TorqueSpec Database

2001-2011 Honda Civic Torque Specs | Engine, Brakes & More

2001-2011 Honda Civic Torque Specs | Engine, Brakes & More

On this page are all of the torque specifications you need for a Honda Civic, all models from 2001 – 2011.

If you need a quick reference to a specific torque spec, utilize the Quick Jump feature below to get to the category you need. Some categories have “Popular Torque Specs” to make finding what you need a breeze!

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Honda Civic Fluid Capacities

Engine Oil Capacity (with filter change)*
1.7L Engines:
-D17A2, D17A6 Engines: 3.7 quarts
-D17A1 Engine: 3.4 quarts
1.8L Engines: 3.9 quarts
2.0L Engines: 4.6 quarts

Coolant/Antifreeze Capacity*

  • Automatic Models:
    • 2001-2005 models: 4.1 quarts
    • 2006-2011 models (1.8L engine): 5.6 quarts
  • Manual Models:
    • 2001-2005 models: 4.2 quarts
    • 2006-2011 models (1.8L engine): 5.5 quarts
  • 2.0L Engines:
    • 2001-2006 models: 5.3 quarts
    • 2006-2011 models: 4.7 quarts

*All capacities are approximate. Add as necessary to get to the right level.

Torque Specifications

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Brakes

  • Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts:
    • Front: 80 ft. lbs.
    • Rear:
      • 2001-2005 models: 41 ft. lbs.
      • 2006-2011 models: 54 ft. lbs.
  • Caliper Mounting Guide Pins/Bolts:
    • Front: 25 ft. lbs.
    • Rear: 17 ft. lbs.
  • Caliper Banjo Bolts: 25 ft. lbs.
  • Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts: 132 inch-pounds (~11 ft. lbs.)
  • Power Brake Booster Mounting Bolts: 108 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
  • Wheel Cylinder Mounting Bolt:
    • 2001-2005 models: 132 inch-pounds (~11 ft. lbs.)
    • 2006-2011 models: 84 inch-pounds (~7 ft. lbs.)

Engine (1.7L & 1.8L SOHC)

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Oil Drain Plug:
non-hatchback & Si models: 29 ft. lbs.
hatchback & Si models: 33 ft. lbs.
Wheel Lug Nuts: 80 ft. lbs.
Spark Plugs: 156 inch-pounds (~13 ft. lbs.)

Camshaft

  • Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine:
      • 6 mm bolts: 104 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
      • 8 mm bolts: 168 inch-pounds (~14 ft. lbs.)
  • Camshaft Sprocket Bolt:
    • 1.7L engine: 27 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine: 41 ft. lbs.
  • Camshaft Thrust Cover Bolts:
    • 1.8L engine: 88 inch-pounds (~7 ft. lbs.)

Clutch

  • Clutch Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts: 108 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
  • Clutch Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts: 19 ft. lbs.
  • Clutch Release Cylinder Mounting Fasteners: 16 ft. lbs.

Crankshaft

  • Crankshaft Pulley Bolt:
    • 1.7l engine: 181 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine:
      • Original Bolt:
        • Step 1: 51 ft. lbs.
        • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
      • New Bolt:
        • Step 1: 130 ft. lbs.
        • Step 2: Loosen Bolt 2 Full Turns
        • Step 3: 51 ft. lbs.
        • Step 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
  • Driveplate-to-Crankshaft Bolts: 54 ft. lbs.
  • Flywheel-to-Crankshaft Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 87 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine: 76 ft. lbs.
  • Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts*:
    • 1.7L engine:
      • 2001-2005 models: 24 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine:
      • 2006-2011 models:
        • Step 1: 168 inch-pounds (~14 ft. lbs.)
        • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
  • Main Bearing Bridge Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine:
      • Step 1: 18 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2: 38 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine:
      • Main Bridge Bolts (inner bolts):
        • Step 1: 18 ft. lbs.
        • Step 2: Tighten an additional 60 degrees
      • Perimeter Bolts (outer bolts): 17 ft. lbs.

*Bolts must be replaced!

Cylinder Head

  • Cylinder Head Bolts*:
    • 1.7L engine:
      • Step 1: 168 inch-pounds
      • Step 2: 36 ft. lbs.
      • Step 3: 49 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine:
      • Step 1: 29 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
      • Step 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
      • Step 4 (only if using new bolts): Tighten an additional 60 degrees
  • Rocker Arm Assembly Bolts:
    • 1.8L engine: 132 inch-pounds

*Bolts must be replaced!

Driveaxle

  • Driveaxle Hub/Nut:
    • All models except Si models: 134 ft. lbs.
    • 2006-2011 Si models: 181 ft. lbs.
  • Transfer Case Mounting Bolts: 33 ft. lbs.
  • Intermediate Shaft Bearing Support Mounting Bolts: 29 ft. lbs.

Drivebelt

  • Drivebelt Tensioner Mounting Bolts:
    • 1.8L engine:
      • 8mm bolt: 17 ft. lbs.
      • 10 mm bolt: 40 ft. lbs.
    • 2.0L engine: 16 ft. lbs.
    • 2.4L engine: 16 ft. lbs.

Exhaust

  • Exhaust Manifold-to-Cylinder Head Nuts/Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 23 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine: 33 ft. lbs.
  • Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Upper Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 23 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine: 16 ft. lbs.
  • Exhaust Pipe-to-Manifold Bolts: 16 ft. lbs.

Fuel

  • Fuel Rail Mounting Nuts:
    • 1.7L engine: 105 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
    • 1.8L engine: 84 inch-pounds (~7 ft. lbs.)

Intake

  • Intake Manifold Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 16 ft. lbs.
    • 1.8L engine: 17 ft. lbs.
  • Intake Manifold Brace Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 104 inch-pounds
  • Intake Manifold Bracket Bolts:
    • 1.8L engine:
      • Lower: 86 inch-pounds
      • Upper: 17 ft. lbs.

Oil

  • Oil Baffle Plate: 86 inch-pounds
  • Oil Pan Drain Plug:
    • 1.7L engines:
      • D17A1 Engine: 33 ft. lbs.
      • D17A2, D17A6 and 1.8L Engines: 29 ft. lbs.
  • Oil Pan-to-Engine Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 104 inch-pounds
    • 1.8L engine: 156 inch-pounds
  • Oil Pump Pick-up Tube to Pump Housing Nuts:
    • 1.7L engine: 96 inch-pounds
  • Oil Pump Pick-up Screen-to-Main Bearing Cap Fasteners: 104 inch-pounds
  • Oil Pump Cover-to-Housing Screws:
    • 1.7L engine:
      • Aisin: 86 inch-pounds
      • Yamada: 42 inch-pounds
    • 1.8L engine: 72 inch-pounds
  • Rear Main Oil Seal Housing Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 104 inch-pounds

Thermostat

  • Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts:
    • Coupe & Sedan Models: 104 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
    • Hatchback Models: 86 inch-pounds(~7 ft. lbs.)

Throttle Body

  • Throttle Body Mounting Bolts/Nuts: 16 ft. lbs.

Timing Chain

  • Timing Chain Cover Bolts:
    • 1.8L engine:
      • 6 mm bolts: 86 inch-pounds
      • 8 mm bolts: 23 ft. lbs.
      • Dowel bolts: 104 inch-pounds
  • Timing Chain Guide Bolts:
    • 1.8L engine: 104 inch-pounds
  • Timing Chain Guide Pivot Bolt:
    • 1.8L engine: 16 ft. lbs.
  • Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts:
    • 1.8L engine: 86 inch-pounds
  • Timing Belt Cover Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 86 inch-pounds
  • Timing Belt Tensioner Mounting Bolt:
    • 1.7L engine: 33 ft. lbs.

Transaxle (Automatic)

  • Transaxle Drain Plug: 36 ft. lbs.
  • Transaxle-to-Engine Mounting Bolts: 47 ft. lbs.

Transaxle (Manual)

  • Check/Fill Plug: 33 ft. lbs.
  • Drain Plug: 29 ft.lbs.

Valve cover

  • Valve Cover Bolts:
    • 1.7L engine: 86 inch-pounds
    • 1.8L engine: 104 inch-pounds

Water pump

  • Water Pump Bolts: 104 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
  • Water Pump Pulley Bolts (1.8L engine): 120 inch-pounds (~10 ft. lbs.)

Engine (2.0L DOHC)

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Balance Shaft

  • Balance Shaft Sprocket Bolt: 33 ft. lbs.
  • Balance Shaft Case Bolts:
    • Short Bolts: 104 inch-pounds
    • Long Bolts: 20 ft. lbs.
  • Balance Shaft Assembly-to-Engine Block Bolts:
    • Short Bolts: 16 ft. lbs.
    • Long Bolts: 33 ft. lbs.

Camshaft

  • Camshaft Sprocket Bolts:
    • Intake Camshaft Sprocket (VTC Actuator): 83 ft. lbs.
    • Exhaust Camshaft Sprocket: 53 ft. lbs.
  • Camshaft Holder Bolts:
    • 6 mm bolts: 104 inch-pounds
    • 8 mm bolts: 16 ft. lbs.

Clutch

  • Clutch Release Cylinder Mounting Fasteners: 16 ft. lbs.
  • Clutch Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts: 108 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
  • Clutch Pressure Plate-to-Flywheel Bolts: 19 ft. lbs.

Crankshaft

  • Crankshaft Pulley Bolt:
    • Step 1: 36 ft. lbs.
    • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
  • Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolts*:
    • 2.0L engine:
      • 2001-2005 models:
        • Step 1: 168 inch-pounds (~14 ft. lbs.)
        • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
      • 2006-2011 models:
        • Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
        • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
  • Main Bearing Bridge Bolts:
    • Main Bridge Bolts (inner bolts):
      • Step 1: 22 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2:Tighten an additional 60 degrees
    • Perimeter Bolts (outer bolts): 16 ft. lbs.

*Bolts must be replaced!

Cylinder Head

  • Cylinder Head Bolts*:
    • Step 1: 29 ft. lbs.
    • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
    • Step 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
    • Step 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees

*Bolts must be replaced!

Driveaxle

  • Driveaxle Hub/Nut:
    • All models except Si models: 134 ft. lbs.
    • 2006-2011 Si models: 181 ft. lbs.
  • Transfer Case Mounting Bolts: 33 ft. lbs.
  • Intermediate Shaft Bearing Support Mounting Bolts: 29 ft. lbs.

Drivebelt

  • Drivebelt Tensioner Bolts: 16 ft. lbs.

Exhaust

  • Exhaust Manifold Bolts/Nuts: 33 ft. lbs.
  • Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts: 16 ft. lbs.
  • Exhaust Pipe-to-Manifold Bolts: 16 ft. lbs.

Flywheel/Driveplate

  • Driveplate Bolts: 54 ft. lbs.
  • Flywheel Bolts:
    • 2002 – 2005 models: 90 ft. lbs.
    • 2006 – 2011 models: 76 ft. lbs.

Fuel

  • Fuel Rail Mounting Nuts: 192 inch-pounds (16 ft. lbs.)

Intake

  • Intake Manifold Cover Bolts: 104 inch-pounds

Oil

  • Oil Cooler Hose Joint Pipe Mounting Bolt: 104 inch-pounds
  • Oil Pump Housing Bolts: 104 inch-pounds
  • Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug: 29 ft. lbs.
  • Oil Pan Bolts: 104 inch-pounds

Thermostat

  • Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts:
    • Coupe & Sedan Models: 104 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
    • Hatchback Models: 86 inch-pounds(~7 ft. lbs.)

Throttle Body

  • Throttle Body Mounting Bolts/Nuts: 16 ft. lbs.

Timing Chain

  • Timing Chain Cover Bolts: 104 inch-pounds
  • Timing Chain Tensioner Bolts: 104 inch-pounds
  • Timing Chain Guide Bolts:
    • Camshaft Chain Guide Bolts: 104 inch-pounds
    • Tensioner Arm Bolt: 16 ft. lbs.
    • Upper Timing Chain Guide Bolts: 16 ft. lbs.

Transaxle (Automatic)

  • Transaxle Drain Plug: 36 ft. lbs.
  • Transaxle-to-Engine Mounting Bolts: 47 ft. lbs.

Transaxle (Manual)

  • Check/Fill Plug: 33 ft. lbs.
  • Drain Plug: 29 ft.lbs.

Valve Cover

  • Valve Cover Nuts: 104 inch-pounds

Water Pump

  • Water Pump Bolts: 104 inch-pounds (~9 ft. lbs.)
  • Water Pump Pulley Bolts (1.8L engine): 120 inch-pounds (~10 ft. lbs.)

Suspension – Front

  • Struts:
    • Damper Rod Nut*: 33 ft. lbs.
    • Strut Upper Mounting Nuts*: 33 ft. lbs.
    • Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Bolts/Nuts:
      • Coupe and Sedan models:
        • 2001-2002 models: 76 ft. lbs.
        • 2003-2005 models: 116 ft. lbs.
        • 2006-2011 models: 67 ft. lbs.
      • Hatchback models: 116 ft. lbs.
  • Stabilizer Bar:
    • Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts:
      • 2001-2005 models: 29 ft. lbs.
      • 2006-2011 models:
        • Upper: 28 ft. lbs.
        • Lower: 25 ft. lbs.
    • Stabilizer Bar Bracket Bolts: 29 ft. lbs.
  • Control Arm:
    • Arm-to-Subframe: 61 ft. lbs.
    • Balljoint-to-Control Arm Nut: 47 ft. lbs.
    • Lower Balljoint Mounting Nuts/Bolts:
      • 2006-2011 models: 38 ft. lbs.
  • Subframe Bolts:
    • Main Bolts: 76 ft. lbs.
    • Mid-bracket Bolts (2): 47 ft. lbs.

*Bolts/Nuts must be replaced!

Suspension – Rear

  • Rear Hub Mounting Bolts:
    • 2006-2011 models: 47 ft. lbs.
  • Shock Absorber Mounting Fasteners*:
    • 2001-2005 models:
      • Upper: 43 ft. lbs.
      • Lower: 45 ft. lbs.
    • 2006-2011 models:
      • Upper: 54 ft. lbs.
      • Lower:
        • Non-Si models: 43 ft. lbs.
        • Si models: 51 ft. lbs.
  • Damper Rod Nut: 22 ft. lbs.
  • Stabilizer Bar:
    • Clamp Bolts: 16 ft. lbs.
    • Link-to-Trailing Arm Nuts*: 29 ft. lbs.
    • Link-to-Stabilizer Bar Nuts*: 28 ft. lbs.
  • Trailing Arm-to-Chassis Mounting Bolts*: 80 ft. lbs.
  • Trailing Arm-to-Chassis Pivot Bolt*: 43 ft. lbs.
  • Trailing Arm-to-Knuckle Bolts*: 43 ft. lbs.
  • Upper Arm-to-Knuckle Pivot Bolt*:
    • 2001-2005 models: 43 ft. lbs.
    • 2006-2011 models: 80 ft. lbs.
  • Upper Arm-to-Chassis Mounting Bolts*: 80 ft. lbs.

*Bolts must be replaced!

Steering

  • Airbag Module-to-Steering Wheel Fasteners: 86 inch-pounds (~7 ft. lbs.)
  • Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Motor Fasteners: 14 ft. lbs.
  • Power Steering Pump-to-Engine Bracket Mounting Fasteners: 14 ft. lbs.
    • Coupe and Sedan models: 17 ft. lbs.
  • Power Steering Motor Bolts:
    • Hatchback models: 14 ft. lbs.
  • Steering Gear Mounting Bolts/Nuts:
    • 2001-2005 models: 45 ft. lbs.
    • 2006-2011 models: 40 ft. lbs.
  • Tie-Rod End-to-Steering Knuckle Nut:
    • 2001-2005 models: 32 ft. lbs.
    • 2006-2011 models: 40 ft. lbs.
  • Intermediate Shaft-to-Universal Joint Pinch-Bolt: 21 ft. lbs.
  • Steering Gear Input Shaft-to-Universal Joint Pinch-Bolt: 21 ft. lbs.
  • Steering Column Mounting Fasteners: 132 inch-pounds (~11 ft. lbs.)
  • Steering Wheel Mounting Bolt/Nut: 29 ft. lbs.

Wheels

  • Lug Nuts: 80 ft. lbs.