Toyota Avalon XX10 (1995-1999) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Avalon XX10 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 Avalon XX10

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13 Use 16mm plug wrench.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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  • Production years: 1995 - 1999
  • Generation: 1st
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan No. 1 oil pan (10mm head bolt) 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pan No. 1 oil pan (12mm head bolt) 19.5 14
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pan No. 2 oil pan bolts 8 6 Apply seal packing: Part no. 08828-00080 or equivalent.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pan Oil hole cover plate to No. 2 oil pan 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pan No. 1 oil pan bolts to transaxle 37 27
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pan No. 2 oil pan bolts to transaxle 46 34
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pan RH drain plug 7 5
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pan LH drain plug 13 10
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle plate 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil filter Oil filter union 13 10 Use 12mm hexagon wrench.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt 8 6 Install with new gasket, 1 bolt, and 2 nuts
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 13 10 Adhesive: Part no. 08833-00080. THREE BOND 1344, LOCTITE 242 or equivalent.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick and guide bolt 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pump Oil pump (10mm head bolt) 8 6 Apply seal packing (part no. 08826-00080 or equivalent) to the oil pan
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pump Oil pump (12mm head bolt) 19.5 14 Apply seal packing (part no. 08826-00080 or equivalent) to the oil pan
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Oil pump Relief valve 36.8 27
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap and lower bearing 24.5 18 Add 90°. Do not turn the crankshaft.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Cylinder head Cylinder head rear plate bolt 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Cylinder head Cylinder head (12 pointed head) bolts 64 47 Add 90°
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Cylinder head Cylinder head (recessed head) bolts 18.5 14 Apply light coat of engine oil on threads. Use 8mm hexagon wrench.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Cylinder head LH delivery pipe bolt 10 7
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Cylinder head Pressure regulator bolts 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Cylinder head Thermal vacuum valve 30 22 Apply THREE BOND 1324 (or equivalent) to threads.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 18 13 Use 16mm plug wrench.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Battery Ignition coils 18 13 Install the 6 ignition coils to the RH and LH cylinder heads.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Intake manifold Intake manifold assembly 15 11 Install with 9 bolts, 2 nuts, and 2 plate washers.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Intake manifold Air intake chamber 43 32 Use 8mm hexagon wrench. Install with new gasket, 2 bolts, and 2 nuts.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Intake manifold Air intake chamber stay bolts 19.5 14
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Intake manifold Intake air control valve 14.5 11 Install the intake air control valve and data link connector 1 clamp with 3 nuts.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Intake manifold Ground stop to intake air control valve 14.5 11
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 19.5 14
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts No.1 engine hanger bolts 39 29
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts No. 2 engine hanger bolts 19.5 14
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts No. 2 engine mounting bracket 63.7 47
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts Engine moving control rod 63.7 47
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts RH engine mounting stay 31.4 23
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts RR engine mounting insulator bolt 65.7 48
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts FR engine mounting insulator bolt (TMC made) 80.4 59
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts FR engine mounting insulator bolt (TMM made) 65.7 48
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts LH engine mounting insulator bolt 63.7 47
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Engine mounts Engine mounting shock absorber 48 35
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Sensor Knock sensor 1 and 2 39 29
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Sensor Mass air flow (MAF) meter 6.9 5
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 20 15 Use 19mm deep socket.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Alternator Drive belt adjusting bar bracket bolt 25 18
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Alternator Generator bracket and adjusting bar 43 32
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Starter Starter bolt 39 29
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 16 12 Do not turn the camshaft.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Camshaft Camshaft position sensor bolt 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft (RH cylinder head) bearing cap bolts 16 12
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Camshaft Intake camshaft (RH cylinder head) bearing cap bolts 16 12
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft (LH cylinder head) bearing cap bolts 16 12
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Camshaft Intake camshaft (LH cylinder head) bearing cap bolts 16 12
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Crankshaft Crankshaft rear oil seal 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap (12 pointed head) bolts 22 16 Add 90°. Do not turn the crankshaft.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap (hexagon head) bolts 27 20 Do not turn the crankshaft.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Crankshaft Crankshaft position sensor 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Water pump Water inlet pipe bolt 19.5 14
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Water pump Water inlet housing bolt 8 6 Apply seal packing: Part no. 08826-00100.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Water pump Water outlet 15 11 Install 2 new gaskets with 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and 2 nut washers. Do not scratch the seal surface of the water outlet with the stud bolt.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Water pump Water outlet mouting bolts and nuts 15 11
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Water pump Water pump bolt 8 6 Install with a new gasket, 4 bolts, and 2 nuts. Do not get oil on the gasket.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Coolant expansion tank Engine coolant drain cock 39 29 Apply seal packing: Part no. 08826-00100 or equivalent.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Coolant expansion tank Water seal plate 14.5 11
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Upper radiator support bolt 12.8 9
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Hydraulic motor pressure pipe to air intake chamber 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Hydraulic motor pressure pipe to water inlet 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Hydraulic motor return hose to hydraulic motor 63.7 47
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Hydraulic motor cover 28 21
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Hydraulic motor to fan shroud 4.9 4
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Cooling fan to hydraulic motor 15 11
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Hydraulic cooling fan to radiator 4.9 4
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Radiator oil cooler to radiator lower tank 8.3 6 Install with 1 O-ring to the lower tank, 4 plate washers, and 5 nuts.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Radiator Radiator pipe to radiator lower tank 14.7 11
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Air conditioning A/C compressor housing bracket bolts 36 27
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Air conditioning A/C compressor bolts 25 18
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains RH camshaft timing pulley center bolt 88 65 Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 340 mm (13.39 in.)
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains LH camshaft timing pulley center bolt 125 92
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No. 1 idler pulley bolt 34 25
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No. 2 idler pulley bolt 43 32
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No. 2 idler pulley bracket 28 21
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No. 1 timing belt cover bolts 8.5 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No. 2 timing belt cover bolts 8.5 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No. 3 timing belt cover bolts 8.5 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No. 2 generator bracket 28 21
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Crankshaft pulley center bolt 216 159 Do not scratch the sensor part of the crankshaft timing pulley.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt tensioner 27 20
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing belt plate bolt 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system No. 2 fuel pipe bolts 32.5 24 Install with 2 union bolts and 4 gaskets.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system No. 1 fuel pipe bolt 15 11
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system No. 1 fuel pipe pulsation damper 32.5 24
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Fuel inlet hose to fuel filter outlet 30 22
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Fuel line high pressure pipe union (Union bolt) 29 21 Always use 2 new gaskets. Tighten by hand.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Fuel line high pressure pipe union (Flare nut, fuel pump side) 28 21 Do not rotate the fuel pipe when tightening the flare nut. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (111.81 in.).
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Fuel line high pressure pipe union (Flare nut, others) 30 22 Do not rotate the fuel pipe when tightening the flare nut. Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (111.81 in.).
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Fuel pump bracket 4 3
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Fuel filter outlet to pump brakcet 28 21
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Fuel pressure regulator to delivery pipe 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Delivery pipes to intake manifold 10 7
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system No. 1 fuel pipe to intake manifold (bolt) 19.5 14
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system No. 2 fuel pipe to delivery pipes (union bolts ) 32.5 24
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Fuel system Fuel tank band to body 39 29
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Transaxle bolt 64 47
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Clutch assembly Drive plate bolts 41 30
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Clutch assembly Drive plate mounting bolts 83 61
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Clutch assembly Rear spacer center bolt 83 61
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Flywheel Flywheel housing undercover bolt 18 13
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Torque converter Torque converter clutch mounting bolts 41 30 Apply adhesive: Part no. 08833-00070, THREE BOND 1324 or equivalent.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end 48 35
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Power steering pump Power steering pump stay bolt 43 32
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Emission control valve set 8 6
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold RH exhaust manifold 49 36
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold LH exhaust manifold 49 36
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stay and plate 20 15
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold No. 2 manifold stay 20 15
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Main heated oxygen sensor to exhaust manifold 44 32 Bank 1 Sensor 1 and Bank 2 Sensor 1.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Sub heated oxygen sensor to exhaust pipe 44 32
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Hydraulic cooling fan pressure hose 44 32
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold 62 46
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Three-way catalytic converter to front exhaust pipe 56 41
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Three-way catalytic converter to center exhaust pipe 43 32
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe brackets 19 14
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe clamp 29 21
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe stay bolt 21 15
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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EGR EGR pipe to RH exhaust manifold 12 9 Install with 2 new gaskets and 4 nuts.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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EGR EGR pipe to EGR vacuum modulator 12 9
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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EGR EGR valve and vacuum modulator to air intake chamber 12 9
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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EGR EGR cooler 9 7 Install with a new gasket, 3 bolts, and 2 nuts.
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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EGR EGR gas temperature sensor 20 15
  • 1MZ-FE
  • A541E
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brakes torque settings

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

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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