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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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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  • 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 Drain plug to Oil pan 47 35
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Oil filter Oil strainer to Valve body 11 8
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Oil feeder Oil filler tube to Transaxle 6 4
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Oil feeder Oil filler tube to Front engine mounting bracket 6 4
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Oil pump Oil pump assembly to Transaxle case 22 16
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Oil pump Oil pump body to Stator shaft assembly 10 7
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Engine mounts Front engine mounting bracket to Transaxle 64 47
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Engine mounts Rear engine mounting bracket to Transaxle 45 33
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket LH to Transaxle 64 47
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Sensor Speed sensor (NC) to Transaxle 11 8
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Sensor Speed sensor (NT) to Transaxle 11 8
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Sensor ATF temperature sensor to Valve body 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Starter Starter to Transaxle 37 27
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Starter Starter wire to Starter 10 7
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler inlet elbow to Transaxle 27 20
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Fuel/Oil cooler Oil cooler outlet elbow to Transaxle 27 20
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Differential gear lube apply tube to Transaxle housing 10 7
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel housing under cover to Automatic transaxle 8 6
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Oil pan to Transaxle 8 6
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Automatic transaxle oil pan sub-assembly to Transaxle case 8 6
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Engine block upper side bolt 64 47
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Engine block lower side bolt A 37 27
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Engine block lower side bolt B 46 34
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transmission wire to Transaxle 5 4
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Valve body to Transaxle 11 8
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Brake apply tube clamp to Transaxle case 5 4
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle case No.1 plug to Transaxle rear cover 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover to Transaxle case bolt 19 14 Bolt A
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle rear cover to Transaxle case bolt 25 18 Other bolt
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Parking lock pawl shaft to Transaxle case 10 7
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Parking lock pawl bracket to Transaxle case 20 15
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolt 22 16 Bolt A
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolt 29 21 Bolt B
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolt 29 21 Bolt C
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Transaxle housing to Transaxle case bolt 22 16 Bolt D
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transmission case plug to Transaxle housing 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Automatic transmission case plug to Transaxle case 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Manual detent spring to Transaxle case bolt 20 15 Bolt A
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transmission mount/case Manual detent spring to Transaxle case bolt 12 9 Bolt B
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Torque converter Torque converter clutch to Drive plate 41 30
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Park/Neutral position switch nut 7 5
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Park/Neutral position switch bolt 5 4
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Park/Neutral start switch to Control shaft lever 13 10
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Control shaft lever to Control shaft 13 10
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Shift control cable to Control shaft lever 15 11
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Control cable clamp to Engine mounting insulator 12 9
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Control cable bracket No.1 to Transaxle 12 9
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Control cable bracket No.2 to Transaxle 12 9
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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Transfer Floor shift assembly to Body 12 9
  • U151E Automatic Transmission
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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 XA30

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