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 specs for Toyota Tacoma 1

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
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 8 6
  • 5VZ-FE
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Oil pressure switch Oil pressure switch 15 11
  • 5VZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 34 25 12 pointed head bolt
  • 5VZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 18 13 Recessed head bolt
  • 5VZ-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover bolts 6 4
  • 5VZ-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 18 13
  • 5VZ-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap nuts 25 18
  • 5VZ-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts and nuts 18 13
  • 5VZ-FE
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Engine block Main bearing cap bolts 61 45
  • 5VZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket 44 32
  • 5VZ-FE
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Engine mounts Engine rear mounting bracket to Frame 58 43
  • 5VZ-FE
  • 2WD
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Knock sensor Knock sensor 39 29 SFI System
  • 5VZ-FE
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Alternator Generator bracket 19 14
  • 5VZ-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 pulley bolt 110 81
  • 5VZ-FE
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Water pump Water pump bolts 20 15
  • 5VZ-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 71 52
  • 5VZ-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 19 14
  • 5VZ-FE
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Power steering pump Power steering vane pump bracket bolts 43 32
  • 5VZ-FE
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Power steering pump Power steering vane pump assembly with bracket bolt and nut 43 32
  • 5VZ-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 40 30
  • 5VZ-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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