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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 74 (ENGINE MECHANICAL)SPECIFICATIONSTIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans
Tightening Torque Specifications
2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Tightening Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
For fastener with * (asterisk) below, be sure to tighten it according to specified procedure in "Repair Instructions".
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Fastening part | Tightening torque | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N.m | kgf-m | lbf-ft | |
| Cylinder block heater bolt | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Cylinder head cover bolt* | 3.0 N.m → 5.0 N.m → 7.5 N.m (0.31 kgf-m → 0.51 kgf-m → 0.76 kgf-m, 2.5 lbf-ft → 4.0 lbf-ft → 5.5 lbf-ft) | ||
| Special tool fixing bolt | 8 | 0.82 | 6.0 |
| CMP actuator bolt | 60 | 6.1 | 44.5 |
| Camshaft housing bolt* | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Exhaust camshaft timing sprocket bolt | 60 | 6.1 | 44.5 |
| Timing chain cover plug | 27 | 2.8 | 20.0 |
| Starting motor terminal nut | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Generator terminal nut | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Ground terminal bolt | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Ground terminal bolt | 25 | 2.5 | 18.5 |
| Suspension frame mounting bolt | 95 | 9.7 | 70.0 |
| Engine front mounting member No. 1 bolt | 55 | 5.6 | 40.5 |
| Engine front mounting member No. 2 bolt | 59 | 6.0 | 43.5 |
| Battery ground bolt (M/T model) | 25 | 2.5 | 18.5 |
| Battery ground bolt (CVT model) | 55 | 5.6 | 40.5 |
| Timing chain cover bolt* (M8 bolt) | 25 | 2.5 | 18.5 |
| Timing chain cover bolt* (M10 bolt) | 55 | 5.6 | 40.5 |
| Crankshaft pulley bolt | 150 | 15.3 | 111.0 |
| OCV bolt | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Flywheel bolt | 70 | 7.1 | 52.0 |
| Drive plate bolt | 70 | 7.1 | 52.0 |
| Timing chain guide bolt | 9 | 0.92 | 7.0 |
| Timing chain tensioner bolt | 25 | 2.5 | 18.5 |
| Timing chain tensioner adjuster bolt | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Cylinder head No. 1 bolt* | 20 N.m → 40 N.m → +60° → +80° (2.0 kgf-m → 4.1 kgf-m → +60° → +80°, 15.0 lbf-ft → 29.5 lbf-ft → +60° → +80°) | ||
| Cylinder head No. 2 bolt | 25 | 2.5 | 18.5 |
| Venturi plug | 3.5 | 0.36 | 2.5 |
| Connecting rod bolt* | 15 N.m → +45° → +45° (1.5 kgf-m → +45° → +45°, 11.0 lbf-ft → +45° → +45° | ||
| Sensor plate screw | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Crank case bolt No. 1* | 50 N.m → 0 N.m → 20 N.m → 35 N.m → 40° → 40° (5.1 kgf-m → 0 kgf-m → 2.0 kgf-m → 3.6 kgf-m → 40° → 40°, 37.0 lbf-ft → 0 lbf-ft → 15.0 lbf-ft → 26.0 lbf-ft → 40° → 40°) | ||
| Crank case bolt No. 2* | 25 | 2.5 | 18.5 |
| Oil pump chain guide bolt | 11 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| Engine front mounting bracket bolt | 55 | 5.6 | 40.5 |
NOTE:
The specified tightening torque is described in the following.
AIR CLEANER COMPONENTS
CYLINDER HEAD COVER COMPONENTS
CAMSHAFT AND TAPPET COMPONENTS
ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS
TIMING CHAIN COVER COMPONENTS
TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER COMPONENTS
VALVE AND CYLINDER HEAD COMPONENTS
PISTON, PISTON RING AND CONNECTING ROD COMPONENTS
MAIN BEARING, CRANKSHAFT AND CYLINDER BLOCK COMPONENTS
AIR CLEANER COMPONENTS
CYLINDER HEAD COVER COMPONENTS
CAMSHAFT AND TAPPET COMPONENTS
ENGINE MOUNTINGS COMPONENTS
TIMING CHAIN COVER COMPONENTS
TIMING CHAIN AND CHAIN TENSIONER COMPONENTS
VALVE AND CYLINDER HEAD COMPONENTS
PISTON, PISTON RING AND CONNECTING ROD COMPONENTS
MAIN BEARING, CRANKSHAFT AND CYLINDER BLOCK COMPONENTS
Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this service information, refer to FASTENERS INFORMATION .
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.