Torque Specifications

2008 Jeep Commander Overland, RWDSECTION Torque Specifications
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DESCRIPTION  N.m  Ft. Lbs.  In. Lbs. 
Camshaft - - -
Non - Oiled Sprocket Bolt 122 90 -
Bearing Cap Bolts 11 - 100
Counterbalance Shaft Retaining Bolt 28 - 250
Timing Chain Cover Bolts 58 43 -
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 27 20 -
PLUS 90° TURN 
Bed Plate Bolts Refer to INSTALLATION 
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 175 130 -
Cylinder Head Bolts - - -
M11 Bolts Refer To INSTALLATION 
M8 Bolts Refer To INSTALLATION 
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts and Studs 12 - 105
Exhaust Manifold Bolts 25 18 -
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nuts 8 - 72
Then loosen 45°
Flexplate Bolts 95 70 -
Engine Mount Bracket to Block Bolts 61 45 -
Engine to Transmission Bellhousing Bolts 41 30 -
Rear Mount to Transmission Bolts 46 34 -
Generator Mounting Bolts
M10 Bolts 54 40 -
M8 Bolts 28 - 250
Intake Manifold Bolts 12 - 105
Refer to INSTALLATION  for Tightening Sequence
Oil Pan Bolts 16 - 140
Oil Pan Drain Plug 34 25 -
Oil Pump Bolts 28 - 250
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 12 - 105
Oil Pickup Tube Bolt and Nut 28 - 250
Oil Dipstick Tube to Engine Block Bolt 15 - 130
Oil Fill Tube Bolts 12 - 105
Timing Chain Guide Bolts 28 - 250
Timing Chain Tensioner Arm 28 - 250
Hydraulic Tensioner Bolts 28 - 250
Timing Chain Primary Tensioner Bolts 28 - 250
Timing Drive Idler Sprocket Bolt 34 25 -
Thermostat Housing Bolts 12 - 105
Water Pump Bolts 58 43 -
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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