Toyota RAV4 XA30 (2005-2012) Torque Spec Settings

Researched by Wan Wei Tay
Updated: December 02, 2023

By IFCAR - Own work, Public Domain

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota RAV4 XA30 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 XA30

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 216 159 Ø26
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Wheel hub assembly Front axle hub nut 292 215 Ø30
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Wheels Front wheel 103 76
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Wheels Rear wheel 103 76
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  • Production years: 2005 - 2012
  • Generation: 3
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base
  • Also known as: Toyota Vanguard

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 drain plug to Oil pan 40 30
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan to Stiffening crankcase bolt and nut 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter to Stiffening crankcase 17 13
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch to Cylinder head 13 10
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil dipstick Oil dipstick guide to Cylinder block 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil feeder Oil filler cap to Cylinder head cover 3 2
  • 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 shaft sprocket to Oil pump 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover to Oil pump 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump relief valve to Oil pump 49 36
  • 2AZ-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump strainer to Oil pump 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod bolt 25 18 Step 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head set bolt 70 52 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 Engine wire to Cylinder head cover 8 6
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head No.1 engine cover to Cylinder head 7 5
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head No.1 chain vibration damper to Cylinder head and cylinder block 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head Chain tensioner slipper to Cylinder head and cylinder block 19 14
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head No.1 water by-pass pipe to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Cylinder head No.3 water by-pass hose to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug to Cylinder head sub-assembly 25 18
  • 2AZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body to Intake manifold 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block stud bolts 5 4 Bolts A, C and D
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block stud bolt 22 16 Bolt B
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block No.1 oil nozzle to Cylinder block 7 5
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Idler pulley bracket to Cylinder block 60 44
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Stiffening crankcase to Cylinder block 24 18
  • 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 Cylinder block 25 18
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block drain cock plug to Cylinder block 13 10
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RH to Timing chain cover 55 41
  • 2AZ-FE
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Engine mounts No.1 and No.2 engine hanger to Cylinder head 38 28
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Camshaft position sensor to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor to Timing chain cover 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor to Cylinder head 20 15
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Knock sensor to Cylinder block 20 15
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor to Exhaust manifold 40 30 For use with SST
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor to Exhaust manifold 44 32 For use without SST
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor to Exhaust manifold 40 30 For use with SST
  • 2AZ-FE
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Sensor Heated oxygen sensor to Exhaust manifold 44 32 For use without SST
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly to Cylinder block bolt 21 15 Bolt A
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly to Cylinder block bolt 52 38 Bolt B
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator wire harness bracket to Generator assembly 8 6
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator wire to Generator assembly 10 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator pulley with clutch to Generator rotor assembly 110 81
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Bearing retainer plate to Generator drive end frame 2 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator brush holder assembly to Generator rectifier end frame 2 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator rectifier end frame to Generator drive end frame 6 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Cord clip to Generator rectifier end frame 5 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Alternator Generator rear end cover to Generator rectifier end frame 5 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Starter Starter assembly to Cylinder block sub-assembly 37 27
  • 2AZ-FE
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Starter Starter wire to Starter assembly 10 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Starter Starter commutator end frame assembly to Starter drive housing assembly 6 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Starter Magnetic switch assembly to Starter drive housing assembly 8 6
  • 2AZ-FE
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Battery Battery carrier bracket to Body 20 15
  • 2AZ-FE
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Battery Battery bracket reinforcement to Battery carrier 20 15
  • 2AZ-FE
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Battery Front battery carrier to Battery bracket reinforcement 20 15
  • 2AZ-FE
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Battery Battery clamp to Body bolt 5 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Battery Batter clamp to Front battery bracket nut 5 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Battery Battery clamp to Upper radiator support bolt 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Battery Ignition coil assembly to Cylinder head cover 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear to Camshaft 54 40
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft No.2 camshaft timing sprocket to No.2 camshaft 54 40
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft No.1 camshaft bearing cap to Cylinder head 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft No.2 camshaft bearing cap to Cylinder head 30 22
  • 2AZ-FE
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Camshaft No.3 camshaft bearing cap 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 set bolt 40 30 Step 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Chain tensioner plate to Crankshaft bearing cap 12 9
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Timing chain guide to Crankshaft bearing cap 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Crankshaft Balance shaft housing to Stiffening crankcase 22 16 Step 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump to Cylinder block 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump pulley to Water pump 26 19
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler pipe to Cylinder head 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Radiator Radiator reservoir to Radiator support RH and engine mounting insulator RH 5 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Radiator Upper radiator support to Radiator support LH and RH 29 21
  • 2AZ-FE
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Radiator Fan shroud with cooling fan to Radiator 11 8
  • 2AZ-FE
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Radiator No.2 fan shroud to Radiator 11 8
  • 2AZ-FE
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Radiator No.1 and No.2 cooling fan motor to Fan shroud 4 3
  • 2AZ-FE
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Radiator Fan to No.1 and No.2 cooling fan motor 6 4
  • 2AZ-FE
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Radiator Water inlet to Cylinder block 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Radiator No.1 water by-pass pipe to Upper radiator support 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.1 chain tensioner to Timing chain cover 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover to Cylinder head and cylinder block bolt 9 7 10mm head
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover to Cylinder head and cylinder block bolt 25 18 12mm head
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover to Cylinder head and cylinder block bolt 55 41 14mm head
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Timing chain cover to Cylinder head and cylinder block nut 11 8
  • 2AZ-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-ribbed belt tensioner to Timing chain cover 60 44
  • 2AZ-FE
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PCM ECM with bracket to Body 7 5
  • 2AZ-FE
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PCM No.1 ECM bracket to ECM 3 2
  • 2AZ-FE
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PCM No.2 ECM bracket to ECM 3 2
  • 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 vent tube set plate to Fuel tank 4 3
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank filler pipe to Body 24 18
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank band to Body 40 30
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel sender gauge assembly to Fuel tank 2 1
  • 2AZ-FE
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Fuel system Fuel pressure pulsation damper to Fuel delivery pipe 9 7
  • 2AZ-FE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Drive plate to Crankshaft 98 72
  • 2AZ-FE
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft bearing bracket to Cylinder block 64 47
  • 2AZ-FE
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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
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head 37 27
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.1 exhaust manifold heat insulator to Exhaust manifold 12 9
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.1 and No.2 manifold stay to Cylinder block and exhaust manifold 44 32
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe assembly to Exhaust manifold 43 32
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe assembly to Front exhaust pipe assembly 43 32
  • 2AZ-FE
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Exhaust manifold Tailpipe assembly to Center exhaust pipe assembly 43 32
  • 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 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 RAV4 XA30

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