Torque Specifications

2008 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
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DESCRIPTION  N.m  Ft. Lbs.  In. Lbs. 
Balance Shaft Module 29 + 90° 22 + 90° -
Bell Housing-Bolts 48 35 -
Camshaft Sprocket-Bolt 60 44 -
Camshaft Bearing Cap-Bolts -
M6 Bolts 9.5 - 85
M8 Bolts 25 18 220
Coils 8 - 70
Connecting Rod Cap-Bolts 20 + 90° 15 + 90° -
Coolant Temperature Sender 8 - 71
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap-Bolts 27 + 45° 20 + 45° -
Crankshaft Damper-Bolt 210 155 -
Cylinder Head-Bolts Refer to Procedure
Cylinder Head Cover-Bolts Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE 
Engine Support Bracket-Bolts 40 30 -
Exhaust Manifold-Bolts 34 25 -
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield-Bolts 12 - 105
Flex Plate to Crankshaft-Bolts 95 70 -
Intake Manifold-Bolts 24 18 -
Ladder Frame 26 19 -
Oil Cooler Connector Bolt 49 36 -
Oil Filter 14 10 -
Oil Filter Nipple 49 36 -
Oil Jet Fastener 12 - 105
Oil Pan-Bolts - - -
M6 Bolts 12 - 105
M8 Bolts 24 18 -
Oil Pan Drain-Plug 40 30 -
Oil Pressure Switch 8 - 71
PCV Valve 5 - 44
Spark Plugs 27 20 239
Timing Chain Cover - - -
M6 Bolts 9 - 80
M8 Bolts 26 - 230
Timing Chain Tensioner Assembly-Bolts 12 - 80
Timing Chain Guides 12 - 212
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