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Jeep Wrangler JK Drivetrain Torque Specs
Manual Transmission (NSG370) Torque Specs
When removing the transmission, do not attempt to unbolt it without having proper support from a jack. It is recommended to have the transmission secured to the jack before beginning removal.
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Description |
Specification |
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Drain Plug |
22 ft-lbs |
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Fill Plug |
22 ft-lbs |
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Shift Tower Bolts |
10 ft-lbs |
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Shift Lever Bolt |
33 in.lbs |
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Housing Bolts |
20 ft-lbs |
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Input Shaft Retainer Bolts |
80 in.lbs |
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Bearing Retainer Bolts |
88 in.lbs |
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Shift Rail Support Bolts |
71 in.lbs |
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Idler Gear Shaft Bolt |
15 ft-lbs |
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Countershaft Bolt |
74 ft-lbs |
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Transmission Top Four Bolts |
30 ft-lbs |
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Transmission Side Two Bolts |
50 ft-lbs |
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Transmission Bottom Four Bolts |
40 ft-lbs |
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Crossmember Bolts |
35 ft-lbs |
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Transmission Mount Bolts |
35 ft-lbs |
Automatic Transmission (42RLE) Torque Specs
3.8 Liters of Mopar ATF 4 should be used in this transmission. It has 4 forward gear ranges.
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Description |
Specification |
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Converter To Flexplate Bolt |
65 ft-lbs |
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Fluid Filter To Valve Body Bolt |
45 in-lbs |
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L/R Clutch Retainer To Case Bolt |
45 in-lbs |
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Adapter/Extension Housing Bolt |
40 ft-lbs |
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Manual Valve Lever To Manual Valve Bolt |
45 in-lbs |
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Oil Pan To Case Bolt |
14.5 ft-lbs |
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Oil Pump To Case Bolt |
265 in-lbs |
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Park Sprag Retainer Bolt |
40 in-lbs |
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Reaction Shaft Support Halves Bolt |
250 in-lbs |
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Solenoid/Pressure Switch Assy To Valve Body Bolt |
50 in-lbs |
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Torque Converter Housing To Engine Block Bolt |
95 ft-lbs |
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Valve Body To Case Bolt |
105 in-lbs |
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Valve Body To Transfer Plate Bolt |
45 in-lbs |
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Cooler Line Fitting |
35 ft-lbs |
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Output Shaft Nut |
200 ft-lbs |
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Pressure Tap Plug |
45 in-lbs |
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Input Speed To Case Sensor Bolt |
80 in-lbs |
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Output Speed To Case Sensor Bolt |
80 in-lbs |
Automatic Transmission (545RFE) Torque Specs
This transmission has 5 forward gear ranges and uses ATF 4.
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Description |
Specification |
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Fitting, Cooler Line At Trans |
155 in-lbs |
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Torque Converter Housing To Engine Upper Four Bolts |
30 ft-lbs |
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Torque Converter Housing To Engine Lower Four Bolts |
40 ft-lbs |
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Transmission Collar |
50 ft-lbs |
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Torque Converter To Flexplate Bolts |
23 ft-lbs |
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Crossmember Nuts and Bolts |
50 ft-lbs |
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Flexplate To Crankshaft Bolts |
55 ft-lbs |
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Clevis Bracket / Rear Support Bolts |
35 ft-lbs |
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Converter Housing Bolts |
50 ft-lbs |
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Oil Pan Bolts |
105 in-lbs |
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Primary Fluid Filter Screw |
40 in-lbs |
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Transfer Case Nuts |
26 ft-lbs |
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Oil Filter, Cooler Return |
84 in-lbs |
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Oil Pump Bolt |
250 in-lbs |
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Oil Pump Body To Cover Bolts |
40 in-lbs |
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Plate To Oil Pump Body Screw |
40 in-lbs |
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Valve Body To Case Bolt |
105 in-lbs |
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Pressure Test Port Plug |
45 in-lbs |
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Reaction Shaft Support Bolt |
105 in-lbs |
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Valve Body To Transfer Plate Screw |
50 in-lbs |
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Solenoid Module To Transfer Plate Screw |
50 in-lbs |
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Accumulator Cover Screw |
60 in-lbs |
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Detent Spring Screw |
40 in-lbs |
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Input Speed Sensor Bolt |
105 in-lbs |
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Output Speed Sensor Bolt |
105 in-lbs |
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Line Pressure Sensor Bolt |
105 in-lbs |
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Extension Housing Bolt |
40 ft-lbs |
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Manual Valve Cam Retaining Screw |
40 in-lbs |
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Manual Selector Shaft Retaining Screw |
250 in-lbs |
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Manual Selector Shaft Cross Bolt |
140 in-lbs |
Transfer Case (NV241 GENII) Torque Specs
This transfer case uses around 2 quarts of ATF 4. depending on what model your Wrangler is, you will have a 2.72:1 gear ratio in 4wd-low.
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Description |
Specification |
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Detent Plug |
12-18 ft-lbs |
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Drain/Fill Plug |
15-25 ft-lbs |
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Extension Housing Bolt |
12-18 ft-lbs |
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Case Half Bolt |
15-24 ft-lbs |
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Oil Pump Screw |
8-12 ft-lbs |
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Front Companion Flange Nut |
90-130 ft-lbs |
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Range Lever Nut |
20-25 ft-lbs |
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Sector Support |
20-30 ft-lbs |
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Mounting Nuts |
20-30 ft-lbs |
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Position Sensor |
16-25 ft-lbs |
Transfer Case (NV241OR) Torque Specs
This transfer case is used in rubicon models for JK Wranglers and uses around 2 quarts of ATF 4. In 4wd-low it has a 4:1 gear ratio ratio.
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Description |
Specification |
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Detent Plug |
12-18 ft-lbs |
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Drain/Fill Plug |
15-25 ft-lbs |
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Rear Extension Bolt |
12-18 ft-lbs |
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Front Input Retainer Bolt |
16 ft-lbs |
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Case Half Bolt |
15-20 ft-lbs |
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Front Yoke Nut |
90-130 ft-lbs |
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Rear Companion Flange Nut |
190-230 ft-lbs |
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Shift Lever Bolt |
15-25 ft-lbs |
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Mounting Nuts |
20-30 ft-lbs |
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U-Joint Bolts |
17 ft-lbs |
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Sector Support |
20-30 ft-lbs |
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Transfer Case Position Sensor |
16-25 ft-lbs |