Toyota Tacoma 2 (2005-2015) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the Toyota Tacoma 2 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 2

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 40 30
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 40 30
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 38 28
  • 2TR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter 17 13
  • 2TR-FE
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Engine block Engine drain plug 13 10
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2TR-FE
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 20 15
  • A340E Automatic Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 28 21
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 37 27
  • RA60 Manual Transmission
  • RA60F Manual Transmission
 unverified source
Axle shaft Front axle hub nut 199 147
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Axle shaft Front axle hub nut 235 173
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Wheels Front wheel 113 83
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Wheels Front wheel 113 83
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Wheels Rear wheel 113 83
  • 2WD
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Wheels Rear wheel 113 83
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source

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  • Production years: 2005 - 2015
  • Generation: 2
  • 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 10 7 10mm head
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Oil pan Oil pan bolts 10 7 10mm head
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 21 15 12mm head
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 21 15 12mm head
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan bolts 26 19
  • 2TR-FE
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 40 30
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 40 30
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Oil pan Oil pan drain plug 38 28
  • 2TR-FE
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Oil pan Oil pan no.2 9 7 Bolts
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Oil pan Oil pan no.2 9 7 Bolts
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Oil pan Oil pan no.2 10 7 Nuts
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Oil pan Oil pan no.2 10 7 Nuts
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Oil pan Oil pan no.3 9 7
  • 2TR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter bracket bolts and nut 25 18
  • 2TR-FE
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Oil filter Oil filter 17 13
  • 2TR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 10 7 Bolt A, Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 9 7 Bolt B, Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 9 7 Nut, Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover 9 7
  • 2TR-FE
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 36 27 Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 36 27 Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 36 27 Bank 2
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 36 27 Bank 2
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolts 39 29
  • 2TR-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 20 15
  • 1GR-FE
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Spark plugs Spark plug 18 13
  • 2TR-FE
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Piston rods Connecting rod cap bolts 25 18
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2TR-FE
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 26 19 Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts 26 19 Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Intake manifold Intake manifold bolts and nuts 25 18
  • 2TR-FE
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Engine block Engine drain plug 13 10
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2TR-FE
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Engine block Main bearing cap bolts 61 45
  • 1GR-FE
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Engine block Main bearing cap bolts 39 29
  • 2TR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting to Frame brackets 38 28
  • 1GR-FE
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket 38 28
  • 2TR-FE
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolts 20 15
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolts 20 15
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Knock sensor Knock sensor bolts 20 15
  • 2TR-FE
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Alternator Alternator bolts 22 16
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 9 7 10mm head, Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 24 18 12mm head, Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft bearing cap bolts 16 12
  • 2TR-FE
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 100 74 Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 100 74 Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 100 74 Bank 2
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 100 74 Bank 2
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Camshaft Camshaft timing gear 78 58
  • 2TR-FE
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Water pump Water pump bolts 9 7 Bolt A
  • 1GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump bolts 23 17 Bolt B
  • 1GR-FE
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Water pump Water pump bolts 21 15 Bolt A
  • 2TR-FE
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Water pump Water pump bolts 9 7 Bolt B
  • 2TR-FE
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Belt tensioner No.1 idler pulley sub-assembly bolt 54 40
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Belt tensioner No.1 idler pulley sub-assembly bolt 54 40
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Belt tensioner No.1 idler pulley sub-assembly bolt 43 32
  • 2TR-FE
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Belt tensioner No.2 idler pulley sub-assembly bolt 39 29
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Belt tensioner No.2 idler pulley sub-assembly bolt 39 29
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Belt tensioner V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly bolt 36 27
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Belt tensioner V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly bolt 36 27
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Belt tensioner V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly bolt 21 15 Bolt A
  • 2TR-FE
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Belt tensioner V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly bolt 40 30 Bolt B
  • 2TR-FE
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Belt tensioner V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly bolt 43 32 Bolt C
  • 2TR-FE
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Differential Front differential case assembly 50 37
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Differential Rear differential case bolts 47 35
unverified source
Differential Rear differential carrier assembly 45 33
unverified source
Clutch pressure plate Clutch housing to Transmission case 36 27
  • R155 Manual Transmission
  • R155F Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 20 15
  • A340E Automatic Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 28 21
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug to Transmission case 37 27
  • R155 Manual Transmission
  • R155F Manual Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Drain plug 37 27
  • RA60 Manual Transmission
  • RA60F Manual Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Oil pan sub-assembly bolts 7 5
  • A340E Automatic Transmission
 unverified source
Transmission fluid pan Oil pan bolts 4 3
  • A750E Automatic Transmission
  • A750F Automatic Transmission
 unverified source
Axle shaft Front axle hub nut 199 147
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Axle shaft Front axle hub nut 235 173
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source

steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Tie rod end Tie rod end to Steering knuckle arm 49 36
  • 2WD
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Tie rod end Tie rod end to Steering knuckle arm 91 67
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Power steering pump Vane pump assembly bolts 21 15
  • 1GR-FE
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Power steering pump Vane pump assembly bolts 21 15
  • 2TR-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 21 15 Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 21 15 Bank 1
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 21 15 Bank 2
  • 1GR-FE
  • 2WD
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 21 15 Bank 2
  • 1GR-FE
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold nuts 36 27
  • 2TR-FE
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Brake caliper Front disc brake caliper assembly bolts 108 80
  • 2WD
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Brake caliper Front disc brake caliper assembly bolts 123 91
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Front wheel 113 83
  • 2WD
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Wheels Front wheel 113 83
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Wheels Rear wheel 113 83
  • 2WD
 unverified source
Wheels Rear wheel 113 83
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
 unverified source
Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber nut 83 61
  • 2WD
  • Coil spring
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front shock absorber nut 83 61
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
  • Coil spring
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Shock absorbers/shocks Front upper shock absorber nuts 64 47
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
  • Coil spring
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear shock absorber nut 100 74
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Shock absorbers/shocks Rear upper shock absorber nut 20 15
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bracket bolts 21 15
  • 2WD
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Stabilizer bar Front stabilizer bracket bolts 40 30
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Stabilizer bar Rear stabilizer bar and brackets 27 20
  • Sport suspension
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link 19 14 Nut A
  • 2WD
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link 69 51 Nut B
  • 2WD
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front stabilizer link to Steering knuckle nut 70 52
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
  • Coil spring
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Rear stabilizer link 69 51
  • Sport suspension
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Control arm Front suspension upper arm nut 110 81
  • 2WD
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Control arm Front suspension upper arm bolts 82 60 Fully tighten
  • 2WD
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Control arm Front suspension upper arm nut 110 81
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Control arm Front suspension upper arm nut 115 85 Fully tighten
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Control arm Front suspension lower arm nuts 210 155
  • 2WD
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Control arm Front suspension lower arm bolt and nut 135 100
  • 4WD
  • Pre-Runner
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Ball joint Front lower ball joint bolts 160 118
  • 2WD
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Ball joint Front lower ball joint bolts 160 118
  • 4WD
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a Tacoma 2

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