Toyota Land Cruiser 79 series (1999-on) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 series 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 settings for Toyota Land Cruiser 79 series

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

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  • Production years: 1999 - present
  • Generation: 1
  • Type of van: pickup
  • 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 filter Oil strainer to rear case 4.9 4
  • LJ79
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Oil pump Oil pump plate separator to rear extension housing 4.9 4
  • LJ79
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Oil pump Screw plug to rear extension housing 29 21
  • LJ79
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Oil pump Oil pump cover to rear extension housing 4.9 4 Use Torx socket wrench T30 09042-00010
  • LJ79
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Oil pump Oil receiver to front case 11.7 9
  • LJ79
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Oil pump Shift outer lever and inner lever (washer and nut) 12 9
  • LJ79
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Oil pump Lever lock pin 12 9
  • LJ79
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Engine mounts Engine rear mounting to transfer adapter 59 44
  • LJ79
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Engine mounts Crossmember to body 39 29 Bolt
  • LJ79
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Engine mounts Crossmember to engine rest mounting 76 56 Nut
  • LJ79
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Propeller shaft flange on differential 74 55 Front propeller shaft
  • LJ79
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Differential Propeller shaft flange on differential 88 65 Rear propeller shaft
  • LJ79
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Differential Differential rear case set bolts 88 65 Step 1 (temporarily tightened)
  • LJ79
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Differential Differential rear case set bolts 98 72 Step 2 (loosen then re-tighten)
  • LJ79
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Differential Front Differential to front axle housing 27 20
  • LJ79
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Differential Front Differential to front propeller shaft 74 55
  • LJ79
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Differential Front Differential filler plug 49 36
  • LJ79
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Differential Front Differential drain plug 49 36
  • LJ79
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Clutch pressure plate Clutch disc to input shaft spline 72 53
  • LJ79
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Clutch pressure plate Exhaust pipe bracket bolts to Clutch housing 28 21
  • LJ79
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Clutch pressure plate Exhaust pipe bracket bolts to Clutch housing 39 29
  • LJ79
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Clutch pressure plate Exhaust pipe clamp 19 14
  • LJ79
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Clutch pressure plate Exhaust pipe gasket bracket bolts 38 28
  • LJ79
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Clutch assembly Clutch release cylinder set bolt 12 9
  • LJ79
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Transmission mount Transmission to Engine 72 53
  • LJ79
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Transmission mount Transmission to Starter 39 29
  • LJ79
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Transmission case Shift lever control retainer to transmission case 17 13
  • LJ79
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Transfer Transfer case to transmission 37 27
  • LJ79
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Transfer Transfer case to transmission 68 50
  • LJ79
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Transfer Front case to rear case 37 27 Use sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, Three bond 1344, Loctite 242 or equivalent
  • LJ79
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Transfer Case cover to rear case 37 27 Use sealant: Part No. 08826-00090, Three bond 1281 or equivalent
  • LJ79
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Transfer Rear case to bearing retainer bolts 39.2 29
  • LJ79
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Transfer Rear extension housing bolts 37 27 Use seal packing: Part No. 08826-00090, Three bond 1281 or equivalent
  • LJ79
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Transfer Front extension housing bolts 37 27 Use seal packing: Part No. 08826-00090, Three bond 1281 or equivalent
  • LJ79
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Transfer Power take-off case with gasket 19 14 Use sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, Three bond 1344, Loctite 242 or equivalent
  • LJ79
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Transfer Power take-off cover with gasket 19 14 Use sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, Three bond 1344, Loctite 242 or equivalent
  • LJ79
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Transfer Center differential lock indicator switch to front extension housing 37 27
  • LJ79
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Transfer L4 position switch 37 27
  • LJ79
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Transfer Neutral position switch 37 27
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Transfer Ball, spring, and screw plug to front case 19 14 Use sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, Three bond 1344, Loctite 242 or equivalent, Torx socket wrench T40 09042-00020
  • LJ79
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Transfer Motor actuator bolts to front case 18.1 13 Use sealant: Part No. 08833-00080, Three bond 1344, Loctite 242 or equivalent
  • LJ79
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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 center pipe 39 29
  • LJ79
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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
Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Stabilizer bracket to axle housing 28 21
  • LJ79
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Land Cruiser 79 series

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