Torque Specs.

[Doc2012]

See this thread for a more in depth version of torque specs.

Torque Specs and Service Information Revisited.


I pulled this of the TTORA site. Don't know if its still up there or not.

It has the specs for the 2/3RZ, and the 5VZ. Make sure you read it right!!

I know these are for a Tacoma, but the majority Of them will apply to our 4Runners, with the exception of the leaf spring and u-bolts.

If there's something you want to correct, PM me and I'll be sure to add it/change it as necessary.

Torque specifications

Engine:

Throttle body mounting nuts/studs: 13 ft-lbs

Spark plug: 14 ft-lbs (2RZ/3RZ), 13 ft-lbs (5VZ)

Oil drain plug: 27 ft-lbs

Engine mount to frame: 28 ft-lbs

Engine mount to block: 38 ft-lbs (2RZ/3RZ), 32 ft-lbs (5VZ)

Head bolts: 29 ft-lbs + additional 90° + another 90° <follow pattern> (2RZ/3RZ)

Head bolts: 25 ft-lbs + additional 90° + another 90° <follow pattern>, recessed 13 ft-lbs (5VZ)

Main bearing caps: 29 ft-lbs + additional 90°(2RZ/3RZ), 45 ft-lbs + additional 90° (5VZ)

Exhaust manifold: 36 ft-lbs (2RZ/3RZ), 30 ft-lbs (5VZ)

Intake manifold: 22 ft-lbs (2RZ/3RZ), 13 ft-lbs (5VZ)

Air Intake Chamber: 15 ft-lbs (2RZ/3RZ), 13 ft-lbs (5VZ)

Crankshaft pulley bolt: 193 ft-lbs (2RZ/3RZ), 217 ft-lbs (5VZ)

Oil pan bolts: 9 ft-lbs

Rear main oil seal: 9.7 ft-lbs

Rear end plate: 14 ft-lbs

Starter mounting bolts: 29 ft-lbs

Pressure plate to flywheel: 14 ft-lbs

Flywheel to crankshaft bolts: 65 ft-lbs (2RZ), 19 ft-lbs + additional 90° (3RZ), 63 ft-lbs (5VZ) ~USE LOCTITE~

Flexplate to crankshaft bolts: 54 ft-lbs (2RZ/3RZ), 61 ft-lbs (5VZ)


Drivetrain:

Lug nuts: 83 ft-lbs

Transmission bellhousing to engine: 53 ft-lbs

Starter mounting bolts: 29 ft-lbs

Transmission crossmember to frame: 48 ft-lbs

Transmission mount to crossmember: 14 ft-lbs

Transmission mount to transmission housing: 48 ft-lbs

Transmission housing to transfer adapter: 27 ft-lbs

Transmission housing to transfer case: 17 ft-lbs

Shift lever retainer: 29 ft-lbs (2RZ/3RZ), 13 ft-lbs (5VZ)

Transmission drain and fill plugs(MANUAL TRANSMISSION): 27 ft-lbs

Transmission oil pan: 65 in-lbs (A340)

Drain plug: 15 ft-lbs (A340)

Companion flange nut to transfer output shaft: 87 ft-lbs

Transfer front to rear case: 21 ft-lbs

Driveshaft flange bolts: 54 ft-lbs

Driveshaft center support bushing to frame: 27 ft-lbs

Driveshaft center support bearing: 134 ft-lbs to set, then loosen, then 51 ft-lbs

Suspension/Steering

FRONT:

Brake caliper mounting bolts: 90 ft-lbs

Brake caliper banjo bolt: 22 ft-lbs

Steering knuckle to lower ball joint: 59 ft-lbs ~USE LOCTITE~

Outer tie-rod to lower ball joint: 67 ft-lbs

Lower control arm to frame (alignment cams): 96 ft-lbs

Lower control arm to shock absorber: 101 ft-lbs (may vary with aftermarket equip)

Lower control arm to swaybar end link: 51 ft-lbs

Lower ball joint to lower control arm: 112 ft-lbs

Upper ball joint to upper control arm: 80 ft-lbs

Upper control arm to frame: 87 ft-lbs

Shock absorber upper mount (3 bolts): 47 ft-lbs (may vary with aftermarket equip)

Shock absorber center nut: 22 ft-lbs

Swaybar to swaybar end link: 22 ft-lbs

Swaybar brackets to frame: 19 ft-lbs

Differential front mount to frame: 101 ft-lbs

Differential rear mount to frame: 64 ft-lbs

Ring gear bolts: 71 ft-lbs

Differential drain plug: 48 ft-lbs

Differential fill plug: 29 ft-lbs

Axle shaft hub nut (ADD): 174 ft-lbs

Free wheel hub inner lock nut (manual hubs): 203 ft-lbs

Axle shaft inner hub safety bolt (manual hubs): 13 ft-lbs

Hub body to axle hub (manual hubs): 23 ft-lbs

Hub body cover (manual hubs): 7 ft-lbs

REAR:

Backing plate to axle housing: 50 ft-lbs

Shock absorber to axle: 53 ft-lbs

Shock absorber to frame: 53 ft-lbs

Axle u-bolts: 90 ft-lbs

Front leaf spring mount: 115 ft-lbs

Shackle bolts (both): 67 ft-lbs (may vary with aftermarket equip)

Leaf spring centering pin: 33 ft-lbs

3rd member to axle housing: 18 ft-lbs
(with e-locker), 54 ft-lbs (w/o e-locker)

Ring gear bolts: 71 ft-lbs (with e-locker), 92 ft-lbs (w/o e-locker)

Carrier bearing caps: 83 ft-lbs (w/o e-locker)

E-locker acutuator to 3rd member: 20 ft-lbs

Differential drain & fill plugs: 36 ft-lbs

STEERING:

Steering wheel set nut: 26 ft-lbs

Outer tie-rod to lower ball joint: 67 ft-lbs

Inner tie-rod to rack: 76 ft-lbs

Tie-rod end lock nut: 41 ft-lbs

Steering rack mounting clamp: 123 ft-lbs

Steering rack vertical center mounting bolt: 123 ft-lbs

Steering rack horizontal mounting bolt: 141 ft-lbs


Miscellaneous:

Seat mounting bolts to body: 27 ft-lbs

Seat belt: 30 ft-lbs (all mounting points)

Body mounting bolts: 48 ft-lbs

Conversion Factors:

1 ft-lb = 12 in-lb = 1.35582 Nm

Just thought that might help.

 

[audiness]

nice info, i usually check the service manual which has most of them in it, but this is a good quick reference. My problem is, that in 1/2 the places where a torque value is specified, you can't even fit a torque wrench in there so i usually just guess.

 

[hrt4me]

good info, thanks!

 

[SV_Dude]

As per request, thread stickied.

 

[JWaldz]

Good thread.. ought to come in handy! Mind making the different sections bold so they show up better. It's hard to tell where they start and end.

 

[Doc2012]

Good thread.. ought to come in handy! Mind making the different sections bold so they show up better. It's hard to tell where they start and end.

Fixed for ya.

 

[JWaldz]

Fixed for ya.

Much better! Thank you :thumb3:

 

[02_SE_Runner]

Sweet! I could definitely use this!

 

[Brian757]

Awesome thread Doc! Torquing is probably one of the most important jobs someone can do aside to repairing and replacing. Good info; good idea to make it a sticky.

 

[Ula'Tek]

Perfect. Just what I was looking for.
Thanks

 

[Doc2012]

Doc this is a really great thread with very useful info. I will use it myself in the future no doubt BUT it doesn't belong on the main 3rd gen page. It should be put within the already stickied 3rd Gen technical documentation page.

If someone thinks I'm wrong then fine but I just don't see how this info is so special it wouldn't be in that already existing sticky (which has taken years to build).

Link ---> http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/69744-3rd-gen-faq-tutorials-documentation-reference.html


// nothing personal

Nothing personal taken.

If I may just put my .01 in, and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, but, IIRC the 2/3RZ and 5VZ were in the 95.5-04 model years, which encompases more of the 3rd generation 4Runner and 1st generation Tacoma.

My intent here was to provide a quick reference, rather than having to dig through a thread just to find the torque specs of a particular bolt.

If the mods feel it should be moved into the other thread, then by all means, please do so. I have these on my iPhone in my notes so that I can pull them up anytime, but others might prefer to look at a bigger screen.

 

[02_SE_Runner]

I say leave it so when I have oil and gunk all over my hands I don't need to dig to find torque specs. Lol

 

[BrianSD_42]

I really do think this is a great thread so I hope I didn't offend with my suggestion.

It is simply a difference of opinion.

 

[Doc2012]

Absolutely not. If I made it seem like that, I apologize. I just wanted to let you know why I thought it should be stickied.

 

[Yoter]

Doc,
Thanks for this super useful sticky. It was annoying having to google this info.
Would it be possible to add fluid/oil amounts and types to this.
IE: Engine, Trany, Diffs etc...
I dont know these things off hand but would be willing to search around to help compile something.

 

[Singtoe]

3rd member to axle housing: 18 ft-lbs
(with e-locker), 54 ft-lbs (w/o e-locker)

FYI

This is wrong. It should be 18 ft-lbs also.

 

[minglong]

bump for a great product at a great price.

 

[OffRoadGuy]

How about valve cover specs? 5 ft lbs?

 

[1blink]

Replacing the front main seal in my transmission tonight.

Does anybody have access to the torque value for the Front Bearing Retainer bolts, which covers the front main transmission seal?

A link to the part:
RETAINER, BEARING, FRONT(MTM). 1997 TOYOTA 4Runner 3400CC EFI, MANUAL , 5-SPEED SR5-V6(-0008),SR5(000 # 3313130080

Edit: 9.6 ft/lbs

 

[bxbstgtbhvhao]

good info, thanks!