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 Note
N.m kgf-m lbf-ft
Oil pressure switch 13 1.3 9.5  
Engine oil drain plug 35 3.6 26.0  
Oil filter 14 1.4 10.5  
Oil strainer bolt 11 1.1 8.5  
Oil pan bolt* 15 N.m → 25 N.m (1.5 kgf-m → 2.5 kgf-m, 11.0 lbf-ft → 18.5 lbf-ft)  
Transaxle bolt 85 8.7 63.0  
Drive plate cover bolt 11 1.1 8.5 (CVT model)
Clutch housing lower plate bolt 11 1.1 8.5 (M/T model)
Oil level gauge guide bolt 11 1.1 8.5  
Engine front mounting bolt 55 5.6 40.5  
Engine front mounting member No. 1 bolt 55 5.6 40.5  
Engine front mounting member No. 2 bolt 59 6.0 43.5  
Oil pump mounting bolt 25 2.5 18.5  
Baffle plate bolt (M6 bolt) 11 1.1 8.5  
Baffle plate bolt (M10 bolt) 55 5.6 40.5  
Oil pump sprocket cover bolt 11 1.1 8.5  
Oil pump relief valve retainer 28 2.9 21.0  
Oil pump case bolt 12 1.2 9.0  
NOTE: The specified tightening torque is described in the following.
OIL PAN AND OIL PUMP STRAINER COMPONENTS 
OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS 

Reference: 

For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to FASTENERS INFORMATION .

RENDER: 1.0x

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