Kawasaki KRX torque specs:
These are straight out of the factory service manual.
You print them and they are free. Add this to your cart for $2.99 and we will print them for you and include them with your order. You will received 5 sheets in black and white copy paper for your records.
Quick Reference Items:
Lug nuts: 110 ft lbs with ACORN lug nuts. The manual says 88.5. Do this with stock lug nuts or take to 110.
Spark plugs: 115 in lbs
Axle shaft nuts front: 106 ft lbs
Axle shaft nuts rear: 162 ft lbs
Primary clutch bolt. 170 ft lbs
Secondary clutch bolt (reverse thread): 100 ft lbs
Fastener Torque Remarks:
first # at the end of description is N·m, second is kgf·m, and last is in-lb or ft-lb .
Fuel System
(DFI) Air Cleaner Housing Bolts 20 2.0 15
Air Intake Chamber Clamp Bolts 2.0 0.20 18 in·lb
Air Intake Chamber Mounting Bolts 20 2.0 15
Throttle Body Assy Clamp Bolts 2.0 0.20 18 in·lb
Throttle Body Assy Holder Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Throttle Pulley Assy Cover Nuts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Throttle Pulley Assy Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Throttle Cable Adjusting Nuts 4.4 0.45 39 in·lb
Throttle Pedal Bracket Bolts 26 2.7 19
Delivery Pipe Screws 3.5 0.36 31 in·lb
ECU Bracket Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Speed Sensor Bolt 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Water Temperature Sensor 12 1.2 106 in·lb
Gear Position Sensor Bolt 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Oxygen Sensor 25 2.5 18
Fuel Pump Bolts 5.9 0.60 52 in·lb L, S
Fuel Tank Bolts 7.9 0.81 70 in·lb
Canister Bracket Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Purge Valve Nut 7.0 0.71 62 in·lb
Cooling System
Radiator Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Water Hose Clamp Bracket Bolt 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Radiator Stay Bolts 21.5 2.19 15.9
Thermostat Housing Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Coolant Reserve Tank Bolt 6.9 0.70 61 in·lb
Thermostat Cover Bolts 6.0 0.61 53 in·lb
Water Pipe Clamp Mounting Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb LN*1
Water Pipe Drain Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Cooling System Air Vent Hose Plug 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Cooling System Air Vent Hose Bracket Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Cooling System Air Vent Hose Fitting 9.0 0.92 80 in ·lb L
Water Hose Fitting Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Oil Cooler Bolts 11 1.1 97 in·lb
Water Pump Cover Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Water Pump Impeller Bolt 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Water Pump Drain Bolt 7.0 0.71 62 in ·lb
Water Pump Mounting Bolts 10 1.0 89 in ·lb
Engine Top End
Cylinder Head Cover Bolts 10 1.0 89 in ·lb
Cylinder Head Bolts (M 11 ), First 30 3.1 22 MO, S
Cylinder Head Bolts (M11), Final 70 7.1 52 MO, S
Cylinder Head Bolts (M6) 12 1.2 106 in·lb s
Engine Breather Plate Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb L, S
Camshaft Sprocket Bolts 12 1.2 106 in ·lb LN*2
Camshaft Cap Bolts 12 1.2 106 in·lb s
Cylinder Head Plugs 20 2.0 15 L
Camshaft Chain Tensioner Mounting Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Camshaft Chain Tensioner Cap 20 2.0 15
Engine Breather Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Engine Breather Bracket Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Engine Hook Bolts 30 3.1 22
Harness Clamp Mounting Bolt 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Front Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt (Upper) 25 2.5 18
Rear Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt 25 2.5 18
Front Camshaft Chain Guide Bolt (Lower) 12 1.2 106 in ·lb
Outer Exhaust Pipe Cover Nuts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb s
Inner Exhaust Pipe Cover Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Outer Exhaust Pipe Cover Bolt 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb s
Exhaust Pipe Holder Nuts 20 2.0 15
Muffler Body Nuts 35 3.6 26
Muffler Bracket Bolt (M10) 34 3.5 25
Muffler Cover Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb s
Muffler Bracket Bolts (M8) 20 2.0 15
Converter System/Clutch Torque
Converter Cover Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb s
Torque Converter Housing Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Drive Pulley Housing Nuts 20 2.0 15 R
Drive Pulley Housing Bolts 15 1.5 11
Clutch Cover Bolts 20 2.0 15
Clutch Hub Bolts 127 13.0 93.7 MO, S
Clutch Cover Bearing Holder Bolts 15 1.5 11 L
Propeller Shaft Bearing Case Bolts 25 2.5 18
Propeller Shaft Bearing Case Bracket Bolts 25 2.5 18
Engine Side Plate Bolts 40 4.1 30
Engine/Transmission Case Bracket Bolt (M8) 25 2.5 18
Drive Pulley Nut 230 23.5 170
Drive Pulley Cover Bolts 12.5 1.27 111 in·lb
Driven Pulley Bolt 135 13.8 100 Lh
Engine Lubrication System
Oil Cooler Bolts 11 1.1 97 in·lb
Oil Pressure Switch 15 1.5 11 LG
Oil Filter Holder 25 2.5 18 L
Oil Filter 18 1.8 13 G, R
Oil Pump Cover Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb L
Oil Pump Sprocket Bolt 10 1.0 89 in·lb LN*1
Oil Pump Chain Guide Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb L
Oil Pressure Relief Valve 15 1.5 11 L
Oil Pan Baffle Plate Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Oil Pan Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb s
Engine Oil Drain Bolt 20 2.0 15
Engine Removal/Installation
Engine Bracket Bolts, L = 25 45 4.6 33
Engine Bracket Bolts, L = 40 45 4.6 33
Engine Bracket Clamp Bolts 45 4.6 33
Engine Bracket Damper Bolts 45 4.6 33
Transmission Case Bracket Nut 76 7.7 56 R
Transmission Case Bracket Bolts 76 7.7 56
Engine/Transmission Case Bracket Bolts (M12) 75 7.6 55
Engine/Transmission Case Bracket Bolts (M10) 55 5.6 41
Engine/Transmission Case Bracket Bolt (M8) 25 2.5 18
Engine Bottom End
Engine Oil Passage Plug (R3/8) 20 2.0 15 L
Engine Oil Passage Plug (M14) 20 2.0 15 L
Engine Oil Passage Plug (R1/2) 20 2.0 15 L
Oil Nozzle Banjo Bolt 25 2.5 18
Connecting Rod Big End Cap Nuts, First 10 1.0 89 in ·lb MO
Connecting Rod Big End Cap Nuts, Second 25 2.5 18 MO
Connecting Rod Big End Cap Nuts, Final see text - - MO
Crankcase Bolts (M8), L = 70 25 2.5 18 MO, S
Crankcase Bolts (M6), L = 55 12 1.2 106 in·lb
Crankcase Bolts (M6), L = 45 12 1.2 106 in·lb
Crankcase Bolts (M8), L = 90 25 2.5 18 MO, S
Crankcase Bolts (M 11) 60 6.1 44 MO, S
Transmission Transmission
Case Bolts (M8) 20 2.0 15 s
Transmission Case Bolts (M10) 42 4.3 31 s
Sensor Lead Clamp Mounting Bolt 9.0 0.92 80 in ·lb
Gear Positioning Ball Cap 25 2.5 18
Transmission Case Oil Filler Plug 17.5 1.78 12.9
Transmission Case Oil Drain Bolt 20 2.0 15
Transmission Oil Passage Plug (M18) 16.5 1.68 12.2
Transmission Oil Impeller Nut 150 15.3 111
Transmission Case Oil Plate Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Shift Drum Gear Bolt 12 1.2 106 in ·lb
Shift Lever Guide Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb LN*1
Shift Lever Guide Bracket Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Shift Lever Pivot Nuts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Shift Cable Joint Nut 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Shift Cable Front End Locknut 12 1.2 106 in·lb
Shift Cable Nut 50 5.1 37
Shift Cable Adjusting Nuts 80 8.2 59
Shift Cable Rear End Locknut 5.0 0.51 44 in·lb
Shift Shaft Lever Clamp Bolt 13.5 1.38 10.0
Shift Shaft Cover Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Shift Cable Bracket Bolts 25 2.5 18
Wheel/Tires
Front Axle Nuts 144 14.7 106 R
Beadlock Wheel Bolts, First 18 1.8 13 s
Beadlock Wheel Bolts, Second 55 5.6 41 s
Beadlock Wheel Bolts, Final 55 5.6 41 s
Wheel Nuts 120 12.2 88.5 s
Tie-Rod End Locknuts 106 10.8 78.2
Rear Axle Nut (Left, Black Colored) 220 22.4 162 R,
Lh Rear Axle Nut (Right) 220 22.4 162 R
Final Drive
2WD/4WD/D1FF-LOCK Actuator Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in ·lb
Front Final Gear Case Cover Bolts (M6) 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb s
Differential Shift Cam Bolt 9.8 1.0 87 in·lb
Front Final Gear Case Shift Lever Pivot Bolt 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb L
Front Final Gear Case Oil Filler Plug 17.5 1.78 12.9
Right Axle Rotation Sensor Bolt 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Ring Gear Rotation Sensor Bolt 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Sensor Lead Clamp Mounting Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Front Final Gear Case Cover Bolts (M8) 24 2.4 18 s
Front Final Gear Case Cover Bolts (M10) 49 5.0 36 s
Front Final Gear Case Oil Drain Bolt 16.5 1.68 12.2
Front Final Gear Case Mounting Bolts 50 5.1 37
Front Pinion Gear Cover Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Rear Universal Joint Holder Bolts 25 2.5 18
Propeller Shaft Bearing Case Bolts 25 2.5 18
Propeller Shaft Bearing Case Bracket Bolts 25 2.5 18
Output Driven Bevel Gear Housing Bolts 25 2.5 18
Output Drive Bevel Gear Housing Bolts 25 2.5 18 L
Output Shaft Driven Gear Nut 200 20.4 148 LN*3
Brakes
Brake Hose Banjo Bolts (Front) 23.5 2.40 17.3
Front Brake Hose Clamp Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Brake Hose Banjo Bolt (Master Cylinder) 23.5 2.40 17.3
Brake Fluid Reservoir Bolt 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Brake Master Cylinder Bolt 23.5 2.40 17.3
Master Cylinder Push Rod Locknut 13.2 1.35 9.7
Brake Pedal Bracket Bolts 26 2.7 19
Front Caliper Holder Pins 40 4.1 30 Si
Caliper Bleed Valves 5.4 0.55 48 in·lb
Caliper Mounting Bolts 45 4.6 33 L
Brake Disc Bolts 56.5 5.76 41.7 LN*1
Parking Brake Cable Locknuts 7.8 0.80 69 in·lb
Parking Brake Lever Bolts 26 2.7 19
Master Cylinder Brake Pipe Joint 23.5 2.40 17.3
Brake Pipe Joint Nuts 17.5 1.78 12.9
Brake Pipe Joint Mounting Bolt 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Brake Hose Banjo Bolts (Rear, TORX) 23.5 2.40 17.3
Caliper Mounting Bolts 45 4.6 33 L
Rear Caliper Holder Shafts 22 2.2 16 Si
Rear Caliper Holder Pins 40 4.1 30 Si
Brake Disc Bolts 56.5 5.76 41 .7 LN*1
Scraper Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Suspension
Shock Absorber Bolts 95.5 9.74 70.4
Shock Absorber Eyelet 67.8 6.91 50.0 LN*8, R
Front Stabilizer Holder Bolts 29.5 3.01 21.8
Stabilizer Joint Nuts 41.5 4.23 30.6 R
Front Suspension Arm Pivot Bolts 95.5 9.74 70.4
Rear Stabilizer Holder Bolts 60 6.1 44
Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts 95.5 9.74 70.4
Rear Control Arm Pivot Bolts 95.5 9.74 70.4
Rear Knuckle Pivot Nuts 95.5 9.74 70.4 R
Steering
Intermediate Shaft Clamp Bolts 26 2.7 19 LN*4, S
EPS Unit Bolts 21 .5 2.19 15.9
Steering Shaft Pivot Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in ·lb AG
Tilt Steering Damper Convex Nuts 11.5 1.17 102 in·lb
Tilt Steering Damper Convcave Nuts 16.5 1.68 12.2
Steering Wheel Nut 54 5.5 40 R
Steering Gear Assembly Bolts 95.5 9.74 70.4 LN*1
Tie-Rod End Locknuts 106 10.8 78.2
Tie-Rod End Nuts 41.5 4.23 30.6
Steering Knuckle Joint Nuts 70 7.1 52
Frame
Seat Rail Bolts, L = 16 20 2.0 15 LN*1
Seat Rail Bolts, L = 35 20 2.0 15
Seat Belt Bolts (Upper) 41 .5 4.23 30.6 L
Seat Belt Bolts (Lower) 46.5 4.74 34.3
Seat Belt Retractor Bolts 46.5 4.74 34.3
Seat Belt Buckle Bolts 46.5 4.74 34.3
Cargo Bed Frame Nuts 47.5 4.84 35.0 R
Cargo Bed Frame Bolts 21 .5 2.19 15.9
ROPS Bolts, L = 35 87.5 8.92 64.5
ROPS Bolts, L = 25 87.5 8.92 64.5
ROPS Joint Nuts 87.5 8.92 64.5 R
ROPS Bolts, L = 16 87.5 8.92 64.5
Inner Radiator Shroud Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Bottom Guard Bolts 9.0 0.92 80 in·lb
Door Latch Cable Locknuts 4.4 0.45 39 in·lb
Outer Door Handle Screws 6.9 0.70 61 in·lb
Door Latch Bolts 9.8 1.0 87 in·lb
Door Striker Nuts 6.9 0.70 61 in·lb
Handgrip Bracket Bolts 41 .5 4.23 30.6
Center Subframe Bolts (M10) 41 .5 4.23 30.6
Center Subframe Bolts (M8) 21 .5 2.19 15.9
Seat Frame Bolts (M8) 21 .5 2.19 15.9
Seat Frame Bolts (M12) 52.5 5.35 38.7
Center Subframe Nut 41 .5 4.23 30.6
Electrical System
Headlight Mounting Screws 3.0 0.31 27 in·lb LN*4
Headlight Stay Bolts 21 .5 2.19 15.9
Headligh Cover Bolts 1.2 0.12 11 in ·lb
Meter Unit Screws 4.5 0.46 40 in ·lb
Ignition Switch Nut 4.0 0.41 35 in·lb
Starter Relay Terminal Nuts 4.9 0.50 43 in·lb
Starter Motor Terminal Nut 6.0 0.61 53 in·lb
Ignition Coil Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Spark Plugs 13 1.3 115in·lb
Frame Ground Terminal Bolt 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Engine Ground Terminal Bolt 29.5 3.01 21.8
Oil Pressure Switch 15 1.5 11 LG
Starter Motor Terminal Locknut 11 1.1 97 in·lb
Starter Motor Mounting Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Brush Holder Screw 3.8 0.39 34 in·lb
Starter Motor Through Bolts 5.0 0.51 44 in·lb
Starter Motor Clutch Bolts 34 3.5 25 LN*2
Alternator Rotor Bolt 205 20.9 151
Crankshaft Sensor Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Stator Coil Bolts 12 1.2 106 in·lb
Regulator/Rectifier Bolts 8.8 0.90 78 in·lb
Alternator Cover Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb s
Alternator Rotor Bolt Cap Cover Bolts 10 1.0 89 in·lb
Alternator Rotor Bolt Cap 20 2.0 15
Battery Holder Bolts 21.5 2.19 15.9
