Toyota RAV4 2 (2001-2005) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: November 01, 2023

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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 49 36
  • U241E
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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

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 49 36
  • U241E
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Oil pan Oil pan bolt 8 6
  • U241E
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Oil filter Oil strainer bolt 11 8
  • U241E
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Oil pump Oil pump bolt 22 16
  • U241E
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Oil pump Stator shaft to Oil pump bolt 10 7
  • U241E
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Sensor Speed sensor bolt 11 8
  • U241E
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Sensor Temperature sensor clamp bolt 7 5
  • U241E
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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
  • U241E
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Valve cover Upper valve body cover bolt 7 5
  • U241E
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential ring gear bolt 96 71
  • U241E
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Differential Counter drive gear nut 280 207
  • U241E
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Differential Underdrive planetary gear lock nut 280 207
  • U241E
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Differential Oil deflector bolt 10 7
  • U241E
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Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate bolt 88 65
  • U241E
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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 Transaxle housing apply pipe clamp bolt 10 7
  • U241E
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case apply pipe clamp bolt 5 4
  • U241E
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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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Torque converter Converter to Drive plate bolt 41 30
  • U241E
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Transfer Control shift lever lock tab nut 7 5
  • U241E
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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
  • U241E
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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
  • U241E
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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 RAV4 2

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