Toyota RAV4 2 (2001-2005) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: November 01, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota RAV4 2 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 RAV4 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 47 35
  • U140F
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 49 36
  • U240E
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 49 36
  • U241E
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 19 14
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 26 19
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 49 36
  • 2WD
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 49 36
  • 4WD
  • M/T
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Wheels Wheel lug nut 103 76
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  • Production years: 2001 - 2005
  • Generation: 2
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

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engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 47 35
  • U140F
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 49 36
  • U240E
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 49 36
  • U241E
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Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 25 18
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 8 6
  • U140F
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 8 6
  • U240E
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 8 6
  • U241E
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Oil pan Oil pan to Crank case 9 7
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Oil filter Oil filter union to Crank case 30 22
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt 11 8
  • U140F
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt 11 8
  • U240E
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt 11 8
  • U241E
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch to Cylinder head 13 10
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick guide to Water bypass pipe 9 7
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 22 16
  • U140F
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 22 16
  • U240E
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 22 16
  • U241E
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Oil pump Oil pump to Crank case 19 14
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Oil pump Oil pump sprocket to Oil pump 30 22
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Oil pump Oil pump body cover bolts 9 7
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Oil pump Stator shaft to Oil pump bolt 10 7
  • U140F
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Oil pump Stator shaft to Oil pump bolt 10 7
  • U240E
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Oil pump Stator shaft to Oil pump bolt 10 7
  • U241E
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap to Connecting rod 25 18 Step 1
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Cylinder block 79 58 Step 1
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Cylinder head Bearing cap to Cylinder head 30 22 No.1
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Cylinder head Bearing cap to Cylinder head 30 22 No.2
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Cylinder head Bearing cap to Cylinder head 9 7 No.3
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Cylinder head Cam timing oil control valve to Cylinder head 9 7
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Cylinder head Delivery pipe to Cylinder head 20 15
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Cylinder head Engine hanger to Cylinder head 38 28
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head 11 8
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 19 14
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head 30 22
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Throttle body Throttle body bolts 30 22
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Engine block Chain vibration damper to Cylinder block 9 7
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Engine block Chain tensioner slipper to Cylinder block 19 14
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Engine block Balanceshaft housing to Stiffening crankcase assembly 22 16 Step 1
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Engine block Crank case to Cylinder block 33 24
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Engine block Water bypass pipe to Cylinder block 9 7
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Engine block Engine coolant drain union to Crank case 25 18
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Engine block Plug to Cylinder block 26 19
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Engine block PCV valve 19 14
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Engine mounts LH engine mounting bracket to LH mounting insulator 56 41
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Engine mounts RH engine mounting insulator to Body 52 38
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Engine mounts RH engine mounting insulator to Timing chain cover 52 38
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Engine mounts Front engine mounting bracket to Front mounting insulator 56 41
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Engine mounts Rear engine mounting bracket to Rear mounting insulator 88 65
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Engine mounts Suspension crossmember and engine mounting member to Body bolt 39 29 Bolt A
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Engine mounts Suspension crossmember and engine mounting member to Body bolt 113 83 Bolt B
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Engine mounts Suspension crossmember and engine mounting member to Body bolt 157 116 Bolt C
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Engine mounts Center bearing bracket to Engine 34 25
  • 2WD
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Engine mounts Stiffener plate to Engine 34 25
  • 4WD
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Engine mounts No.1 and No.2 engine hangers 38 28
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Sensor Speed sensor bolt 11 8
  • U140F
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Sensor Speed sensor bolt 11 8
  • U240E
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Sensor Speed sensor bolt 11 8
  • U241E
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Sensor Temperature sensor clamp bolt 7 5
  • U140F
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Sensor Temperature sensor clamp bolt 7 5
  • U240E
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Sensor Temperature sensor clamp bolt 7 5
  • U241E
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Sensor Rear speed sensor installation bolt 8 6
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head 9 7
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor to Timing chain cover 9 7
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Sensor ECT sensor to Cylinder head 20 15
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2) 44 32
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Sensor Knock sensor 20 15
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Alternator Generator mounting bolt 21 15 8mm
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Alternator Generator mounting bolt 52 38 10mm
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Alternator Generator wire to Generator 10 7
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Alternator Wire clip to Generator 8 6
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Alternator Generator holder with rectifier 3 2
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Alternator Generator rear end cover screw 4 3
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Alternator Generator rear end cover nut 5 4
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Alternator Pulley nut 111 82
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Starter Starter mounting bolt 37 27
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Starter Starter through bolt 6 4
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Starter Starter cable to Starter 9 7
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Battery Battery wire terminal nut 4 3
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Battery Ignition coil to Cylinder head cover 9 7
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Camshaft Intake camshaft bearing cap bolt 30 22 Bolt A
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Camshaft Intake camshaft bearing cap bolt 9 7 Others
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolt 30 22 Bolt A
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft bearing cap bolt 9 7 Others
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft hexagon head bolt 54 40
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Camshaft Camshaft timing sprocket to Exhaust camshaft 54 40
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Camshaft VVT timing sprocket to Intake camshaft 54 40
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main bearing cap to Cylinder block 20 15 Step 1
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Crankshaft Crankshaft main bearing cap to Cylinder block 40 30 Step 2
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley to Crankshaft 180 133
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Crankshaft Chain tensioner to No.1 crankshaft bearing cap 12 9
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Crankshaft Timing chain guide to No.1 crankshaft bearing cap 9 7
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Water pump Water pump to Cylinder block 9 7
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Water pump Water pump pulley bolts 26 19
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler nuts 12 9
  • A/T
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Fuel/Oil cooler LH cooler pipe 15 11
  • A/T
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Fuel/Oil cooler RH cooler pipe 15 11
  • A/T
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Radiator Water inlet to Cylinder block 9 7
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Air conditioning A/C compressor to Engine 25 18
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Air conditioning Condenser bolts 7 5
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Air conditioning Discharge tube to A/C compressor 10 7
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Air conditioning Condenser to Discharge tube 5 4
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Air conditioning Liquid tube to A/C compressor 10 7
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Air conditioning Condenser to Liquid tube 5 4
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Air conditioning Compressor to Suction hose 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt tensioner to Engine 60 44
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Drive belt tensioner to Cylinder block stud bolt 10 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain guide bolt 9 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner to Timing chain cover 9 7
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 9 7 Bolt A
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 21 15 Bolt B
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 43 32 Bolt C
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover bolt 43 32 Bolt D
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover nut 9 7
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Valve cover Valve body bolt 11 8
  • U140F
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Valve cover Upper and lower valve body bolt 11 8
  • U140F
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Valve cover Upper and lower valve body bolt 11 8
  • U240E
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Valve cover Upper and lower valve body bolt 11 8
  • U241E
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Valve cover Valve body to Transaxle bolt 11 8
  • U240E
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Valve cover Valve body to Transaxle bolt 11 8
  • U241E
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Valve cover Upper valve body cover bolt 7 5
  • U240E
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Valve cover Upper valve body cover bolt 7 5
  • U241E
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Fuel system Fuel tank vent tube set plate bolts 4 3
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential case bolts 33 24
  • U140F
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Differential Differential case bolts 106 78
  • M/T
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Differential Differential ring gear bolt 95 70
  • U140F
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Differential Differential ring gear bolt 96 71
  • U240E
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Differential Differential ring gear bolt 96 71
  • U241E
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Differential Differential ring gear bolts 124 91
  • M/T
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Differential Ring gear bolts 97 72
  • 4WD
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Differential Differential front mounting bolts 117 86
  • 4WD
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Differential Differential rear mount cushion bolts 137 101
  • 4WD
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Differential Differential carrier cover bolts 47 35
  • 4WD
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Differential Bearing caps bolts 78 58
  • 4WD
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Differential Counter drive gear nut 280 207
  • U140F
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Differential Counter drive gear nut 280 207
  • U240E
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Differential Counter drive gear nut 280 207
  • U241E
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Differential Underdrive planetary gear lock nut 280 207
  • U140F
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Differential Underdrive planetary gear lock nut 280 207
  • U240E
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Differential Underdrive planetary gear lock nut 280 207
  • U241E
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Differential Oil deflector bolt 10 7
  • U140F
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Differential Oil deflector bolt 10 7
  • U240E
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Differential Oil deflector bolt 10 7
  • U241E
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle shaft hub nut 216 159
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Wheel hub assembly Rear axle shaft hub nut 216 159
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Clutch assembly Clutch housing screws 6 4
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder and tube to Transaxle bolt 25 18 Bolt A
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder and tube to Transaxle bolt 12 9 Bolt B
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder and tube to Transaxle bolt 5 4 Bolt C
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Clutch assembly Clutch heat insulator to Transaxle 12 9
  • M/T
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Clutch assembly Clutch line 15 11
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Clutch assembly Clutch line 14 10 For use with SST
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolt 98 72
  • U140F
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolt 88 65
  • U240E
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolt 88 65
  • U241E
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate to Crankshaft 98 72
  • A/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel to Crankshaft 130 96
  • M/T
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Flywheel/Flex plate Clutch cover to Flywheel 19 14
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 49 36
  • 2WD
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 49 36
  • 4WD
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 49 36
  • 2WD
  • M/T
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Transmission fluid pan Filler plug 49 36
  • 4WD
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Engine to Transaxle bolt 46 34 Bolt A
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Transmission mount/case Engine to Transaxle bolt 64 47 Bolt B
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Transmission mount/case Engine to Transaxle bolt 44 32 Lower bolt
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolts 22 16 Lower bolts
  • U140F
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolts 29 21 All other bolts
  • U140F
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolts 22 16 Lower bolts
  • U240E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolts 29 21 All other bolts
  • U240E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolts 22 16 Lower bolts
  • U241E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolts 29 21 All other bolts
  • U241E
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Transmission mount/case Transmission case to Transaxle case bolts 29 21
  • M/T
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing apply pipe clamp bolt 10 7
  • U140F
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing apply pipe clamp bolt 10 7
  • U240E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing apply pipe clamp bolt 10 7
  • U241E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case apply pipe clamp bolt 5 4
  • U140F
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case apply pipe clamp bolt 5 4
  • U240E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case apply pipe clamp bolt 5 4
  • U241E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case plug 7 5
  • U140F
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover bolts 19 14 Lower bolts
  • U140F
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover bolts 24 18 All other bolts
  • U140F
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover bolts 19 14 Bolt at 5 o'clock position
  • U240E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover bolts 25 18 All other bolts
  • U240E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover bolts 19 14 Bolt at 5 o'clock position
  • U241E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover bolts 25 18 All other bolts
  • U241E
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Transmission mount/case Ground cable to Transaxle 19 14
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Transmission mount/case Shift control cable to Transaxle 15 11
  • A/T
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Transmission adapter Extension housing bolts 26 19
  • M/T
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Torque converter Converter to Drive plate bolt 41 30
  • U140F
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Torque converter Converter to Drive plate bolt 41 30
  • U240E
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Torque converter Converter to Drive plate bolt 41 30
  • U241E
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Torque converter Drive plate to Torque converter 41 30
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Transfer Transfer case to Transaxle bolt/nut 69 51
  • U140F
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Transfer Transfer case stud bolts 39 29
  • M/T
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Transfer Control shift lever lock tab nut 13 10
  • U140F
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Transfer Control shift lever lock tab nut 7 5
  • U240E
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Transfer Control shift lever lock tab nut 7 5
  • U241E
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Transfer Manual detent spring top bolt 10 7
  • U140F
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Transfer Manual detent spring top bolt 12 9
  • U240E
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Transfer Manual detent spring top bolt 12 9
  • U241E
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Transfer Manual detent spring bottom bolt 20 15
  • U140F
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Transfer Manual detent spring bottom bolt 20 15
  • U240E
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Transfer Manual detent spring bottom bolt 20 15
  • U241E
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Transfer Parking lock pawl bracket bolt 20 15
  • U140F
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Transfer Parking lock pawl bracket bolt 20 15
  • U240E
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Transfer Parking lock pawl bracket bolt 20 15
  • U241E
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Transfer Parking lock pawl clamp bolt 10 7
  • U140F
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Transfer Parking lock pawl clamp bolt 10 7
  • U240E
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Transfer Parking lock pawl clamp bolt 10 7
  • U241E
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft to Body 37 27
  • 4WD
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Drive/Axle shaft Propeller shaft to Differential carrier 74 55
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Drive/Axle shaft Front drive shaft to Front axle hub 216 159
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Drive/Axle shaft Rear axle shaft flange bolt 56 41
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering rack Cylinder end stopper to Rack housing 60 44
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Steering rack Rack guide spring cap 83 61
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Steering rack Steering rack end sub assembly 72 53
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Steering rack Rack end (LH side) 72 53
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Steering wheel Steering wheel set nut 50 37
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Power steering PS gear to Crossmember 137 101
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Power steering Vane pump to Engine 30 22
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Power steering Vane pump to Engine 43 32 For use without SST
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Power steering Pressure feed tube to Vane pump 52 38
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head 37 27
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Front exhaust pipe 43 32
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stay to Exhaust manifold 40 30
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold stay to Crank case 40 30
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Exhaust manifold Upper heat insulator to Exhaust manifold 12 9
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Exhaust manifold No.1 lower heat insulator to Exhaust manifold 12 9
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Exhaust manifold No.2 lower heat insulator to Exhaust manifold 12 9
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe to Center exhaust pipe 49 36
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Exhaust manifold Tailpipe to Center exhaust pipe 49 36
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Front brake caliper bolt 26 19
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Disc brake Front brake caliper torque plate bolt 106 78
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Disc brake Rear brake caliper mounting bolt 44 32
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Disc brake Front bleeder screw 8 6
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Disc brake Rear bleeder screw 8 6
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Brake line Front brake hose to Brake caliper bolt 30 22
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Brake line Brake line to Master cylinder nut 15 11
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Brake line Brake line to Wheel cylinder nut 15 11
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Brake line Brake line to Three union nut 15 11
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Brake booster Brake booster retaining nut 13 10
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Brake pedal Brake pedal pivot bolt/nut 39 29
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Brake pedal Brake pedal push rod lock nut 26 19
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Master cylinder Master cylinder nuts 12 9
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Master cylinder Master cylinder piston stopper bolt 10 7
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Master cylinder Reservoir to Master cylinder set screw 2 1
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Master cylinder Wheel cylinder bolt 10 7
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Parking brake Parking brake adjustment lock nut 5 4
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ABS ABS actuator to Body 19 14
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ABS Rear ABS speed sensor bolt 8 6
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel lug nut 103 76
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Stabilizer bar Stabilizer bar bolts 29 21
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer bar link to Stabilizer bar 44 32
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Ball joint Front lower control arm to Ball joint bolt/nut 127 94
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general torque settings

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