Toyota 4Runner 4 (2003-2009) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: November 19, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota 4Runner 4 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for Toyota 4Runner 4

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 20 15
  • 1GR-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 28 21
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Wheels Front wheel 112 83
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Wheels Rear wheel 112 83
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  • Production years: 2003 - 2009
  • Generation: 4
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Toyota Hilux Surf

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan sub-assembly housing bolts 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan sub-assembly to Cylinder block 8 6 Bolt A and D
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan sub-assembly to Cylinder block 28 21 Bolt B, C and nut
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug to Oil pan sub-assembly No.2 39 29
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle plate 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pan Drain plug to Oil pan 20 15
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Oil pan Drain plug to Oil pan 20 15
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Oil pan Oil strainer sub-assembly to Cylinder block 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil strainer to Valve body 10 7
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Oil pan Oil strainer to Valve body 10 7
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide 15 11
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil feeder Oil filler tube 12 9
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Oil feeder Oil filler tube 12 9
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Oil feeder Oil filler cap housing 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly bolt 16 12 Bolt A, B, C and E
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly bolt 31 23 Bolt D
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump body cover screws 10 7
  • 2UZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump relief valve plug 49 36
  • 2UZ-FE
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Vacuum pump Vane pump assembly bolt and nut 43 32
  • 2UZ-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 25 18 First step
  • 2UZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bearing cap bolts 8 6 Bolt C
  • 2UZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bearing cap bolts 16 12 Other
  • 2UZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 40 30
  • 2UZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Cylinder block 40 30 First step
  • 2UZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head 6 4
  • 2UZ-FE
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Cylinder head Water by-pass joint FR to Cylinder head 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Cylinder head Ventilation valve to Cylinder head sub-assembly LH 27 20
  • 2UZ-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • 2UZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold assembly to Cylinder head 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold v-bank cover bracket 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Intake manifold Wire bracket to Intake manifold bolt 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body assembly to Intake manifold 14 10
  • 2UZ-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body cover to Intake manifold assembly 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Drain plug to Union on cylinder block 13 10
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Engine rear oil seal retainer 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Engine wire bolts 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Fan bracket sub-assembly to Cylinder block 16 12 12mm head
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Fan bracket sub-assembly to Cylinder block 32 24 14mm head
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Harness bracket to Cylinder block 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Pump bracket to Cylinder block 43 32
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Water by-pass pipe to Cylinder block 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine block Wire harness heat insulator No.2 to Cylinder blok 17 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine hangers bolts 37 27
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket to Cylinder block 36 27
  • 2UZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket to Frame brackets 38 28
  • 2UZ-FE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor 7 5
  • 2UZ-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 44 32 For Bank 1
  • 2UZ-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor 44 32 For Bank 2
  • 2UZ-FE
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Sensor Knock sensor to Cylinder block assembly 20 15
  • 2UZ-FE
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Sensor Speed sensor to Automatic transmission 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Sensor Speed sensor to Automatic transmission 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Sensor VVT sensor 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly bolt 39 29
  • 2UZ-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly nut 16 12 Nut M8
  • 2UZ-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly nut 39 29 Nut M18
  • 2UZ-FE
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Alternator Generator pulley to Rotor 111 82
  • 2UZ-FE
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Alternator Generator wire nut 10 7
  • 2UZ-FE
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Alternator Coil assembly bolts 6 4
  • 2UZ-FE
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Alternator End cover nuts 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
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Starter Starter to Cylinder block 39 29
  • 2UZ-FE
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Starter Starter cable nut 10 7
  • 2UZ-FE
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Battery Ignition coil assembly 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 8 6 Bolt A
  • 2UZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 16 12 Others
  • 2UZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft driving gear to Camshaft timing tube assembly 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing pulley 108 80
  • 2UZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing tube assembly to Cranskshaft 78 58
  • 2UZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing tube assembly screw plug 15 11
  • 2UZ-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap bolts 27 20
  • 2UZ-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft damper 245 181
  • 2UZ-FE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolts 25 18 First step
  • 2UZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump assembly bolt 21 15
  • 2UZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump assembly stud bolt and nut 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler assembly bolts and nut 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler union bolt 69 51
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler tube clamp 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler tube clamp 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler inlet tube No.1 to Automatic transmission 34 25
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler inlet tube No.1 to Automatic transmission 34 25
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler outlet tube No.1 to Automatic transmission 34 25
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler outlet tube No.1 to Automatic transmission 34 25
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler pipe bolt and nut 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Radiator Fan shroud bolts 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
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Radiator Fan with fluid coupling nuts 29 21
  • 2UZ-FE
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Radiator Fan bracket bolts and nuts 16 12 12mm head
  • 2UZ-FE
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Radiator Fan bracket bolts and nuts 32 24 14mm head
  • 2UZ-FE
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Radiator Radiator assembly bolts 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Radiator Radiator reserve tank assembly bolts 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
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Radiator Water inlet to Water inlet housing 19 14
  • 2UZ-FE
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Radiator Water inlet housing to Water pump 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Air cleaner assembly 12 9
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Air pump assembly bolts 10 7
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Air pump assembly with bracket bolts 16 12
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Compressor bolt 47 35
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Compressor nut 25 18
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Magnet clutch hub to Cooler compressor assembly 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Compressor and magnetic clutch to Engine bolt 46 34
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Compressor and magnetic clutch to Engine nut 24 18
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Discharge hose subassembly to Compressor and magnetic clutch 10 7
  • 2UZ-FE
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Air conditioning Suction hose subassembly to Compressor and magnetic clutch 10 7
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Idler pulley sub-assembly No.2 bolt 39 29
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain/belt cover No.2 bolt and nut 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt cover sub-assembly No.2 16 12
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt cover sub-assembly No.3 LH 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt No.1 cover to Cylinder block 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt plate RR to Cylinder head 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler sub-assembly No.1 to Cylinder block 35 26
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt idler sub-assembly No.2 to Cylinder block 35 26
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly bolt and nut 16 12
  • 2UZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt tensioner bolts 26 19
  • 2UZ-FE
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PCM ECM to Body 13 10
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system Delivery pipe to Intake manifold 21 15
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system Delivery pipe No.2 to Intake manifold 21 15
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system Delivery pipe to Injector nuts 21 15
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel main hose to Fuel pressure pulsation damper 39 29
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system No.1 fuel pipe subassembly union bolts 39 29
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system No.3 fuel pipe subassembly 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system Pressure regulator fuel inlet to SST union bolts 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank to Body 40 30
  • 2UZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank protector subassembly No.1 to Body 20 15
  • 2UZ-FE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate and Ring gear to Crankshaft 49 36 First step
  • 2UZ-FE
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing under cover to Automatic transmission 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing under cover to Automatic transmission 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Flywheel housing under cover to Automatic transmission 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Flywheel housing under cover to Automatic transmission 18 13
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan to Transmission case 4 3
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan to Transmission case 4 3
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 28 21
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Overflow plug to Automatic transmission 20 15
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Overflow plug to Automatic transmission 20 15
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Refill plug to Automatic transmission 39 29
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Refill plug to Automatic transmission 39 29
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil filler tube to Cylinder head 12 9
  • 2UZ-FE
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transmission to Engine 37 27 14mm head
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transmission to Engine 71 52 17mm head
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transmission to Engine 37 27 14mm head
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transmission to Engine 71 52 17mm head
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Valve body to Transmission case 11 8
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Valve body to Transmission case 11 8
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Engine mounting insulator rear No.1 to Automatic transmission 65 48
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Engine mounting insulator rear No.1 to Automatic transmission 65 48
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission control cable to Automatic transmission 12 9
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission control cable to Automatic transmission 12 9
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission wire set bolt to Automatic transmission 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission wire set bolt to Automatic transmission 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission wire clamp to Valve body 10 7 A
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission wire clamp to Valve body 11 8 B
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission wire clamp to Valve body 10 7 A
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission wire clamp to Valve body 11 8 B
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Park/Neutral position switch bolt 13 10
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Park/Neutral position switch bolt 13 10
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Park/Neutral position switch nut 7 5
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Park/Neutral position switch nut 7 5
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transmission adapter Transmission flange to Output shaft 126 93
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission adapter Transmission flange to Output shaft 126 93
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter clutch to Drive plate 48 35
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter clutch to Drive plate 48 35
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Floor shift assembly to Body 12 9
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Floor shift assembly to Body 12 9
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head 44 32
  • 2UZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold heat insulator to Exhaust manifold 8 6
  • 2UZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold 62 46
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe to Exhaust manifold 62 46
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust front pipe assembly nuts 62 46
  • 2UZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly center bolts 43 32
  • 2UZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust tail pipe assembly bolts 48 35
  • 2UZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe 48 35
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe 48 35
  • 2UZ-FE
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
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Exhaust manifold No.2 exhaust front pipe assembly nut 62 46
  • 2UZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 exhaust front pipe assembly bolt 48 35
  • 2UZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe to Tail pipe 48 35
  • 2UZ-FE
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake pedal Accelerator pedal rod assembly to Body 5 4
  • 2UZ-FE
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to

general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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