bottle to Plenum mounting bolts - 2.4L only

8.5

-

75

Coolant Pressure Bottle to Plenum mounting bolts Electric Fan to Fan Shroud bolts

5.5

-

50

Fan Blade Assy. to Viscous Drive Bolts 3.7L

23

-

210

Fan Shroud to Radiator Mounting Bolts

8

-

70

Radiator Upper Isolator to Crossmember - Bolts

9.5

-

85

Thermostat Housing—Bolts 2.4L

28

-

250

Water Pump—Bolts 2.4L

12

-

105

 

GENERATOR/ ALTERNATOR

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Generator Mounting Bolts (2.4L)

57

42

-

Generator Mounting Bolt (4.0L)

55

41

-

Generator Pivot Bolt/Nut (4.0L)

55

41

-

Generator B+ Cable Nut

13

-

115

 

STARTER

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Starter Solenoid B+ Terminal Nut

11.3

-

100

Starter Mounting Bolts (2.4L)

54

40

-

Starter Heat Shield Mounting Bolts

6

-

55

Starter Mounting Bolt (forward facing 4.0L)

41

30

-

Starter Mounting Bolt (rearward facing 4.0L)

48

35

-

 

IGNITION

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Camshaft Position Sensor Mounting Bolts – 4.0L

2

-

15

Camshaft Position Sensor – 2.4L

12

-

106

Ignition Coil Rail Mounting Bolts – 4.0L

29

-

250

Ignition Coil Mounting Bolts – 2.4L

11

-

105

Oil Pump Drive Hold-down Bolt – 4.0L

23

17

-

** Spark Plugs - 2.4L 4-Cylinder

15

11

-

Spark Plugs - 4.0L 6-cylinder

30

22

-

** Torque critical tapered design. Do not exceed 15 ft. lbs. Torque.

 

SPEED CONTROL

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Servo Mounting Bracket to- Servo Nuts

8.5

-

75

Speed Control Switch Mounting Screws

1.5

-

14

Vacuum Reservoir Mounting Bolt (screw)

1.2

-

1

 

ENGINE 2.4L

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

Balance Shaft Carrier to Block—Bolts

54

40

-

Balance Shaft Gear Cover—Double Ended Fastener

12

-

105

Balance Shaft Sprocket— Bolt

28

-

250

Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner—Bolts

12

-

105

Balance Shaft Carrier Cover—Bolts

12

-

105

Camshaft Sprocket—Bolt

101

75

-

Connecting Rod Cap—Bolts

54 +1/4 turn

40 +1/4 turn

-

Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap/Bedplate —                     M8 Bolts

34

250

-

M11 Bolts

41 +1/4 Turn

30 +1/4  Turn

-

Crankshaft Damper

136

100

-

Cylinder Head Cover— Bolts

12

-

105

Flex Plate to Crankshaft

95

70

-

Flywheel Mounting Bolts

81

60

-

Engine Mount Bracket Right—Bolts

61

45

-

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head—Bolts

23

-

200

Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield—Bolts

12

-

105

Intake Manifold – Lower —Bolts

28

-

250

Oil Filter

20

15

-

Oil Pan—Bolts

12

-

105

Oil Pan Drain—Plug

27

20

-

Oil Pump to Block—Bolts

28

-

250

Oil Pump Cover Plate—Bolts

12

-

105

Oil Pump Pick-up Tube—Bolt

28

20

-

Oil Pump Relief Valve—Cap

41

30

-

Spark Plugs

28

   

Timing Belt Covers -                Front Covers to Rear Cover—Bolts

12

-

105

- Rear Cover—Bolts

12

-

105

Timing Belt Tensioner Assembly—Bolts

61

45

-

 

ENGINE 4.0L

DESCRIPTION

N·m

Ft. Lbs.

In. Lbs.

A/C Compressor—Bolts

28

-

250

Block Heater—Nut

2

-

16

Camshaft Sprocket—Bolt

68

50

-

Camshaft Thrust Plate to Cylinder Block—Screws

24

18

-

Clutch Cover to Flywheel— Bolts

54

40

-

Coil Bracket to Block̵