2002 Alfa Romeo Spider 916 fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreEngine tightening torques

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	14.01–16.96 lbf⋅ft14.01–16.96 lbf⋅ft19–23 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft17–21 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines	12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft17–21 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All Alfa Romeo gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AR 16201 engines	15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft21–26 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	15.49–16.96 lbf⋅ft15.49–16.96 lbf⋅ft21–23 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline straight-4 1.7 L AR 32201 engines	15.49–16.96 lbf⋅ft15.49–16.96 lbf⋅ft21–23 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AR 32310 engines	15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft21–26 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.01–16.96 lbf⋅ft14.01–16.96 lbf⋅ft19–23 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines	13.28–14.75 lbf⋅ft13.28–14.75 lbf⋅ft18–20 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	13.28–14.75 lbf⋅ft13.28–14.75 lbf⋅ft18–20 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	11.8–13.28 lbf⋅ft11.8–13.28 lbf⋅ft16–18 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M7	10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft10.33–12.54 lbf⋅ft14–17 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Alfa Romeo gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AR 16201 engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°
Fifth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines	13.28–15.49 lbf⋅ft13.28–15.49 lbf⋅ft18–21 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft9–11 N⋅m
All other modifications	9.59–12.54 lbf⋅ft9.59–12.54 lbf⋅ft13–17 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	39.09–43.52 lbf⋅ft39.09–43.52 lbf⋅ft53–59 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	39.09–43.52 lbf⋅ft39.09–43.52 lbf⋅ft53–59 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	147.51–182.18 lbf⋅ft147.51–182.18 lbf⋅ft200–247 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	173.33 lbf⋅ft173.33 lbf⋅ft235 N⋅m
All other modifications	250.77–278.8 lbf⋅ft250.77–278.8 lbf⋅ft340–378 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines	147.51–182.18 lbf⋅ft147.51–182.18 lbf⋅ft200–247 N⋅m
All other modifications	17.7–21.39 lbf⋅ft17.7–21.39 lbf⋅ft24–29 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines	96.62–111.37 lbf⋅ft96.62–111.37 lbf⋅ft131–151 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	101.05–111.37 lbf⋅ft101.05–111.37 lbf⋅ft137–151 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	101.05–111.37 lbf⋅ft101.05–111.37 lbf⋅ft137–151 N⋅m
All other modifications	89.25–109.9 lbf⋅ft89.25–109.9 lbf⋅ft121–149 N⋅m
Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreMain bearing


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	61.96–68.59 lbf⋅ft61.96–68.59 lbf⋅ft84–93 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	61.96–68.59 lbf⋅ft61.96–68.59 lbf⋅ft84–93 N⋅m
All other modifications	70.81–87.77 lbf⋅ft70.81–87.77 lbf⋅ft96–119 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreBalance shaft toothed belt tension pulley


M6	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines	50.15–61.96 lbf⋅ft50.15–61.96 lbf⋅ft68–84 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	50.15–61.96 lbf⋅ft50.15–61.96 lbf⋅ft68–84 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	71.54–86.29 lbf⋅ft71.54–86.29 lbf⋅ft97–117 N⋅m
All other modifications	73.76–91.46 lbf⋅ft73.76–91.46 lbf⋅ft100–124 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


M8	5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft5.9–7.38 lbf⋅ft8–10 N⋅m

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreAll Alfa Romeo gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AR 16201 engines


M12	73.76–91.46 lbf⋅ft73.76–91.46 lbf⋅ft100–124 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Alfa Romeo gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AR 16201 engines	15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft21–26 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AR 32310 engines	15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft21–26 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft17–21 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	14.01–16.96 lbf⋅ft14.01–16.96 lbf⋅ft19–23 N⋅m
All other modifications	15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft21–26 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	47.2–58.27 lbf⋅ft47.2–58.27 lbf⋅ft64–79 N⋅m
All other modifications	12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft17–21 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


M6	5.16–6.64 lbf⋅ft5.16–6.64 lbf⋅ft7–9 N⋅m
M8	15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft15.49–19.18 lbf⋅ft21–26 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	10.33–16.96 lbf⋅ft10.33–16.96 lbf⋅ft14–23 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75–15.49 lbf⋅ft14.75–15.49 lbf⋅ft20–21 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft36.88–44.25 lbf⋅ft50–60 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	16.23–19.91 lbf⋅ft16.23–19.91 lbf⋅ft22–27 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft12.54–15.49 lbf⋅ft17–21 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	19.91–25.08 lbf⋅ft19.91–25.08 lbf⋅ft27–34 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	18.44–25.08 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.08 lbf⋅ft25–34 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10


Lateral-fitting	7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft7.38–8.85 lbf⋅ft10–12 N⋅m

expand_moreM14


Center	18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft18.44–25.81 lbf⋅ft25–35 N⋅m

expand_morePower transmission tightening torques

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch pressure plate


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines	19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft26–30 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	14.01–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.01–18.44 lbf⋅ft19–25 N⋅m
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines	19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft19.18–22.13 lbf⋅ft26–30 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft14.75–18.44 lbf⋅ft20–25 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreAll other modifications


With manual transmission	22.13–35.4 lbf⋅ft22.13–35.4 lbf⋅ft30–48 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moreAll other modifications


With manual transmission	22.13–35.4 lbf⋅ft22.13–35.4 lbf⋅ft30–48 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreSuspension front tightening torques

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft2.95–4.43 lbf⋅ft4–6 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake hose


At the brake caliper	9.59–11.06 lbf⋅ft9.59–11.06 lbf⋅ft13–15 N⋅m
At the brake line	9.59–11.06 lbf⋅ft9.59–11.06 lbf⋅ft13–15 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines	16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft22–32 N⋅m
Check components for damage.
All Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines	16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft16.23–23.6 lbf⋅ft22–32 N⋅m
Check components for damage.
All other modifications	22.86–28.03 lbf⋅ft22.86–28.03 lbf⋅ft31–38 N⋅m
Check components for damage.

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


M10	39.09–43.52 lbf⋅ft39.09–43.52 lbf⋅ft53–59 N⋅m
M12	72.28–79.66 lbf⋅ft72.28–79.66 lbf⋅ft98–108 N⋅m


Front axle brake disc	3.69–9.59 lbf⋅ft3.69–9.59 lbf⋅ft5–13 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Steering gear	31.72–34.67 lbf⋅ft31.72–34.67 lbf⋅ft43–47 N⋅m
Track rod end on stub axle	21.39–26.55 lbf⋅ft21.39–26.55 lbf⋅ft29–36 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod	7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft7.38–11.06 lbf⋅ft10–15 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension


Shock-absorber piston rod	70.07–77.44 lbf⋅ft70.07–77.44 lbf⋅ft95–105 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreSuspension strut

expand_moreAll Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16101 engines

expand_moreScrews


Bottom	70.07–77.44 lbf⋅ft70.07–77.44 lbf⋅ft95–105 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 3.0 L AR 16102 engines

expand_moreScrews


Bottom	70.07–77.44 lbf⋅ft70.07–77.44 lbf⋅ft95–105 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Alfa Romeo gasoline V6 2.0 L AR 16202 engines

expand_moreScrews


Bottom	70.07–77.44 lbf⋅ft70.07–77.44 lbf⋅ft95–105 N⋅m

expand_moreTop


Screws	18.44–23.6 lbf⋅ft18.44–23.6 lbf⋅ft25–32 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews


Bottom	48.68–54.58 lbf⋅ft48.68–54.58 lbf⋅ft66–74 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


First stage	49.42–54.58 lbf⋅ft49.42–54.58 lbf⋅ft67–74 N⋅m
Second stage	60–64°60–64°60–64°

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	61.22–75.97 lbf⋅ft61.22–75.97 lbf⋅ft83–103 N⋅m

expand_moreSuspension rear tightening torques

expand_moreRear axle brake


Rear axle brake caliper	22.86–28.03 lbf⋅ft22.86–28.03 lbf⋅ft31–38 N⋅m
Rear axle brake caliper mounting support	30.98–37.62 lbf⋅ft30.98–37.62 lbf⋅ft42–51 N⋅m
Rear axle brake disc	3.69–9.59 lbf⋅ft3.69–9.59 lbf⋅ft5–13 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle suspension

expand_moreRear axle shock absorber

expand_moreScrews


Bottom	58.27–72.28 lbf⋅ft58.27–72.28 lbf⋅ft79–98 N⋅m

expand_moreTop


Screws	43.52–53.1 lbf⋅ft43.52–53.1 lbf⋅ft59–72 N⋅m

expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension


Wheel hub wheel bearing	196.19–216.84 lbf⋅ft196.19–216.84 lbf⋅ft266–294 N⋅m

expand_moreWheels and tires


Wheel attachment	61.22–75.97 lbf⋅ft61.22–75.97 lbf⋅ft83–103 N⋅m

When assembling your 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider 916 it's important to tight threaded fasteners with Alfa Romeo prescribed torques using a torque wrench. If the torque values is lower then prescribed, bolt may unscrew itself and assembly may fall apart. If the torque value is higher then prescribed, bolt may simply break. The torque wrench allows you to tighten all bolts of the assembly with the same torque applied.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider 916 user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Alfa Romeo warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2002 Alfa Romeo Spider 916 Series 2 Fastener Tightening Specifications

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