Toyota Highlander XU20 (2000-2007) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: November 26, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Highlander XU20 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 Highlander XU20

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel nut 103 76
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  • Production years: 2000 - 2007
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Toyota Kluger

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 drain plug to Oil pan 25 18
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan to Stiffening crankcase assembly 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter to Cylinder block 18 13
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch to Cylinder head 15 11
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil dipstick Oil level gauge guide to Water by-pass pipe No.1 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump to Cylinder block 19 14
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump drive sprocket to Oil pump 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump to Oil pump cover 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump to Oil pump strainer 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod 25 18 Step 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Cylinder block 79 58 Step 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head bolt 11 8 Bolt A
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head bolt 14 10 Bolt B
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head nut 11 8
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head Ventilation valve to Cylinder head cover 19 14
  • 2AZ-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug to Cylinder head 19 14
  • 2AZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head sub-assembly 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold sub-assembly to Cylinder head assembly 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body assembly to Intake manifold 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Drive shaft bearing bracket to Cylinder block 64 47
  • 2AZ-FE
  • 2WD
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Engine block Water inlet to Cylinder block 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Balance shaft housing to Stiffening crankcase assembly 22 16 Step 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Stiffening crankcase assembly to Cylinder block 33 24
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block W/head taper screw plug No.1 to Cylinder block 26 19
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Oil control valve filter to Cylinder block 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block water drain cock to Stiffening crankcase assembly 25 18
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RH to Cylinder head 54 40
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket No.2 RH to Timing chain cover 20 15
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RR to Transfer bolt 34 25 Bolt A
  • 2AZ-FE
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RR to Cylinder block 64 47 Bolt B
  • 2AZ-FE
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator LH to Automatic transaxle assembly 95 70
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator RH to Engine mounting bracket RH 95 70
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator FR to Engine mounting bracket FR 87 64
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting insulator RR to Engine mounting bracket RR 75 55
  • 2AZ-FE
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts Engine mounting stay No.2 RH to Engine mounting control rod bracket No.2 64 47
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Knock sensor to Cylinder block sub-assembly 20 15
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Speed sensor front LH to Steering knuckle 8 6
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Speed sensor front RH to Steering knuckle 8 6
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Crank position sensor to Timing chain cover 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (Bank 1, sensor 2) to Exhaust pipe assembly front 44 32
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly bracket bolt 52 38 Bolt A
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly bracket bolt 21 15 Bolt B
  • 2AZ-FE
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Starter Starter assembly to Automatic transaxle assembly 39 29
  • 2AZ-FE
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Battery Ignition coil assembly to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear assembly to Camshaft 54 40
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear or sprocket to Camshaft 54 40
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap No.1 to Cylinder head 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap No.2 to Cylinder head 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap No.3 to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing oil control valve to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley to Crankshaft 180 133
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap to Cylinder block 20 15 Step 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft bearing cap to Cylinder block 40 30 Step 2
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Timing chain guide to Crankshaft bearing cap No.1 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Drive plate and ring gear to Crankshaft 98 72
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Chain vibration damper No.1 to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Chain vibration damper No.1 to Cylinder block 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump assembly to Cylinder block 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump pulley to Water pump assembly 26 19
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler to Union 79 58
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler to Cylinder block 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Air conditioning Compressor and magnetic clutch to Bracket 25 18
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly to Timing chain cover 60 44
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner assembly to Timing chain cover 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner plate to Stiffening crankcase assembly 12 9
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner slipper to Cylinder block 19 14
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 9 7 Bolt A
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 21 15 Bolt B
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 43 32 Bolt C
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover nut 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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PCM ECM to Instrument panel reinforcement 6 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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PCM ECM to Blower assembly 6 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel delivery pipe to Cylinder head 20 15
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank band sub-assembly No.1 LH to Body 39 29
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank band sub-assembly No.1 RH to Body 39 29
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank protector to Fuel tank assembly 6 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Torque converter Drive plate and ring gear to Torque converter 41 30
  • 2AZ-FE
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Transfer Transfer fill plug 49 36
  • 2AZ-FE
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle hub LH nut to Front drive shaft 294 217
  • 2AZ-FE
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft to Intermediate shaft 74 55
  • 2AZ-FE
  • 4WD
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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 assembly to Steering knuckle 49 36
  • 2AZ-FE
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Steering rack Rack & pinion power steering gear assembly to Front frame assembly 70 52
  • 2AZ-FE
  • 4WD
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Power steering Vane pump assembly housing rear to Housing front 22 16
  • 2AZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly pressure port union 69 51
  • 2AZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly suction port union set bolt 12 9
  • 2AZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly set bolt 37 27
  • 2AZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly set bolt 26 19 For use without SST
  • 2AZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly to Timing chain cover 43 32
  • 2AZ-FE
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Power steering Vane pump assembly pressure feed tube assembly set union bolt 52 38
  • 2AZ-FE
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly front to Exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly 48 35
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly center to Exhaust pipe assembly front 56 41
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly tail to Exhaust pipe assembly center 48 35
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stay to Cylinder block 44 32
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust pipe assembly front to Exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly 44 32
  • 2AZ-FE
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Catalytic converter Exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly to Cylinder head 37 27
  • 2AZ-FE
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Catalytic converter Manifold converter insulator No.1 to Exhaust manifold converter 12 9
  • 2AZ-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
  • 2AZ-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
Example of a Highlander XU20

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