Toyota RAV4 XA40 (2012-2018) Torque Spec Settings

Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota RAV4 XA40 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 XA40

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Drain plug	27	20	Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench.
Oil filter	Oil filter	23	17	Use the 76-14F socket. Use a torque wrench.
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	20	15	Use the spark plug sprocket #16. Use a torque wrench.
Wheels	Wheel bolts	103	76	Use a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench.
Wheels	Wheel bolts	103	76	Use a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench.

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	Drain plug	27	20	Use a drive socket #15. Use a torque wrench.
Oil filter	Oil filter	23	17	Use the 76-14F socket. Use a torque wrench.
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	20	15	Use the spark plug sprocket #16. Use a torque wrench.
Sensors	Oxygen sensor fastener	41	30	Use a 22-mm oxygen sensor socket. Use a torque wrench.

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Drive/Axle shaft	Drive shaft nut	216	159	Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench.
Wheel hub assembly	Wheel hub bearing fastener	96	71	Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Tie rod end	Tie rod end locknut	88	65	Use a combination spanner #21. Use a combination spanner #22. Use a torque wrench.
Tie rod end	Tie rod end fastening nut to steering knuckle	49	36	Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.

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

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Brake caliper	Brake caliper	27	20	Use a drive socket #14. Use a torque wrench.
Brake caliper	Brake caliper bracket	98	72	Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench.

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	103	76	Use a criss-cross pattern. Use a torque wrench.
Control arm	Control arm fastener to stub axle	90	66	Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.
Ball joint	Ball joint fastener	92	68	Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.
Shock absorbers/shocks	Top shock absorber fastener	80	59	Use a combination spanner #17 (2 pieces). Use a torque wrench.
Shock absorbers/shocks	Lower shock absorber fastener	80	59	Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer rod fastener	30	22	Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link fastener to stabilizer bar	74	55	Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links	Stabilizer link fastener to shock strut	74	55	Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.
Stabilizer bar	Stabilizer bar fastener to control arm	30	22	Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench.

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