Toyota Highlander XU40 (2007-2012) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: November 25, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Highlander XU40 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 XU40

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Drain plug 49 36
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 294 217
  • 1AR-FE
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 294 217
  • 2GR-FE
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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  • Production years: 2007 - 2012
  • Generation: 2
  • 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 pump Oil pump body to Stator shaft assembly 10 7
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Sensor Speed sensor (NC) to Transaxle 11 8
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Sensor Speed sensor (NT) to Transaxle 11 8
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Sensor ATF temperature sensor to Valve body 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler assembly to Body nut 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler assembly to Body bolt 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler tube clamp to Control cable bracket 5 4
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler inlet tube to Transaxle 34 25
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler outlet tube to Transaxle 34 25
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing under cover to Automatic transaxle 10 7
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug to Oil pan 49 36
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug to Automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly 49 36
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan to Transaxle 8 6
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission fluid pan Oil filler tube to Transaxle 6 4
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Engine block bolt 64 47 Bolt A
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Engine block bolt 46 34 Bolt B
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Engine block bolt 43 32 Bolt C
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolt 25 18 Bolt A
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolt 33 24 Bolt B
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolt 29 21 Bolt C
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolt 28 21 Bolt D
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle apply tube clamp to Transaxle housing 10 7
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Brake apply tube clamp to Transaxle case 5 4
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case No.1 plug to Transaxle rear cover 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover to Transaxle case bolt 19 14 Bolt A
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover to Transaxle case bolt 25 18 Other bolt
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Pawl shaft clamp to Transaxle case 10 7
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Oil pump assembly to Transaxle case 22 16
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transmission case plug to Transaxle housing 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transmission case plug to Transaxle case 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Parking lock pawl bracket to Transaxle case 20 15
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Manual detent spring to Transaxle case bolt 20 15 Bolt A
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Manual detent spring to Transaxle case bolt 12 9 Bolt B
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transmission wire to Transaxle housing 5 4
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Transmission valve body to Transaxle case 11 8
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case ATF temperature sensor clamp to Transmission valve body 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Valve body oil strainer assembly to Transmission valve body 11 8
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly to Transaxle case 8 6
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Torque converter Torque converter clutch to Drive plate 41 30
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer Transmission control cable to Control shaft lever 12 9
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer No.1 transmission control cable bracket to Transaxle 12 9
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer No.2 transmission control cable bracket to Transaxle 12 9
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer Control shaft lever to Control shaft 13 10
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer Control cable to Body 5 4
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer Shift lever assembly to Body 12 9
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer Park/Neutral start switch nut 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer Park/Neutral start switch bolt 5 4
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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Transfer Park/Neutral start switch to Control shaft lever 13 10
  • U151E Automatic Transaxle
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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

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
Example of a Highlander XU40

By Randy Stern from Minneapolis, MN, USA - 2008 Toyota Highlander 2, CC BY 2.0


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