944 / 968 Torque Reference (Master List)

A single place to look up the fasteners you’ll meet on a 944, 944 Turbo, 924S or 968. The specs here are pulled from the individual repair guides — each section links back to the procedure it came from, where you’ll find the full context, tools and sequence.

Before you reach for the torque wrench. Values vary by model year and by whether a fastener is reused — always confirm against the specific procedure for your car. Where the original gave only one unit, the converted value is marked with ≈. Angle-tightening (e.g. +60°) means turn the fastener the stated angle after the initial torque, using a paint mark to track it.

General fastener torque

When a specific value isn’t called out, these are the default torques by thread size:

Thread size	Torque
6 mm	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
8 mm	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
10 mm	40 Nm (29 ft-lb)

Cylinder head

Head bolts are not a single value — they use a staged torque-plus-angle procedure that differs by engine (M44 variant). Use the dedicated guide for the correct sequence and figures for your car.

Fastener	Size	Torque
Cylinder-head bolts	—	Staged by engine — see the torque-sequence guide
Front cylinder-head Allen bolts	M8 (6 mm head)	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Exhaust manifold nuts	—	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Timing belt & engine front

Fastener	Size	Torque
Crankshaft (pulley) bolt	—	210 Nm (155 ft-lb)
Cam belt tensioning roller locknut	—	45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Water pump idler roller retaining bolt	—	45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Balance shaft belt tensioner locking bolt & locknut	—	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Balance shaft sprocket cover retaining bolts	—	45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Balance shaft front support bolts	M8	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Power steering pulley mounting bolts	—	13 Nm (9.5 ft-lb)

From: Timing belt installation · Timing belt tensioning · Balance shaft oil seal

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Camshaft & valvetrain

Fastener	Size	Torque
Cam housing bolts	—	20 Nm (14 ft-lb)
Cam sprocket retaining collar bolt — cheesehead	M10 × 65 mm	65–70 Nm (48–52 ft-lb)
Cam sprocket retaining collar bolt — hex head	M10	45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Distributor housing retaining bolts	M6	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Cam cover / lifting ring bolts	M6 × 22 mm	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)

From: Camshaft assembly installation · Camshaft oil seal replacement

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Bottom end

Fastener	Size	Torque
Main bearing nuts — Stage 1	M12 · 19 mm	30 Nm (22 ft-lb)
Main bearing nuts — Stage 2	M12 · 19 mm	+60° (turn angle)
Flywheel to crankshaft bolts	—	90 Nm (65 ft-lb)

From: Crank scraper installation · Clutch replacement

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Lubrication & oil system

Fastener	Size	Torque
Oil drain plug (with new seal ring)	—	50 Nm (37 ft-lb)
Oil filter (oiled seal)	—	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Oil pump mounting bolts	M6	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Oil pump mounting bolt	M10	45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Oil pan bolts — Step 2	—	4 Nm (3 ft-lb)
Oil pan bolts — Step 3 (final)	—	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Oil cooler housing bolts	M8	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Oil cooler heat shield bolts	M6	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Oil pressure relief valve	—	45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Oil pressure sending unit	—	35 Nm (26 ft-lb)

From: Oil & filter change · Oil pan gasket · Oil pump R&I · Oil cooler

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Cooling

Fastener	Size	Torque
Water pump nuts & bolts	—	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Thermofan switch — plastic radiator threads	—	20 Nm (≈15 ft-lb)
Thermofan switch — brass radiator threads	—	28 Nm (≈21 ft-lb)

From: Water pump replacement · Thermofan switch

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Intake, fuel & ignition

Fastener	Size	Torque
Intake manifold retaining bolts (×8, Allen)	M8	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Intake manifold brace bolt	M8	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Fuel rail retaining bolts (×4)	M6 · 10 mm	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Fuel rail end cap (sealing ball)	—	22 Nm (16 ft-lb)
Speed / reference sensor retaining bolts	—	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Spark plugs	—	25–30 Nm (18–22 ft-lb)

From: Intake manifold R&I · Fuel rail & injectors · Spark plugs

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Exhaust & turbo

Fastener	Size	Torque
Exhaust manifold nuts	—	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Header to exhaust flange nuts	—	20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Wastegate to mounting bracket Allen bolts	6 mm hex	20 Nm (14 ft-lb)
Wastegate diaphragm flange retaining bolt	—	20 Nm (14 ft-lb)
Inlet pipe to cross-over flange bolts	—	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Discharge pipe flange & bracket bolt	13 mm	20 Nm (14 ft-lb)
Discharge pipe to main exhaust flange bolts	—	8 Nm (6 ft-lb)

From: Exhaust system R&I · Wastegate R&I

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Clutch

Fastener	Size	Torque
Clutch housing bolts	—	75 Nm (54 ft-lb)
Pressure plate bolts	—	25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
Clutch guide sleeve bolts	—	15 Nm (11 ft-lb)
Clutch pivot shaft retaining screw	—	9.5 Nm (7 ft-lb)
Clutch pivot shaft locking nut	—	7.5 Nm (6 ft-lb)
Clutch slave cylinder mounting bolts	—	21 Nm (15 ft-lb)
Starter mounting bolts	—	45 Nm (32 ft-lb)
Engine-to-clutch-housing support bolts (early cars)	—	42 Nm (30 ft-lb)

From: Clutch replacement

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Transaxle & driveline

Fastener	Size	Torque
Transaxle drain plug	—	24 Nm (18 ft-lb)
Transaxle fill plug	—	24 Nm (18 ft-lb)
Torque tube flange to clutch housing bolts	M10 × 35 mm	42 Nm (30 ft-lb)
Transaxle to torque tube bell housing	M12	85 Nm (62 ft-lb)
Transaxle to torque tube bell housing	M10	42 Nm (30 ft-lb)
Transaxle carrier to body bolts	—	46 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Transaxle support cross-member bolts	M10	46 Nm (34 ft-lb)
Drive shaft clamping collar Allen bolt	—	80 Nm (58 ft-lb)
CV joint bolts (to transaxle)	—	41 Nm (30 ft-lb)
CV joint to flange bolt (cheesehead)	M8 · 8 mm 12-point	42 Nm (30 ft-lb)
Shift rod retaining bolt (Loctite)	—	21 Nm (15 ft-lb)

From: Transaxle R&I · Manual transmission fluid change · CV joints

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Engine mounts & cross-member

Fastener	Size	Torque
Cross-member mounting bolts	M12 · 19 mm socket	85 Nm (63 ft-lb)
Upper motor mount bolts	8 mm · 13 mm socket	23 Nm (17 ft-lb)
Lower motor mount bolts	17 mm socket	32 ft-lb (≈43 Nm)

From: Engine installation · Motor mounts — replacing

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Suspension

Fastener	Size	Torque
Control arm to cross-member	—	65 Nm (48 ft-lb)
Control arm to chassis bolts	M10	46 Nm (34 ft-lb)
Control arm eccentric bolt assembly to body	—	46 Nm (34 ft-lb)
Control arm eccentric bolt lock nut	—	100 Nm (74 ft-lb)
Ball joint to spindle bolt / lock nut	—	50 Nm (37 ft-lb)
Ball joint to steering knuckle lock nut	M10	50 Nm (37 ft-lb)
Front strut cartridge cap	—	150 Nm ±30 (111 ±22 ft-lb)
Front strut top bearing retaining nut	—	77 Nm (57 ft-lb)
Sway bar / linkage to body bolts	M8	23 Nm (17 ft-lb)
Sway bar to control arm — steel arms	—	23 Nm (17 ft-lb)
Sway bar to control arm — aluminum arms	—	25 Nm (18 ft-lb)
Rear axle (hub) nut — steel trailing arm	—	350 ft-lb (≈475 Nm)
Rear axle (hub) nut — aluminum trailing arm	—	500 Nm (368 ft-lb)

From: Control arm replacement · Front strut R&I · Rear wheel bearing — steel · Rear wheel bearing — aluminum

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Steering

Fastener	Size	Torque
Steering wheel retaining nut	—	45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
Steering rack mounting bolts	—	23 Nm (17 ft-lb)
Steering rack clamp bolts	—	17 ft-lb (≈23 Nm)
Inner tie rod (power steering)	30 mm	52 ft-lb (≈70 Nm)
Tie rod end to steering knuckle lock nut	—	30 ft-lb (≈41 Nm)
High-pressure line to rack (bronze crush washers)	—	15 ft-lb (≈20 Nm)
High-pressure line to PS pump (bronze crush washers)	—	33 ft-lb (≈45 Nm)
Return line to rack (bronze crush washers)	—	15 ft-lb (≈20 Nm)

From: Steering rack replacement · Steering wheel R&I

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91

Brakes & wheels

Fastener	Size	Torque
Wheel lug nuts	—	130 Nm (96 ft-lb)

From: Brake pad replacement

🔧 See these bolts in the catalog: 82–85 · 85–88 · 89–91