I dont have a torque wrench, but does everyone actually torque to specs?
You should at least have ballpark figures for torque specs on suspension components. Torque wrenches are fairly cheap insurance, around $80 for a nice adjustable one, and you can also just grab one at HF if price is a major concern.
Here is a good list put together by MUZIKMAN, former owner of TNX:These numbers were pulled manually from the 2005 Nissan Xterra Service Manual (revision Feb. 2006). There could be errors in translation, typos, mis-reading of the manual, brain farts, etc. Please double checked these torque specs with Nissan. I take no responsibility if you use these specs and something falls off.
I will add to this over time. If there is anything I am missing or someone sees that is wrong, please let me know and 'll add it.
Front Suspension: Swaybar Mounting Brackets:
96 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
Swaybar Connecting Rod (Both Ends):
62 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
LCA Bump Stop:
14 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
LCA Cam Bolt:
100 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
LCA Ball Joint Nut:
70 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
UCA Mount Bolt:
94 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
UCA Ball Joint Nut:
58 ft-lbs (Replace Cotter Pin After Removal) [FSU-5]
Lower Shock Mount:
155 ft-lbs [FSU-5]
Upper Shock Mount Nuts:
22 ft-lbs (there are 3 nuts) [FSU-5]
Shock Upper Spring Seat Nut:
30 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FSU-5]
Wheel Hub Mounting Bolts:
44 ft-lbs (there are 4 bolts) (Replace After Removal) [FAX-5]
Center Hub Nut:
101 ft-lbs (Replace Cotter Pin After Removal) [FSU-5]
Rear Suspension: Bump Stop:
14 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Swaybar Mount:
36 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Swaybar Connecting Rod Nuts:
32 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Upper Shock Mount Nut:
33 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Lower Shock Mount:
148 ft-lbs [RSU-5]
Spring Shackle:
77 ft-lbs (Both upper and lower) [RSU-5]
Front Leaf Spring Mount Bolt:
84 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Axle U-Bolt Nuts:
53 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RSU-5]
Dynamic Dampener (weight):
14 ft-lbsFront Diff (R180):Diff Mounting Bolts:
135 ft-lbs [FFD-14]
Crossmember Bolts:
96 ft-lbs [FFD-14]
Pinion Nut:
138-216 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [FFD-16]
Ring Gear Bolts:
43 ft-lbs [FFD-16]
Carrier Bearing Journal:
69 ft-lbs [FFD-16]
Diff Cover Bolts:
30 ft-lbs [FFD-16]
Rear Diff (C200):Pinion Nut:
107-238 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-15]
Ring Gear Bolts:
58 ft-lbs [RFD-15]
Carrier Bearing Journal:
69 ft-lbs [RFD-15]
Axle Bearing/Hub Nuts:
49 ft-lbs (there are 4 nuts) [RAX-7]
Diff Cover Bolts:
36 ft-lbs [RFD-15]
Rear Diff (M225 w/o Locker):Pinion Nut:
220-500 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-50]
Ring Gear Bolts:
133 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-50]
Carrier Bearing Journal:
80 ft-lbs [RFD-50]
Axle Bearing/Hub Nuts:
89 ft-lbs (there are 4 nuts) [RFD-50]
Diff Breather:
31 in-lbs [RFD-50]
Diff Cover Bolts:
31 ft-lbsRear Diff (M225 w/ Locker):Pinion Nut:
220-500 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-123]
Ring Gear Bolts:
135 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [RFD-123]
Carrier Bearing Journal:
80 ft-lbs [RFD-123]
Axle Bearing/Hub Nuts:
87 ft-lbs (there are 4 nuts) [RFD-123]
Diff Breather:
31 in-lbs [RFD-123]
Locker Wire Harness:
89 in-lbs [RFD-123]
Diff Cover Bolts:
31 ft-lbs [RFD-123]
Front Driveshaft:Flange Nut:
44 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [PR-5]
Rear Driveshaft (Model 2S1330):Flange Nut:
71 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [PR-10]
Rear Driveshaft (Model 2S1330-BJ100):Flange Nut:
41 ft-lbs (Replace After Removal) [PR-11]
Front Brakes:Slide Pin Bolt:
32 ft-lbs [BR-22]
Torque Member Bolt:
136 ft-lbs [BR-22]
Union Bolt:
24 ft-lbs [BR-22]
Bleed Valve:
69 in-lbs [BR-22]
Rear Brakes:Slide Pin Bolt:
19 ft-lbs [BR-28]
Torque Member Bolt:
76 ft-lbs [BR-28]
Brake Line:
19 ft-lbs [BR-28]
Bleed Valve:
69 in-lbs [BR-22]
Maintenance:Engine Oil Drain Plug:
25 ft-lbs (Replace Crush Washer)
Transfer Case Fill Plug:
26 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Transfer Case Drain Plug:
26 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Front Differential Fill Plug:
25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Front Differential Drain Plug:
25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Rear Differential Fill Plug (C200):
36 ft-lbs (Apply Silicon RTV or Equal)
Rear Differential Drain Plug (C200):
36 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Rear Differential Fill Plug (M226) (with or without Locker):
25 ft-lbs (Apply Silicon RTV or Equal)
Rear Differential Drain Plug (M226) (with or without Locker):
20 ft-lbs (Apply Silicon RTV or Equal)
Manual Transmission Fill Plug:
25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Manual Transmission Drain Plug:
25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket)
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug:
25 ft-lbs (Replace Gasket) (both 2wd and 4wd models)
Engine:Intake Manifold: Bolts: First Pass:
5 ft-lb Second Pass:
21 ft-lbIntake Manifold: Studs:
8 ft-lb (If removed from Engine Block)
Intake Manifold: Bolt Pattern: Engine Front:
5, 3, 2, 7Intake Manifold: Bolt Pattern: Engine Front:
8, 1, 4, 6Misc:Wheel Lug Nuts:
98 ft-lbs
