Toyota Tacoma 1 (1994-2005) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Tacoma 1 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 Tacoma 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 37 27
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 20 15
  • A43D Automatic Transmission
  • A340E Automatic Transmission
  • A340F Automatic Transmission
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 72 53
  • 2WD
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Tie rod end Front tie rod end nut 90 66
  • 4WD
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Brake caliper Front brake caliper bolts 108 80
  • 2WD
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Brake caliper Front brake caliper bolts 123 91
  • 4WD
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Wheels Front wheel 110 81
  • 2WD
  • 4WD
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Wheels Rear wheel 110 81
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  • Production years: 1994 - 2005
  • 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 pan Oil pan bolts and nuts 13 10
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Oil pan Oil drain plug 37 27
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29 1st step
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head rear cover bolts 14 10
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap nuts 45 33
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts and nuts 29 21
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Engine block Main bearing cap bolts 39 29
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Engine block Coolant drain plug 25 18
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket 52 38
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine rear mounting bracket 18 13 Bolt A
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
  • 2WD
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Engine mounts Engine rear mounting bracket 25 18 Bolt B
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
  • 2WD
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Knock sensor Knock sensor 37 27
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Knock sensor Knock sensor 44 32 MFI System
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Alternator Generator bracket bolts 75 55 Bolt A
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Alternator Generator bracket bolts 18 13 Bolt B
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 16 12
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
  • 5VZ-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear bolts 74 55
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump bolts 25 18 14mm head bolt
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump bolts 9 7 12mm head bolt
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump pulley nuts 21 15
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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Belt tensioner Drive belt idler pulley 20 15
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission mount Transmission mounting bolts 72 53
  • 3RZ-FE
  • 4WD
  • W59 Manual Transmission
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Transmission mount Transmission mounting bolts 71 52
  • 3RZ-FE
  • A340F Automatic Transmission
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Power steering pump Power steering pump bracket bolts 20 15
  • 3RZ-FE
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Power steering pump Power steering pump to bracket bolts 58 43
  • 3RZ-FE
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Power steering pump Power steering pump pulley nut 43 32
  • 3RZ-FE
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Power steering pump Power steering vane pump bolts 39 29
  • 3RZ-FE
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Power steering pump Power steering vane pump rear housing 24 18
  • 3RZ-FE
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Power steering pump Power steering vane pump pulley nut 43 32
  • 3RZ-FE
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 49 36
  • 2RZ-FE
  • 3RZ-FE
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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

general torque settings

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

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