Torque specifications for most engine and transmission components on the Nissan R35 GT-R (VR38DETT). Values are in Newton-meters (Nm) unless noted. Where a sequence is listed, tighten in the factory pattern across each step.
Engine – Cylinder Heads & Valvetrain
| Component |
Torque |
| Cylinder Heads – OEM bolts |
40 Nm, then angle-tighten 65° twice. Loosen all bolts, tighten again to 40 Nm, then angle-tighten 135° twice |
| Cylinder Heads – H11 studs |
3 steps: 30, 60, 105 ft-lb (with assembly lube) |
| Valve Covers |
2 Nm, then 8.3 Nm (sequence) |
| Cam Caps |
2 Nm, 6 Nm, 11 Nm (sequence) |
| Front Cam Covers |
2 Nm, 6 Nm, 11 Nm (sequence) |
| Rear Cam Covers |
10 Nm |
| Cam Covers |
11 Nm |
| Cam Tensioners |
8.5 Nm |
| Intake Cam Reluctors |
55 Nm |
| Intake Cam Sprocket |
103 Nm |
| Exhaust Cam Sprocket |
123 Nm |
| Spark Plugs |
20 Nm |
| Coil Packs |
7 Nm |
Engine – Timing & Front Accessories
| Component |
Torque |
| Inner Timing Cover |
13.5 Nm (sequence) |
| Outer Timing Cover – 6mm |
13.5 Nm |
| Outer Timing Cover – 8mm |
35 Nm |
| Outer Timing Cover – 10mm |
80 Nm (sequence) |
| Timing Chain Guides |
16 Nm |
| Timing Chain Tensioner |
9.3 Nm |
| Oil Pump Sprocket |
40 Nm |
| Crank Pulley Bolt |
44 Nm, then 90° |
| Idler Pulley Bracket Bolts |
55 Nm |
| Idler Pulleys |
28 Nm |
| Belt Tensioner |
56 Nm |
Engine – Block, Oiling & Sensors
| Component |
Torque |
| Upper Oil Pan to Girdle |
38 Nm |
| Lower Oil Pan |
13.5 Nm |
| Oil Filter Housing |
35 Nm |
| Valley Cover / PCV |
11 Nm |
| Knock Sensors |
18.1 Nm |
| Engine and Bellhousing Mounts |
49 Nm |
Intake, Fuel & Cooling
| Component |
Torque |
| Intake Manifold |
13 Nm (sequence) |
| Lower Intake Plenum |
28 Nm |
| Fuel Rail |
10 Nm, then 22 Nm |
| AIR System |
9 Nm |
| Water Inlet to Crossover |
11 Nm |
| Water Outlet |
23 Nm |
| Thermostat Housing |
9 Nm |
| Filler Neck |
9 Nm |
Clutch, Flywheel & Bellhousing
| Component |
Torque |
| Flywheel |
108 Nm (star pattern) |
| Pressure Plate |
14 Nm, then 25 Nm (sequence) |
| Bellhousing – 12mm |
75 Nm |
| Bellhousing – 8mm, bellhousing side |
34 Nm |
| Bellhousing – 8mm, engine side |
65 Nm |
| Starter |
45 Nm |
Driveline
| Component |
Torque |
| Main Driveshaft – Front |
50 Nm |
| Main Driveshaft – Rear |
25 Nm |
| Secondary Driveshaft – Front |
40 Nm |
| Secondary Driveshaft – Rear |
25 Nm |
| Axle Nuts |
225 Nm |
