2023 Toyota RAV4 Axle Nut Torque Spec

OEM-referenced axle nut torque, socket size, and thread specs for the 8 axle and hub nut fasteners on the 2023 Toyota RAV4 — including the Front Axle Shaft Nut (CV Axle Nut) (torques to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs), 30mm Deep Socket socket, M30x1.5 thread). The axle nut retains the CV axle in the hub and on many designs sets the wheel bearing preload, so the exact torque matters. Full bolt specs for the rest of the vehicle are linked below.

Front Axle / Hub Nut torque — 2023 Toyota RAV4

On the 2023 Toyota RAV4, the front axle / hub nut specs are: Front Axle Shaft Nut (CV Axle Nut) (torques to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs), 30mm Deep Socket socket, M30x1.5 thread); Front Axle Hub Bolts (Hub to Knuckle) (torques to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Front Axle Shaft Nut (Front CV Axle) (torques to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs), 30mm socket socket, M26x1.5 thread); Front Axle Hub Nut (Front Drive Axle Nut) (torques to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs), 30mm 12-point socket, M30x1.5 thread). Axle nuts are safety-critical — staked and crimp-collar nuts are single-use on many models, so fit a new nut where the manufacturer requires it and verify the value against your factory service manual before reassembly.

Rear Axle / Hub Nut torque — 2023 Toyota RAV4

On the 2023 Toyota RAV4, the rear axle / hub nut specs are: Rear Shock Absorber Lower Nut (to Rear Axle Carrier) (torques to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs), Ball joint lock nut wrench (SST) + 19mm socket, M14x1.5 thread); Rear Axle Hub Bolts (Hub to Carrier — FWD/AWD) (torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), 17mm socket, M12x1.25 thread); Rear Axle Shaft Nut (Rear CV Axle — AWD) (torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs), 30mm socket socket, M26x1.5 thread); Rear Axle Shaft Nut (E-Four Drive Axle) (torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs), 27mm 12-point socket, M27x1.5 thread). Axle nuts are safety-critical — staked and crimp-collar nuts are single-use on many models, so fit a new nut where the manufacturer requires it and verify the value against your factory service manual before reassembly.

How to torque the RAV4 axle nut correctly

Remove the cotter pin or unstake the old nut with a punch before loosening — never zip a staked nut out through the stake. Break the nut loose with the wheel on the ground (or have a helper hold the brakes) using a breaker bar. On reassembly, seat the CV axle fully, thread the new nut by hand, and bring it to the final spec with a calibrated torque wrench — an impact gun overshoots the spec and can damage the wheel bearing. Stake the collar into the spindle groove (or fit a new cotter pin / cage) once torqued. An under-torqued axle nut lets the bearing run loose and fail; an over-torqued one destroys the bearing preload.

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