2026 Abarth 500C engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M7	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft23–33 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor	16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft23–33 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket


M10	33.93–48.68 lbf⋅ft33.93–48.68 lbf⋅ft46–66 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	5.16–10.33 lbf⋅ft5.16–10.33 lbf⋅ft7–14 N⋅m
Alternator	33.93–48.68 lbf⋅ft33.93–48.68 lbf⋅ft46–66 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


M10	33.93–48.68 lbf⋅ft33.93–48.68 lbf⋅ft46–66 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging


Turbo charger	16.96–20.65 lbf⋅ft16.96–20.65 lbf⋅ft23–28 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 312 A1.000 133 HP at 5500 RPM, 206 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.1–)


M12	13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft13.28–16.23 lbf⋅ft18–22 N⋅m
M6	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreTurbocharger oil return line

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 312 A1.000 133 HP at 5500 RPM, 206 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.1–)


M16	22.13–26.55 lbf⋅ft22.13–26.55 lbf⋅ft30–36 N⋅m
M6	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


M6	6.64–9.59 lbf⋅ft6.64–9.59 lbf⋅ft9–13 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreM16


Locking screws	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreM20


Locking screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAt the cylinder head


M8	10.33–14.75 lbf⋅ft10.33–14.75 lbf⋅ft14–20 N⋅m

expand_moreM16


Cap	10.33–14.75 lbf⋅ft10.33–14.75 lbf⋅ft14–20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreM8


First stage	14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft19–21 N⋅m
Second stage	40°40°40°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreM12


First stage	14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft19–21 N⋅m
Second stage	107–113°107–113°107–113°

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley

expand_moreM8


Screws	16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft23–33 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


First stage	14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft14.01–15.49 lbf⋅ft19–21 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	50°50°50°

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreM10

Figure 2. Engine block, Main bearing, M10.

expand_moreScrews
See figure 2.


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	80°80°80°

expand_moreM8


Screws	21.39–28.76 lbf⋅ft21.39–28.76 lbf⋅ft29–39 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreM12


Screws	81.13–97.36 lbf⋅ft81.13–97.36 lbf⋅ft110–132 N⋅m
Drive wheel toothed belt

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


M12 × 1,25 screws	81.13–117.27 lbf⋅ft81.13–117.27 lbf⋅ft110–159 N⋅m
Toothed wheel

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


M12 × 1,25 screws	81.13–117.27 lbf⋅ft81.13–117.27 lbf⋅ft110–159 N⋅m
Toothed wheel

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom


M6	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m
M8	16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft23–33 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard at the top	16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft23–33 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller

expand_moreM8


Nuts	16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft23–33 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil cooler lines

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 312 A1.000 133 HP at 5500 RPM, 206 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.1–)


M16	22.13–26.55 lbf⋅ft22.13–26.55 lbf⋅ft30–36 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


Oil filter cover	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block	33.93–48.68 lbf⋅ft33.93–48.68 lbf⋅ft46–66 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 312 A1.000 133 HP at 5500 RPM, 206 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.1–)


M6	6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft9–11 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


At the gearbox	25.81–42.04 lbf⋅ft25.81–42.04 lbf⋅ft35–57 N⋅m
On the engine block	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 312 A3.000 138 HP at 5500 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2009.9–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	28.03–42.78 lbf⋅ft28.03–42.78 lbf⋅ft38–58 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreM10


Screws	40.57–59 lbf⋅ft40.57–59 lbf⋅ft55–80 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting


On chassis	29.5–48.68 lbf⋅ft29.5–48.68 lbf⋅ft40–66 N⋅m
On engine bracket	32.45–51.63 lbf⋅ft32.45–51.63 lbf⋅ft44–70 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe

expand_moreAt the subframe


M10 × 1,25 screws	46.47–56.79 lbf⋅ft46.47–56.79 lbf⋅ft63–77 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis (M12 × 1,25)


Front	79.66–97.36 lbf⋅ft79.66–97.36 lbf⋅ft108–132 N⋅m
Lateral-fitting screw	63.43–77.44 lbf⋅ft63.43–77.44 lbf⋅ft86–105 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis on the rear side


M14 × 1,5 screws	109.9–134.24 lbf⋅ft109.9–134.24 lbf⋅ft149–182 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe diagonal strut


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the subframe	79.66–97.36 lbf⋅ft79.66–97.36 lbf⋅ft108–132 N⋅m
Onto torque support bracket	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque support bracket


At the gearbox	51.63–81.13 lbf⋅ft51.63–81.13 lbf⋅ft70–110 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter


M8	19.91–29.5 lbf⋅ft19.91–29.5 lbf⋅ft27–40 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreM8 × 1,25 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage	30°30°30°

expand_moreExhaust manifold heat shields

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 312 A1.000 133 HP at 5500 RPM, 206 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.1–)


M6	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe


M8	11.06–22.86 lbf⋅ft11.06–22.86 lbf⋅ft15–31 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket


M8	5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft5.9–8.85 lbf⋅ft8–12 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	11.8–17.7 lbf⋅ft11.8–17.7 lbf⋅ft16–24 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


M8	16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft16.96–24.34 lbf⋅ft23–33 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2026 Abarth 500C user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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