Torque Specifications

2001 Toyota Highlander Base, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Converter-To-Drive Plate Bolt 30 (41)
Counter Drive Gear Nut 207 (280)
Differential Ring Gear Bolt 71 (96)
Drive Plate Bolt 65 (88)
Elbow 20 (27)
Manual Detent Spring Bottom Bolt 15 (20)
Oil Pan Drain Plug 36 (49)
Oil Pump Bolt 16 (22)
Parking Lock Pawl Bracket Bolt 15 (20)
Transaxle Housing-To-Transaxle Case Bolt
Lower Bolts (5) 16 (22)
All Other Bolts 22 (29)
Transaxle Rear Cover Bolt
Bolt At 5 O'Clock Position 14 (19)
All Other Bolts 18 (25)
Underdrive Planetary Gear Lock Nut 207 (280)
Union 20 (27)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Apply Pipe Clamp Bolt
Transaxle Case 48 (5.4)
Transaxle Housing 87 (9.8)
Control Shift Lever Lock Tab Nut 61 (6.9)
Manual Detent Spring Top Bolt 106 (12)
Oil Deflector Bolt 87 (9.8)
Oil Pan Bolt 69 (7.8)
Oil Strainer Bolt 97 (11)
Parking Lock Pawl Clamp Bolt 87 (9.8)
Park/Neutral Position Switch
Nut 61 (6.9)
Bolt 48 (5.4)
Pressure Relief Check Ball Retainer Bolt 97 (11)
Shift Solenoids
SLT & SL1 Solenoid Bolt 58 (6.6)
All Other Solenoid Bolts 97 (11)
Solenoid Connector Bolt 48 (5.4)
Speed Sensor Bolt 11 (97)
Stator Shaft-To-Oil Pump Bolt 87 (9.8)
Temperature Sensor Clamp Bolt 58 (6.6)
Upper Valve Body Cover Bolt 58 (6.6)
Upper & Lower Valve Body Bolt 97 (11)
Valve Body-To-Transaxle Bolt 97 (11)
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