2000 Toyota Tacoma Base, 2D Pickup, 2.4 L, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Torque Specifications: RAV4

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (RAV4)

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Center Stiffener Plate Bolt (4WD) 27 (37)
Cylinder Block-To-Transaxle Bolt (2WD)
Lower Bolt 34 (46)
Upper Bolt 18 (24)
Drive Plate-To-Crankshaft Bolt 61 (83)
Engine Mount Crossmember Bolt/Nut (2WD) (1)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Exhaust Manifold Nut (2WD) 46 (62)
Front Exhaust Pipe-To-Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt/Nut (2WD) 35 (47)
Starter Bolt 29 (39)
Steering Gear Assembly-To-Suspension Crossmember Bolt (2WD) 83 (113)
Stiffener Plate Bolt 27 (37)
Suspension Crossmember Bolt/Nut (2WD) (1)
Torque Converter Bolt 20 (27)
Transaxle-To-Cylinder Block Bolt
2WD 47 (64)
4WD
12-mm 34 (46)
14-mm 47 (64)
Transaxle-To-Mount Bolt/Nut (2WD) 47 (64)
Transfer Case-To-Cylinder Block Bolt (4WD) 27 (37)
Wheel Lug Nut 76 (103)
(1) Refer to illustration for bolt/nut tightening specifications. See Figure.
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