Land Rover Discovery II Torque Specifications | Complete Reference – Treedy Labs

Note: Always use a calibrated torque wrench. Replace torque-to-yield (TTY) fasteners after removal. When in doubt, consult the full service manual for your specific engine variant (Td5 diesel or V8 petrol).

General

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Wheel nuts	140 Nm	103 lbf.ft
Drain/filler plugs (general)	30 Nm	22 lbf.ft

Engine — Td5 Diesel

Cylinder Head

Component	Torque	Notes
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1	20 Nm (15 lbf.ft)	Initial tighten in sequence
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2	+90°	Angle tighten
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3	+90°	Final angle tighten
Camshaft cover bolts	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft
Camshaft sprocket bolts	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft
Rocker shaft bolts — Stage 1	3 Nm	2.5 lbf.ft
Rocker shaft bolts — Stage 2	8 Nm	6 lbf.ft

Timing Chain

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Timing chain cover bolts	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft
Timing chain adjustable guide bolt	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft
Timing chain fixed guide (M6)	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft
Timing chain fixed guide (M10)	45 Nm	33 lbf.ft
Timing chain lubrication jet bolt	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft

Bottom End

Component	Torque	Notes
Connecting rod bolts — Stage 1	33 Nm	24 lbf.ft
Connecting rod bolts — Stage 2	+80°	Angle tighten
Main bearing cap bolts — Initial	15 Nm	11 lbf.ft
Main bearing cap bolts — Final	36 Nm	28 lbf.ft
Crankshaft pulley bolt	460 Nm	339 lbf.ft
Crankshaft rear oil seal housing	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft
Oil sump bolts	22 Nm	16 lbf.ft
Oil pump bolts	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft
Oil pick-up strainer Torx screws	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft

Intake & Exhaust

Component	Torque	Notes
Inlet manifold bolts — Stage 1	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft
Inlet manifold bolts — Stage 2	51 Nm	38 lbf.ft
EGR valve to inlet manifold	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft
Turbocharger to exhaust manifold nuts	26 Nm	19 lbf.ft
Turbocharger oil feed pipe banjo bolt	22 Nm	16 lbf.ft
Turbocharger heatshield bolts	6 Nm	4 lbf.ft

Engine — V8 Petrol

Component	Torque	Notes
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1	40 Nm	30 lbf.ft
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2	+90°	Angle tighten
Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3	+90°	Final angle tighten
Rocker shaft bolts	33 Nm	24 lbf.ft
Rocker cover screws	3 Nm	2 lbf.ft
Sump bolts	22 Nm	16 lbf.ft
Crankshaft pulley bolt	270 Nm	200 lbf.ft
Connecting rod bolts — then +80°	34 Nm	25 lbf.ft
Torque converter to drive plate	45 Nm	33 lbf.ft
Drive plate to crankshaft (later engines)	78 Nm	58 lbf.ft

Cooling System

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Coolant pump bolts	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft
Viscous fan nut	40 Nm	30 lbf.ft
Heater pipe to cylinder head	13 Nm	10 lbf.ft
Thermostat housing bolts	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft

Ancillaries

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
A/C compressor bolts	22 Nm	16 lbf.ft
Alternator bolts	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft
Alternator B+ terminal nut	18 Nm	13 lbf.ft
Alternator D+ terminal nut	5 Nm	3 lbf.ft
Power steering pump bracket bolts	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft
Power steering pump pulley bolts	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft

Engine Mounts & Transmission

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Engine mounting (front) to cylinder block	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Engine mounting (front) to chassis	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Engine mounting bracket (rear) to gearbox	48 Nm	35 lbf.ft
Engine mounting bracket (rear) nuts	48 Nm	35 lbf.ft
Gearbox housing to engine bolts	50 Nm	37 lbf.ft
Drive plate to crankshaft	78 Nm	58 lbf.ft
Flywheel to crankshaft — then +90°	50 Nm	37 lbf.ft
Torque converter to drive plate	45 Nm	33 lbf.ft

Steering

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Steering intermediate shaft nut	88 Nm	65 lbf.ft
Steering column bolts	25 Nm	18 lbf.ft
Track rod end nut	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Drag link nut	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft

Suspension — Front

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Front crossmember bolts	115 Nm	85 lbf.ft
Radius arm to chassis bolts	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Radius arm to axle bolts	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Panhard rod bolts	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Shock absorber upper nut	40 Nm	30 lbf.ft
Shock absorber lower bolt	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Anti-roll bar link nuts	45 Nm	33 lbf.ft
Anti-roll bar clamp bolts	26 Nm	19 lbf.ft

Suspension — Rear

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Trailing arm to chassis bolts	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Trailing arm to axle bolts	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
A-frame to chassis bolt	115 Nm	85 lbf.ft
A-frame to axle bolt	115 Nm	85 lbf.ft
Rear shock absorber bolts	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft

Brakes

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Brake caliper mounting bolts	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
Brake caliper slider bolts	30 Nm	22 lbf.ft
Brake hose banjo bolt	17 Nm	13 lbf.ft
Brake disc to hub	10 Nm	8 lbf.ft
Bleed nipple	8 Nm	6 lbf.ft

Drivetrain

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
Propshaft flange bolts	45 Nm	33 lbf.ft
Transfer case drain/fill plug	30 Nm	22 lbf.ft
Differential drain/fill plug	30 Nm	22 lbf.ft
Drive flange nut	80 Nm	59 lbf.ft

ACE System (Active Cornering Enhancement)

Component	Torque (Nm)	Torque (lbf.ft)
ACE pump bolts	33 Nm	24 lbf.ft
ACE actuator to anti-roll bar	85 Nm	63 lbf.ft
ACE pipe unions	15 Nm	11 lbf.ft

Important Notes

Torque-to-Yield Fasteners

The following fasteners are torque-to-yield (TTY) and must be replaced after removal:

Cylinder head bolts
Connecting rod bolts
Main bearing cap bolts
Flywheel/driveplate bolts

Engine Variants

The Discovery II was available with two engine options:

Td5 — 2.5L inline-5 turbodiesel (most common outside North America)
V8 — 4.0L petrol (North American market)

Some torque values differ between engines. Refer to the appropriate section above.

Thread Preparation

Clean all bolt threads before installation
Apply fresh engine oil to cylinder head bolt threads
Use new gaskets and O-rings where specified

Land Rover Discovery II Torque Specifications - Complete Reference Guide