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Wheel Bolts

Trim	Torque	Lug Bolt Size	Socket Size	Hub Size
Sport	130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]	M14 x 1.50	22 mm	71.5 mm
Sahara	130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]	M14 x 1.50	22 mm	71.5 mm
Rubicon	130 ft. lbs. [176 Nm]	M14 x 1.50	22 mm	71.5 mm

All wheels should be torqued in a star pattern while on the ground.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Wheels

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Spare tire carrier bolt	17.5 Nm	13 ft. lbs.	-
Spare tire carrier lug nut	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.	-
Tire pressure sensor nut	1.4 Nm	-	12 in. lbs.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.	Notes
Engine to bell-housing bolt	60 Nm	44 ft. lbs.	-
Extension housing to transmission bolt	27 Nm	20 ft. lbs.	-
Manual park release lever shaft nut	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Manual park release cable to transmission	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Manual park release grommet to bracket	9 Nm	-	79 in. lbs.
Manual park release lever to transmission shaft	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Manual park release shield to transmission	17 Nm	12 ft. lbs.	-
Output shaft flange nut	60 Nm	44 ft. lbs.	-
Output speed sensor bolt	8 Nm	-	71 in. lbs.
Park pawl lock rod guide plate bolt	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Park pawl shaft plug	35 Nm	26 ft. lbs.	-
Shifter assembly bolts	9 Nm	-	79 in. lbs.
Transmission oil pan bolt	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Transmission oil pan drain plug	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.
Transmission oil fill plug	35 Nm	26 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission oil pump housing to cover bolt	5 Nm + 45° Turn	-	44 in. lbs. + 45° Turn
Torque converter to flex plate bolt	55 Nm	41 ft. lbs.	-	Replace fastener with new one. NOTE: If old fastener must be reused, Loc-Tite must be applied to the threads.
Transmission mount to adapter	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Shift lever assembly to floor pan bolts	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.
Transmission shift knob	2 Nm	-	17 in. lbs.
Transfer case shift knob	2 Nm	-	17 in. lbs.
Manual park release to shift lever assembly	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.

Manual Transmission

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Drain plug	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Fill plug	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Shifter base to floor assembly bolts	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.
Control shaft cover assembly bolts	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Shift lever bolt	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.
Output speed sensor bolt	8 Nm	-	70 in. lbs.
Transmission stroke sensor bolts	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Input shaft retainer bolts	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.
Clutch release bearing retainer bolts	10 Nm	-	88 in. lbs.
Output shaft lock nut	-	-	-
Shift fork detent bolts	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Shift fork support bolts	8 Nm	-	71 in. lbs.
Reverse idler gear shaft bolts	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Countershaft bolt	100 Nm	74 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission case bolts	40 Nm	30 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission oil separator bolts	-	-	-
Transmission shift guide plate bolts	-	-	-
Transmission mount bolts	47 Nm	35 ft. lbs.	-
Shift cable retaining bracket	22 Nm	16 ft. lbs.	-

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Transfer Case (Part-Time and Selec-Trac)

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Poppet plug	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.
Drain/fill plug	28 Nm	21 ft. lbs.
Case half bolts	26 Nm	19 ft. lbs.
Output flange nut	225 Nm	166 ft. lbs.
Transfer case to transmission bolts	60 Nm	44 ft. lbs.
Shift motor (actuator) bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.
Range position switch	27 Nm	20 ft. lbs.
Extension housing bolts	26 Nm	19 ft. lbs.
Range lever bolt	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Suspension

Front Suspension

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Hub and bearing bolts	102 Nm	75 ft. lbs.
Hub and bearing nut	136 Nm	100 ft. lbs.
Lower control arm rear nut	140 Nm + 145° Turn	103 ft. lbs. + 145° Turn
Lower control arm front nut	140 Nm + 145° Turn	103 ft. lbs. + 145° Turn
Lower ball joint nut (initial torque)	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.
Lower ball joint nut (final torque)	45 Nm	33 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber lower bolt	100 Nm	74 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber upper bolt	110 Nm	81 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar bolts	63 Nm	46 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link upper nut	93 Nm	69 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link lower bolt	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.
Track bar frame nut	70 Nm + 115° Turn	52 ft. lbs. + 115° Turn
Track bar axle bolt	70 Nm + 115° Turn	52 ft. lbs. + 115° Turn
Upper control arm front nut	55 Nm + 185° Turn	41 ft. lbs. + 185° Turn
Upper control arm rear bolt	50 Nm + 135° Turn	37 ft. lbs. + 135° Turn
Upper ball joint nut	75 Nm	55 ft. lbs.

Rear Suspension

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Lower control arm front bolts	100 Nm + 50° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 50° Turn
Lower control arm rear nut	100 Nm + 50° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 50° Turn
Shock absorber upper bolt	110 Nm	81 ft. lbs.
Shock absorber lower nut	100 Nm	74 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar bolts	63 Nm	46 ft. lbs.
Stabilier bar link upper nut	90 Nm	66 ft. lbs.
Stabilizer bar link lower nut	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.
Track bar nut (frame end)	100 Nm + 30° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 30° Turn
Track bar bolt (axle end)	100 Nm + 60° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 60° Turn
Upper control arm front bolt	100 Nm + 80° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 80° Turn
Upper control arm rear nut	100 Nm + 65° Turn	74 ft. lbs. + 65° Turn

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Steering

Steering Column

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	Notes
Steering wheel nut	50 Nm	37 ft. lbs.
Steering column nuts	27 Nm	20 ft. lbs.
Intermediate shaft coupler pinch bolts	54 Nm	40 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one.

Steering Gear

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Adjuster screw lock nut	45 Nm	33 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear bolts	133 Nm	99 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear pitman shaft nut	250 Nm	184 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear pressure line	28 Nm	21 ft. lbs.
Power steering gear return line	28 Nm	21 ft. lbs.

Steering Linkage

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Drag link inner nut (at pitman arm)	105 Nm	77 ft. lbs.
Drag link outer nut (at steering knuckle)	64 Nm	47 ft. lbs.
Drag link adjuster clamp	46 Nm	34 ft. lbs.
Tie rod end nut (at steering knuckle)	64 Nm	47 ft. lbs.
Tie rod end adjuster clamp	46 Nm	34 ft. lbs.
Steering damper bolt (at axle)	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.
Steering damper nut (at tie rod)	80 Nm	59 ft. lbs.
Steering damper bracket nut	75 Nm	55 ft. lbs.

Steering Pump

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Power steering pump bracket to frame	28 Nm	21 ft. lbs.	-
Power steering pump to bracket	8 Nm	6 ft. lbs.	71 in. lbs.
Pressure line to pump	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Power steering hose routing bracket bolt	6 Nm	5 ft. lbs.	53 in. lbs.
Power steering fluid reservoir bolt	6 Nm	5 ft. lbs.	53 in. lbs.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Restraints

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
B-pillar impact sensor nut	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.
Clockspring mounting screw	6 Nm	-	53 in. lbs.
Driver airbag to steering wheel bolts	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.
Front turning loop height adjuster mounting bolts	45 Nm	33 ft. lbs.	-
Front impact sensor nut	11 Nm	8 ft. lbs.	-
Front seat belt buckle bolt	40 Nm	30 ft. lbs.	-
Front retractor pretentioner bolt	45 Nm	33 ft. lbs.	-
Front retractor pretentioner bracket to B-pillar bolts	26 Nm	19 ft. lbs.	-
Front retractor to B-Pillar bolt	45 Nm	33 ft. lbs.	-
Front seat belt turning loop mounting nut	39 Nm	29 ft. lbs.	-
Occupant restraint controller mounting nut	11 Nm	8 ft. lbs.	-
Passenger airbag mounting bolts	18 Nm	13 ft. lbs.	-
Seat airbag mounting nut	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.	-
Rear center retractor to seat frame bolt	70 Nm	52 ft. lbs.	-
Rear center retractor to floor bolt	70 Nm	52 ft. lbs.	-
Rear retractor to C-pillar bolt	32 Nm	24 ft. lbs.	-
Rear retractor belt to floor nut	48 Nm	35 ft. lbs.	-
Rear seat belt buckle to floor bolt	70 Nm	52 ft. lbs.	-
Rear seat belt buckle to seat frame nut	40 Nm	30 ft. lbs.	-
Rear turning loop to sport bar	32 Nm	24 ft. lbs.	-

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Prop Shaft

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	Notes
Front driveshaft to front axle flange bolts	121 Nm	89 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Front driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts	39 Nm	29 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Rear driveshaft to transfer case flange bolts	39 Nm	29 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.
Rear driveshaft to rear axle flange bolts	39 Nm	29 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one. Torque and secure in a crisscross pattern.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

HVAC

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
A/C Compressor oil drain bolt	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.	-
A/C Compressor shaft bolt	14 Nm	10 ft. lbs.	-
A/C Condenser to radiator bolts	5 Nm	-	45 in. lbs.
Expansion valve bolts	11 Nm	8 ft. lbs.	-
Receiver/drier to condenser bolt	22 Nm	16 ft. lbs.	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C compressor	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C condenser	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Refrigerant lines to A/C expansion valve nut	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Suction and liquid line assembly to body bolts	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Fuel Injection

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Accelerator pedal bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Crankshaft position sensor bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Fuel rail bolts	7 Nm	-	62 in. lbs.
Oxygen sensor (downstream)	43 Nm	32 ft. lbs.	-
Oxygen sensor (upstream)	43 Nm	32 ft. lbs.	-
Throttle body bolts	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Fuel Delivery

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Fuel rail to intake manifold bolts	7 Nm	-	62 in. lbs.
Fuel tank skid plate bolts	95 Nm	70 ft. lbs.	-
Fuel fill tube clamp	4 Nm	-	35 in. lbs.
Fuel pump control module to rear crossmember bolts	6 Nm	-	53 in. lbs.
Fuel tank filler tube mounting bracket bolts	6 Nm	-	53 in. lbs.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Exhaust

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Catalytic converter to cylinder head bolts	24 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Exhaust Y-Pipe to catalytic converter flange bolts	18 Nm	13 ft. lbs.	-
Front exhaust isolator bolts	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Exhaust resonator clamp bolt	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Heat shield nuts	3 Nm	-	27 in. lbs.
Muffler clamp nut	55 Nm	41 ft. lbs.	-
Muffler exhaust isolator bolts	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Evap Canister

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Vapor canister to vehicle bolts	6 Nm	4 ft. lbs.

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

Engine

Engine Block

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.	Notes
Connecting rod cap bolts	20 Nm + 90° Turn	15 ft. lbs. + 90° Turn	-	Replace fastener with new one.
Crankshaft target wheel to counterweight bolts	11 Nm	8 ft. lbs.	-	Replace fastener with new one.
Crankshaft outer main bearing cap and windage tray M8 bolts	11 Nm	8 ft. lbs.	-
Crankshaft inner main bearing cap M11 bolts	21 Nm + 90° Turn	15 ft. lbs. + 90° Turn	-
Crankshaft side main bearing cap (tie bolt) M8 bolts	30 Nm	22 ft. lbs.	-
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor to engine block M6 bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Engine block ground strap	20 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-
Engine block heater - M6 bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Lower oil pan to upper oil pan - M6 bolts	11 Nm	8 ft. lbs.	-
Upper oil pan to engine block M8 bolts	23 Nm	17 ft. lbs.	-
Oil cooler to oil filter housing screws	12 Nm	-	106 in. lbs.
Upper oil pan to rear seal retainer M6 bolts	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Oil pan drain plug	27 Nm	20 ft. lbs.	-
Oil pressure sensor to oil filter housing	20 Nm	-	177 in. lbs.
Piston oil cooler jet to engine block bolt	6 Nm	-	53 in. lbs.
Oil filter housing/oil cooler to engine block M6 bolts	12 Nm	-	106 in. lbs.
Oil filter housing cap	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Oil pump to engine block M6 bolts	12 Nm	-	106 in. lbs.
Oil level indicator to cylinder head bolt	18 Nm	13 ft. lbs.	-
Oil pump sprocket M8 bolt	26 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Oil pump pick up tube bracket to windage tray M6 bolt	12 Nm	-	106 in. lbs.
Oil pump pick up tube to oil pump M6 bolt	12 Nm	-	106 in. lbs.

Cylinder Head

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.	Notes
Camshaft bearing cap	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Camshaft chain tensioner (primary) bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Camshaft chain guide (primary) bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Camshaft chain idler sprocket bolt	26 Nm	19 ft. lbs.	-
Camshaft chain LH tensioner (secondary) bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Camshaft chain LH guide (secondary) bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Camshaft chain RH tensioner (secondary) bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Camshaft chain RH guide (secondary) bolt	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor to cylinder head bolt	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.
Cylinder head coolant pipe plug	35 Nm	26 ft. lbs.	-	Replace fastener with new one.
Cylinder head oil restrictor M8 plug	18 Nm	13 ft. lbs.	-
Cylinder head cover M6 bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.	-
Catalytic converter to cylinder head M8 bolts	23 Nm	17 ft. lbs.	-
Fuel rail to lower intake manifold M6 bolts	7 Nm	-	62 in. lbs.
Heater hoses to cylinder head cover bracket	8 Nm	-	71 in. lbs.
Intake manifold (upper) M6 bolts	10 Nm	-	89 in. lbs.
Intake manifold (lower) M6 bolts	9 Nm	-	80 in. lbs.
Intake manifold support bracket lower M8 bolt	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.	-
Intake manifold support bracket upper nuts	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.	-
Oil control valve/cam phaser bolt - exhaust	150 Nm	118 ft. lbs.	-
Oil control valve/cam phaser bolt - intake	30 Nm + 45° Turn	22 ft. lbs. + 45° Turn	-
Oil temperature sensor to cylinder head	11 Nm	8 ft. lbs.	-	Replace fastener with new one.
Spark plug to cylinder head	18 Nm	13 ft. lbs.	-
Throttle body support bracket bolt	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.	-
Throttle body support bracket bolt to front cover	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.	-
Variable valve timing solenoid to cylinder head cover bolt	4 Nm	-	35 in. lbs.
Variable valve lift solenoid bolt	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.	-
Wire harness retainer bracket to LH cylinder head bolts	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.	-

Front Engine

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
Coolant crossover housing to engine timing cover M6 bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.
Engine timing cover M6 bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.
Engine timing cover M8 bolt	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.
Engine timing cover M10 bolts	55 Nm	41 ft. lbs.
Thermostat housing to coolant crossover M6 bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.
Vibration damper M16 bolt	40 Nm + 105° Turn	30 ft. lbs. + 105° Turn
Water pump to engine timing cover M6 bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.
Water pump to engine timing cover M8 bolt	25 Nm	18 ft. lbs.
Water pump to engine timing cover M10 bolt	55 Nm	41 ft. lbs.

Rear Engine

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	Notes
Flexplate to crankshaft bolts	94 Nm	69 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one.
Rear crankshaft oil seal retainer bolts	12 Nm	9 ft. lbs.
Torque converter to flexplate bolts	42 Nm	31 ft. lbs.	Replace fastener with new one.
Trans to engine block bolts	50 Nm	37 ft. lbs.
Trans to upper oil pan bolts	50 Nm	37 ft. lbs.

Engine Mounting

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Left engine mount isolator to engine block bolts	55 Nm	41 ft. lbs.	-
Left engine mount isolator to frame nuts	115 Nm	85 ft. lbs.	-
Left engine mount heat shield nuts	8 Nm	-	71 in. lbs.
Rear mount isolator to transmission bolts	54 Nm	40 ft. lbs.	-
Rear mount isolator to transmission crossmember nuts	175 Nm	129 ft. lbs.	-
Right engine mount isolator to engine block bolts	55 Nm	41 ft. lbs.	-
Right engine mount isolator to frame nut	115 Nm	85 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission crossmember to left side frame nuts	120 Nm	89 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission crossmember to right side frame bolts	72 Nm	53 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission pan crossmember to frame bolts	75 Nm	55 ft. lbs.	-
Transmission pan crossmember to transmission crossmember bolt	75 Nm	55 ft. lbs.	-

Miscellaneous Components

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.	in. lbs.
Air inlet hose band clamps	5 Nm	-	44 in. lbs.
Air cleaner housing to side rail	7 Nm	-	62 in. lbs.
Air cleaner lid bolts	4 Nm	-	35 in. lbs.
Air cleaner resonator to shroud bolts	5 Nm	-	44 in. lbs.
Engine lift bracket	21 Nm	15 ft. lbs.	-

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Jeep Wrangler JL Torque Specs

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)

Part	Nm	ft. lbs.
EGR blocker plate to cylinder head	23 Nm	17 ft. lbs.
EGR cooler bracket nuts	23 Nm	17 ft. lbs.
EGR cooler tube to cylinder head	23 Nm	17 ft. lbs.
EGR temperature sensor	37 Nm	27 ft. lbs.
EGR tube to EGR valve	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.
EGR tube to EGR cooler	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.
EGR valve to intake manifold nuts	10 Nm	7 ft. lbs.

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Suspension

Steering

Restraints

Prop Shaft

HVAC

Fuel Injection

Fuel Delivery

Exhaust

Evap Canister

Engine

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation)

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