2010 Dacia Sandero engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


First stage	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Medium solid screw-locking compound
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten in steps from inside to outside.


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


M8 screws	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
M10 screws	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines


On engine sump	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
On the engine block	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M10	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M10	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 710 engines


M8	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
M10	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 714 engines


M8	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
M10	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m


All other modifications	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m


Alternator pulley	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines


With automatic tensioner	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With mechanical tension wheel	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


With power steering	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Replace accessory drive belt tension roller.
Without power steering	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
Replace accessory drive belt tension roller.

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines


With automatic tensioner	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With mechanical tension wheel	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines


With automatic tensioner	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With tension pulley	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m


All other modifications	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


Screws	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Threaded screws	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines


On the engine block	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M10	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_morePower steering pump bracket

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


M8 screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
M10 screws	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M10	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m


Hydraulic line(s) at servo-steering pump	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Servo pump pulley	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Servo steering pump	15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft21–25 N⋅m

expand_moreVacuum pump


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion


Fuel-distributing pipe	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
High-pressure line	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
High-pressure pump	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Injection lines must be replaced.
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Injection lines must be replaced.

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines


Part number 7701207025	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Part number 7701207026	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Part number 7701207027	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Part number 7701207028	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
Otherwise	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m


Injection pump	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


1.2 16V LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.1 L 74 HP engine (2008.11–)	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.1 L 74 HP engine (2008.11–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_more1.4 MPI LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 71 HP at 5500 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2009.1–)


M6	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_more1.4 with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP at 5500 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2008.6–)


M6	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


1.5 dCi with diesel straight-4 1.5 L 67 HP at 4000 RPM, 160 N⋅m at 1700 RPM engine (2008.11–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
1.5 dCi with diesel straight-4 1.5 L 74 HP, 180 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2010.5–)	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
1.5 dCi with diesel straight-4 1.5 L 84 HP engine (2008.11–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
1.5 dCi with diesel straight-4 1.5 L 87 HP engine (2010.5–)	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m

expand_more1.6 MPI 85 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP, 135 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2010.5–)


M6 screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M8 screws	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732.


First stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Screws 11 – 12 See figure 1.
Second stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Screws 1 – 10.
Third stage	slacken
Screws 1 – 10. Tighten screws individually one by one in the specified order.
Fourth stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Screws 1 – 10.
Fifth stage	50°50°50°
Screws 1 – 10.


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Control tensioner
Third stage	224–236°224–236°224–236°

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 710 engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Control tensioner
Third stage	210–230°210–230°210–230°

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 714 engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Control tensioner
Third stage	210–230°210–230°210–230°

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws 1 and 2.
Second stage	94–106°94–106°94–106°
Screws 1 and 2.
Third stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Fourth stage	94–106°94–106°94–106°
Screws 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Fifth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Sixth stage	94–106°94–106°94–106°
Screws 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Seventh stage	Wait 3 minutes.
Eighth stage	slacken
Screws 1 and 2.
Ninth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws 1 and 2.
Tenth stage	104–116°104–116°104–116°
Screws 1 and 2.
Eleventh stage	slacken
Screws 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Twelfth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Thirteenth stage	104–116°104–116°104–116°
Screws 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Fourteenth stage	slacken
Screws 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Fifteenth stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Sixteenth stage	104–116°104–116°104–116°
Screws 7, 8, 9, and 10.

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws 1 – 10. Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Control tensioner
Third stage	245–265°245–265°245–265°

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Third stage	245–265°245–265°245–265°

expand_moreRocker bridge

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Tighten screws individually one by one in the specified order. See figure 1.
Second stage	slacken
Third stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Fourth stage	50°50°50°


All other modifications	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


With aluminium screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
With plastic screws	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly from inside to outside in several steps.


Valve play adjusting screw lock nuts	6.64–7.38 lbf⋅ft6.64–7.38 lbf⋅ft9–10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreDacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 67 HP at 4000 RPM, 160 N⋅m at 1700 RPM


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	104–116°104–116°104–116°

expand_moreDacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 714 71 HP at 5500 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM

expand_moreNuts


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreDacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 74 HP


First stage	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	33–45°33–45°33–45°

expand_moreDacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 710 74 HP at 5500 RPM, 112 N⋅m at 3000 RPM

expand_moreNuts


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreDacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 74 HP, 180 N⋅m at 1750 RPM

expand_moreScrews


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	104–116°104–116°104–116°

expand_moreDacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 83 HP, 135 N⋅m at 3000 RPM


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	43°43°43°

expand_moreDacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 87 HP

expand_moreScrews


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	104–116°104–116°104–116°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	119–131°119–131°119–131°

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 710 engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	100°100°100°

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 714 engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	100°100°100°

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	100 ±5°

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines

expand_moreCentral screws

expand_moreM12


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreM14


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	80–110°80–110°80–110°

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines

expand_moreM10 screws


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	90–110°90–110°90–110°

expand_moreM12 screws


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	80–110°80–110°80–110°

expand_moreEngine block closure screws


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


First stage	12.54 lbf⋅ft12.54 lbf⋅ft17 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced. Tighten new screws crosswise.
Second stage	110°110°110°

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines

expand_moreDual-mass flywheel


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	30–42°30–42°30–42°


Otherwise	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m


All other modifications	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.. Use screw-locking compound.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	70–82°70–82°70–82°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	42–52°42–52°42–52°

expand_moreEngine control


Bottom part of the control unit housing	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Camshaft drive belt deflection pulley	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
Second stage	80–92°80–92°80–92°


Stud screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Wheel	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines

expand_moreNuts


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	80–92°80–92°80–92°


Screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


All other modifications	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.


Drive belt tensioner device	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	80–88°80–88°80–88°


Stud screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreCentral nuts


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	80–88°80–88°80–88°


Stud screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_more1.6 MPI 85 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP, 135 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2010.5–)


M6 screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M8 screws	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
M10 screws	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
M10	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m


Toothed belt guard center	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Replace the tensioning roller.

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 710 engines


M8 nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the tensioning roller.
M10 nuts	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace the tensioning roller.

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 714 engines


M8 nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the tensioning roller.
M10 nuts	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace the tensioning roller.

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


M8 nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace the tensioning roller.
M10 nuts	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Replace the tensioning roller.


All other modifications	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace the tensioning roller.

expand_moreEngine lubrication


Oil cooler	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 710 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 714 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 710 engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Sealing rings must be replaced.

expand_moreOil filter


1.2 16V LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.1 L 74 HP engine (2008.11–)	Tighten by hand

expand_moreOil filter housing


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines


Cap	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
On the engine block	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines


Long screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Short screws	5.16–6.64 lbf⋅ft5.16–6.64 lbf⋅ft7–9 N⋅m


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
On the engine block	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Glow plugs	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


1.6 MPI 85 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP, 135 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2010.5–)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines


On the engine block	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines


On the engine block	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
M10	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


On engine bracket	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines


On engine bracket	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
On the engine block	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines


On engine bracket	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
On the engine block	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


On engine bracket	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
Strut	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
On chassis	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe

expand_moreAt the transverse control arm


Strut	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


Strut	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Otherwise	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
Screws must be replaced.

expand_moreSubframe diagonal strut(s)


1.2 16V LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.1 L 74 HP engine (2008.11–)	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe stiffening plate(s)


At the subframe	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m
On chassis	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the gearbox	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
At the subframe	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque support bracket


At the gearbox	77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter


All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.1 Liters D4F 732 engines


Nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Stud screws	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 710 engines


Nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Stud screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters K7J 714 engines


Nuts	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Stud screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


All Dacia gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters K7M 800 engines	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 792 engines	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.
All Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 796 engines	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Nuts must be replaced.

expand_moreAll Dacia diesel straight-4 1.5 Liters K9K 892 engines


Nuts	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Threaded screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Exhaust pipe	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


1.2 16V LPG with gasoline straight-4 1.1 L 74 HP engine (2008.11–)	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
1.6 MPI 85 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP, 135 N⋅m at 3000 RPM engine (2010.5–)	18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft18.44–22.13 lbf⋅ft25–30 N⋅m
All other modifications	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 Dacia Sandero 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 Dacia warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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Doing basic service for your 2010 Dacia Sandero you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2010 Dacia Sandero First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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