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 pan drain plug to No.2 oil pan 40 30
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan to Cylinder block 10 7 Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan to Cylinder block 21 15 Except bolt A and nut
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan No.2 oil pan to Oil pan 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan baffle plate to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter cap to Oil pan 25 18
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter drain plug to Oil filter cap 13 10
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil filter Oil strainer to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch to Oil pan 15 11
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil dipstick No.1 oil dipstick guide to Cylinder block 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil dipstick No.2 oil dipstick guide to Cylinder block 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pump Oil pump cover to Timing chain cover 9 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Oil pump Plug to Oil pump cover 49 36
  • 2GR-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod to Connecting cap 25 18 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head stud bolts 10 7 Stud bolts A and B
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head stud bolt 4 3 Stud bolt C
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head (for bank 1) to Cylinder block 36 27 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head (for bank 2) to Cylinder block 36 27 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head (for bank 2) to Cylinder block 30 22 Except bolt
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head 21 15 Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head 10 7 Except bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head No.1 chain vibration damper to Cylinder block 23 17
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Oil pipe bracket to Cylinder head (for bank 1) 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Oil pipe union bolt to Cylinder head (for bank 1) 65 48
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head Oil pipe union bolt to Cylinder head cover (for bank 1) 65 48
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head No.1 oil pipe union bolt to Cylinder head (for bank 2) 65 48
  • 2GR-FE
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Cylinder head No.1 oil pipe union bolt to Cylinder head cover (for bank 2) 65 48
  • 2GR-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug to Cylinder head sub-assembly 25 18
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold to Cylinder head 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake air surge tank to Intake manifold 18 13 5mm hexagon wrench
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake air surge tank to Intake manifold 21 15 For bolt
  • 2GR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake air surge tank to Intake manifold 16 12 For nut
  • 2GR-FE
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Throttle body Throttle body to Intake air surge tank assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block stud bolt 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block No.1 chain tensioner to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Idle sprocket to Cylinder block 60 44
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block water drain cock to Cylinder block 25 18 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Cylinder block drain cock plug to Cylinder block 13 10
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine block Engine rear oil seal retainer to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Front No.1 engine mounting bracket to Timing chain cover 54 40
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket LH to Engine mounting insulator LH 56 41
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket FR to Engine mounting insulator FR 145 107
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket RR to Engine mounting insulator RR 95 70
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts No.2 engine mounting stay RH to Intake manifold 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Engine mounts No.2 engine mounting stay RH to Timing chain cover 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Crankshaft position sensor to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Engine coolant temperature sensor to Water outlet 20 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Knock sensor to Cylinder block sub-assembly 20 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly 44 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Air fuel ratio sensor to Exhaust manifold sub-assembly 40 30 With SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Oxygen sensor to Front pipe assembly 44 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor Oxygen sensor to Front pipe assembly 40 30 With SST
  • 2GR-FE
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Sensor VVT sensor to Cylinder head cover 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator assembly to Cylinder block 43 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Wire harness clamp stay to Generator assembly 8 6
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator wire to Generator assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator pulley with clutch to Generator rotor assembly 110 81
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Bearing retainer plate to Generator drive end frame 2 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator brush holder assembly to Generator rectifier end frame 2 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator rectifier end frame to Generator drive end frame 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Alternator Generator rear end cover to Generator rectifier end frame 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Starter Starter assembly to Cylinder block sub-assembly 37 27
  • 2GR-FE
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Starter Starter wire to Starter assembly 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Starter Starter commutator end frame to Starter drive housing assembly 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Starter Starter magnetic switch assembly to Starter drive housing assembly 8 6
  • 2GR-FE
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Battery Battery bracket reinforcement to Body 19 14
  • 2GR-FE
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Battery Front battery bracket to Battery bracket reinforcement 19 14
  • 2GR-FE
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Battery Front battery bracket to Body 19 14
  • 2GR-FE
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Battery Battery clamp to Body 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Battery Ignition coil assembly to Cylinder head cover 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear to Intake camshaft 100 74
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing exhaust gear to Exhaust camshaft 100 74
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Camshaft housing (for bank 1) 10 7 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Camshaft housing (for bank 1) 16 12 Step 2
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Camshaft housing (for bank 2) 10 7 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap to Camshaft housing (for bank 2) 16 12 Step 2
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft housing to Cylinder head (for bank 1) 28 21
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft housing to Cylinder head (for bank 2) 28 21
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft No.2 chain tensioner to Camshaft housing (for bank 1) 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft No.3 chain tensioner to Camshaft housing (for bank 2) 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing oil control valve to Cylinder head cover 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Crankshaft Crankshaft pulley to Crankshaft 250 184
  • 2GR-FE
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Crankshaft Cylinder block to Crankshaft bearing cap 61 45 Step 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap bolt 52 38
  • 2GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump to Cylinder block 21 15 Bolt A
  • 2GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump to Cylinder block 9 7 Bolt B
  • 2GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump to Cylinder block 9 7 Bolt C
  • 2GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump pulley to Water pump 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Radiator reservoir tank to Body 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Upper radiator support to Radiator support LH and RH 29 21
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Fan shroud with cooling fan to Radiator 11 8
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator No.2 fan shroud to Radiator 11 8
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator No.1 and No.2 cooling fan motor to Fan shroud 4 3
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Fan to No.1 and No.2 cooling fan motor 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water inlet pipe to Cylinder block 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water inlet to Water inlet housing 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator Water outlet to Cylinder head 10 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Radiator No.1 water by-pass pipe to Upper radiator support 9 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.2 idler pulley to Timing chain cover 43 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains No.2 timing gear cover to Timing chain cover 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-ribbed belt tensioner to Timing chain cover 43 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains V-ribbed belt tensioner to Cylinder block 43 32
  • 2GR-FE
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PCM ECM to Body 7 5
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly to Intake manifold 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank bent tube set plate to Fuel tank assembly 4 3
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel filler pipe to Body 24 18
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel tank band to Body 40 30
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel sender gauge assembly to Fuel tank 2 1
  • 2GR-FE
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Fuel system Fuel pump resistor to Body 7 5
  • 2GR-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 and ring gear to Crankshaft 178 131
  • 2GR-FE
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Drive/Axle shaft Drive shaft bearing bracket to Cylinder block 64 47
  • 2GR-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 LH to Cylinder head 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold RH to Cylinder head 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 exhaust heat insulator to Exhaust manifold 9 7
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 manifold stay to Exhaust manifold 34 25
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.2 manifold stay to Cylinder block 34 25
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold LH to Front exhaust pipe assembly 62 46
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold No.1 front exhaust pipe support bracket to No.1 exhaust pipe support bracket stay 21 15
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Front exhaust pipe assembly to Center exhaust pipe assembly 43 32
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold RH to Center exhaust pipe assembly 62 46
  • 2GR-FE
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Exhaust manifold Center exhaust pipe assembly to Tailpipe assembly 43 32
  • 2GR-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 rod to Body 5 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Parking brake Parking brake cable assembly No.2 to Body bolt 6 4
  • 2GR-FE
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Parking brake Parking brake cable assembly No.2 to Body nut 9 7
  • 2GR-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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