Frontier XE King Cab 4WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1998)
Tightening procedure.
Note: Apply new engine oil to bolt threads and seat surfaces.
a. Tighten all bolts to 2 Nm (0.2 kg-m, 17 inch lbs.).
b. Tighten all bolts to 9.0 to 11.8 Nm (0.92 to 1.2 kg-m, 79.9 - 104.2 inch lbs.).
Cylinder Head
Tighten cylinder head bolts in numerical order
a. Tighten all bolts to 29 Nm (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft. lbs.).
b. Tighten all bolts to 79 Nm (8.1 kg-m, 59 ft. lbs.).
c. Loosen all bolts completely
d. Tighten all bolts to 25 to 34 Nm (2.5 to 3.5 kg-m, 18 to 25 ft. lbs.).
e. Turn all bolts 86 +5/-0 degrees clockwise, or if an angle wrench is not available, tighten bolts to 75 to 84 Nm (7.6 to 8.6 kg-m, 55 to 62 ft. lbs.).
Crank Shaft
Main Bearing Cap Bolts Removal Sequence