2007 Jeep Compass engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


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

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket


On engine	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m


Air-conditioning compressor pressure line	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator


All other modifications	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


On engine	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morePower steering pump bracket


On engine	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m


Hydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreHigh-pressure line


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses


First stage	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
Second stage	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreCharging


Turbo charger	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M8	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Heed thread diameter. See figure 1.
Second stage	44.99 lbf⋅ft44.99 lbf⋅ft61 N⋅m
Third stage	44.99 lbf⋅ft44.99 lbf⋅ft61 N⋅m
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Jeep diesel straight-4 2.0 L ECE engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


First stage	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreFlywheel


All Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Tighten the screws crosswise.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Flywheel cover	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreVibration damper


All Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines	154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft adjuster	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


Bottom	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreTop


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Camshaft timing chain guide rail	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


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

expand_moreChain tensioner


All other modifications	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


Control drive chain guide rail	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioning rail	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
All other modifications	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter


All Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil pump

expand_moreAll Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Third stage	90°90°90°


All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
M8	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m


All other modifications	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


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

expand_moreKnock sensor


All Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


All Jeep diesel straight-4 2.0 L ECD engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
All Jeep diesel straight-4 2.0 L ECE engines	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Catalytic converter	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Jeep gasoline straight-4 2.4 L ED3 engines	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply

expand_moreFuel lines


At the bracket	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter


All other modifications	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2007 Jeep Compass 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 Jeep warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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2007 Jeep Compass First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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