Toyota RAV4 2 (2001-2005) Torque Spec Settings

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
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	49	36		U240E
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	49	36		U241E
Oil pan	Oil pan drain plug	25	18
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	19	14
Water pump	Water pump pulley bolts	26	19
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	49	36		2WD M/T
Transmission fluid pan	Drain plug	49	36		4WD M/T
Wheels	Wheel lug nut	103	76

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

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

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

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

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

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

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

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