2006 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2006 Toyota RAV4 lug nut torque is 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs), tightened with a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2006 Toyota RAV4. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Toyota's engineering standard for wheel torque is unusually consistent across the lineup — nearly every passenger Toyota from the mid-2000s onward specs 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) for the lug nuts with an M12x1.5 thread and 21mm socket. The big exceptions are the Tundra and Sequoia full-size trucks (97-110 ft-lbs), and the lug studs on older Camrys and Corollas (pre-2002) used a smaller M12x1.25 thread that does not interchange. Always confirm by checking the alloy stamp on the wheel hub if you are unsure.

Common fastener categories on the 2006 Toyota RAV4

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2006 model-year work: Always use a calibrated torque wrench for safety-critical fasteners, and replace lock washers and crush washers on every reassembly.

Tools you will need

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2006 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2006 Toyota RAV4 is 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs), using a 21mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2006 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2006 Toyota RAV4 uses a 21mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2006 Toyota RAV4 fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Toyota RAV4 years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

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All 185 2006 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2006 Toyota RAV4, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both.

Brakes — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. The rear brake caliper bracket bolt (to carrier) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) at the rear brake caliper mounting bracket to axle carrier. At the rear abs speed sensor to rear axle carrier, the abs wheel speed sensor bolt — rear torques to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front abs wheel speed sensor to knuckle, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (front speed (abs) sensor bolt). Brake master cylinder bolt tightens to 13 Nm (9 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the brake master cylinder to brake booster. The rear brake caliper guide pin bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) at the rear brake caliper slide pins to bracket. At the front brake caliper mounting bracket to steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolt (to knuckle) torques to 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the parking brake lever mounting to floor, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs) (parking brake lever to body bolt). Front brake caliper guide pin bolt tightens to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper slide pins to bracket. The rear speed (abs) sensor bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) at the rear abs wheel speed sensor to axle carrier. At the front abs speed sensor to steering knuckle, the abs wheel speed sensor bolt — front torques to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front brake flexible hose to caliper, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (front brake hose banjo bolt). Rear brake hose banjo bolt tightens to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear brake flexible hose to caliper. The front caliper guide pin bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) at the front brake caliper to caliper mounting bracket. At the brake master cylinder to brake booster, the brake master cylinder nut torques to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the abs/traction actuator to body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (abs actuator bracket bolt (to body)). Front caliper bracket bolt (to knuckle) tightens to 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front caliper mounting bracket to steering knuckle. The rear caliper guide pin bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) at the rear brake caliper to caliper mounting bracket. At the rear caliper mounting bracket to rear axle carrier, the rear caliper bracket bolt (to axle carrier) torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Engine — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2006 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the cylinder head cover (valve cover) to cylinder head, the valve cover bolt (bolt b) torques to 14 Nm (124 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the cylinder block (v-valley), both, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (knock sensor bolt). Oil filter cap tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 64mm cap wrench driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the oil filter housing, upper engine. The cylinder head set bolt uses a 12mm Bi-Hexagon (Triple Square) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 70 Nm (52 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° at the cylinder head to block. At the crankshaft front, the crankshaft pulley / damper bolt torques to 250 Nm (184 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the bank 1 (rh) cylinder head to block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M11x1.25 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (cylinder head bolt (bank 1)). Camshaft bearing cap – bank 2 tightens to Stage 1: 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), Stage 2: 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the bank 2 (lh) camshaft housing. The intake air surge tank (upper intake) bolt uses a 12mm / 5mm Hex drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the intake surge tank to lower intake manifold. At the camshaft position sensor to cylinder head, the camshaft position sensor bolt torques to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the timing chain idle sprocket to cylinder block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) (idle sprocket bolt (timing chain)). Intake manifold bolt tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the intake manifold lower to cylinder heads. The chain tensioner bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) at the no. 1 chain tensioner to timing chain cover. At the exhaust camshaft vvt actuator, both banks, the vvt-i actuator (camshaft timing exhaust gear) bolt torques to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) (SST (holding fixture) drive, M42x3.0 thread). For the ignition coil to cylinder head cover, all 6, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (ignition coil bolt). Oil pan bolt (lower pan to stiffening crankcase) tightens to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the lower oil pan to stiffening crankcase. The vvt-i actuator (camshaft timing gear – intake) bolt uses a SST (holding fixture) drive on a M42x3.0 thread, torqued to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) at the intake camshaft vvt actuator, both banks. At the timing chain cover to cylinder head/block, the timing chain cover bolt a (10mm head) torques to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the crankshaft pulley (harmonic balancer) to crankshaft, plan for a 19mm Hex tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 180 Nm (133 ft-lbs) (crankshaft pulley bolt). Cylinder head cover bolt – bank 1 (rh), bolt a tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the bank 1 (rh) valve cover to cylinder head. The no. 1 engine mounting stay (rh) bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the no. 2 engine mounting stay rh to intake manifold / timing chain cover. At the crankshaft main bearings, the main bearing cap (ladder frame) bolt torques to Stage 1: 61 Nm (45 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear crankshaft / flexplate, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 178 Nm (132 ft-lbs) (flexplate / drive plate to crankshaft bolt). Cylinder head bolt (bank 2) tightens to Stage 1: 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90°, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M11x1.25 threads, located at the bank 2 (lh) cylinder head to block. The crankshaft main bearing cap bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M11x1.5 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° at the main bearing caps to cylinder block. At the camshaft bearing caps (1 & 2) to cylinder head, the camshaft bearing cap bolt — no. 1 & no. 2 torques to 29.5 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the oil filter union to stiffening crankcase, plan for a 12mm Hex (Allen) tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 29.5 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (oil filter union bolt). Throttle body bolt tightens to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the throttle body (electronic) to intake manifold. The timing chain cover bolt (area 1–3, m8) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the timing chain cover to cylinder block. At the cylinder head cover, both banks, the vvt oil control valve (camshaft timing oil control valve) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the knock sensor to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (knock sensor nut). Crankshaft position sensor bolt tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder block, front lower. The balance shaft housing bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 21.6 Nm (16 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° at the balance shaft housing to stiffening crankcase. At the bank 2 (lh) valve cover to cylinder head, the cylinder head cover bolt – bank 2 (lh), standard torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the cylinder head — all four cylinders, plan for a 5/8" (16mm) Spark Plug Socket tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (spark plug). Oil pan upper bolt tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the upper oil pan (no. 1) to cylinder block. The no. 1 chain tensioner bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the primary timing chain tensioner to cylinder block. At the serpentine belt tensioner to timing chain cover / cylinder block, the v-ribbed belt tensioner bolt torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the timing chain cover / serpentine belt idler, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (no. 2 idler pulley (serpentine belt) bolt). Camshaft timing gear bolt tightens to 54 Nm (40 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the intake/exhaust vvt sprocket to camshaft. The camshaft bearing cap bolt — no. 3 uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) at the camshaft bearing caps (no. 3) to cylinder head. At the water outlet / water pipe, the engine coolant temperature sensor torques to 20 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the intake manifold to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (intake manifold bolt/nut). Timing chain cover bolt c (14mm head) tightens to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the timing chain cover to cylinder head/block. The drive plate (flexplate) bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs) at the drive plate to crankshaft. At the timing chain cover to cylinder block – large boss, the timing chain cover bolt area 4 (large bolt a) torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head cover, both banks, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (vvt sensor bolt). Valve cover bolt (bolt a) tightens to 11 Nm (97 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head cover (valve cover) to cylinder head. The oil pan drain plug uses a 14mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) at the engine oil pan drain. At the oil pressure switch to cylinder head, the oil pressure switch torques to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (24mm or Oil Pressure Switch Socket drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the timing chain cover to cylinder head/block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (timing chain cover bolt b (12mm head)). No. 2 chain tensioner bolt (bank 1) tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the bank 1 secondary timing chain tensioner. The oil strainer bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the oil strainer / pickup tube to cylinder block. At the bank 1 (rh) camshaft housing, the camshaft bearing cap – bank 1 torques to Stage 1: 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), Stage 2: 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the connecting rod cap to connecting rod, plan for a 10mm tool on a M9x1.0 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° (connecting rod cap bolt).

Drivetrain — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2006 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. For the rear hub / spindle (awd models), plan for a 30mm tool on a M26x1.5 stud; final torque is 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (rear axle shaft nut (rear cv axle nut – awd)). Rear differential drain plug (4wd) tightens to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm Hex (Allen) driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential carrier drain. The propeller shaft center support bearing bolt (4wd) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) at the driveshaft center support bearing to body. At the front cv axle to front hub, the front axle hub nut (fwd/4wd — 26mm spindle) torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (30mm (12-point socket) drive, M24x1.5 thread). For the intermediate shaft (right cv axle) center bearing to engine/block, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (drive shaft bearing bracket bolt). Front axle hub nut (front cv axle nut) tightens to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs), takes a 30mm driver, runs on M26x1.5 threads, located at the front hub / spindle. The rear differential support bolt (to suspension member) uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 140 Nm (103 ft-lbs) at the rear differential to rear suspension member. At the front driveshaft to transmission output flange, the propeller shaft to transaxle companion flange bolt (4wd) torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear differential mounting to rear suspension member, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 140 Nm (103 ft-lbs) (rear differential support to rear suspension member (4wd)). Transfer case drain/fill plug (awd) tightens to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm Hex driver, runs on M30x1.5 threads, located at the gf1a transfer case. The rear differential drain / fill plug (awd) uses a 10mm Hex drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the rear differential carrier. At the rear differential ring gear to differential case (awd), the rear differential ring gear bolt torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the gf1a transfer case to transaxle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 69 Nm (51 ft-lbs) (transfer case to transaxle bolt (awd)). Propeller shaft front flange bolt (awd) tightens to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the propeller shaft to transaxle companion flange. The rear drive shaft axle nut (4wd) uses a 30mm drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) at the rear axle shaft nut to rear hub.

Suspension — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2006 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Rear trailing arm to body bolt (rear end) tightens to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm rear mounting bracket to body. The front lower control arm to ball joint bolt/nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) at the front lower control arm to ball joint. At the rear lower lateral arm (no.2) to rear suspension member, the rear suspension no. 2 arm to suspension member bolt torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the lower ball joint to front steering knuckle, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs) (front lower ball joint nut (ball joint to knuckle)). Wheel lug nut tightens to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the front and rear wheels. The front strut piston rod nut uses a 19mm (hold rod with T55 or Allen) drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) at the front strut piston rod top nut. At the front strut to steering knuckle, the front strut lower pinch bolt/nut (strut to knuckle) torques to 240 Nm (177 ft-lbs) (22mm (both bolt head and nut) drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear shock absorber lower mount to suspension member/axle carrier, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber lower mount bolt). Front sway bar bracket bolt tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front stabilizer bar bracket to crossmember. The rear upper control arm bolt (to suspension member) uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) at the rear upper control arm to rear suspension member. At the rear wheel hub/bearing assembly carrier to trailing arm, the rear axle carrier (hub) to trailing arm torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear lower lateral arm (no.1) to rear axle carrier, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) (rear suspension no. 1 arm to axle carrier bolt). Front lower ball joint to steering knuckle nut tightens to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front lower ball joint stud to knuckle. The rear upper control arm bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) at the rear upper control arm to suspension member and axle carrier. At the rear trailing arm front pivot to body, the rear trailing arm to body bolt (front end) torques to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the front lower control arm to front suspension crossmember, plan for a 22mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm to crossmember bolt). Rear sway bar link to no. 2 arm nut tightens to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm (hold stud with 6mm Hex) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear stabilizer link to rear suspension no. 2 arm. The rear shock absorber to suspension member bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber lower mount. At the front strut assembly to body (strut tower), the front strut upper mount nut torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear sway bar bracket to rear suspension member, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) (rear stabilizer bar bracket bolt). Rear sway bar bracket bolt tightens to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear stabilizer bar bracket to suspension member. The rear lower control arm no. 1 bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) at the rear suspension no. 1 arm to axle carrier and suspension member. At the front axle hub to steering knuckle, the front hub / wheel bearing bolt (knuckle to hub) torques to 96 Nm (71 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front stabilizer bar end link to strut, plan for a 17mm / 5mm Allen (hold stud) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (front sway bar end link nut). Front sway bar link nut (strut to link) tightens to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm (hold stud with 6mm Hex) driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front stabilizer link to front strut. The front strut to steering knuckle bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 240 Nm (177 ft-lbs) at the front strut lower clamp to steering knuckle. At the rear axle hub and bearing to axle carrier, the rear axle hub bearing bolt (to carrier) torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front strut to strut tower (upper), plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (front strut top mount nut). Rear sway bar end link nut tightens to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm / 5mm Allen driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear stabilizer bar end link to no. 2 arm. The front lower ball joint to control arm bolt/nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) at the lower ball joint mounting bolts to front control arm. At the rear trailing arm to body (front side), the rear trailing arm bolt (front attachment) torques to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Steering — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4. The power steering rack mounting bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 138 Nm (102 ft-lbs) at the power steering rack / gear to front crossmember. At the inner/outer tie rod adjuster sleeve locknut, the tie rod end locknut (inner to outer adjuster) torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (21mm / 22mm Combo Wrench drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the steering wheel to steering column shaft, plan for a 22mm tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (steering wheel nut). Outer tie rod end nut tightens to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the outer tie rod to steering knuckle. The steering knuckle to front hub bearing bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 96 Nm (71 ft-lbs) at the front hub/bearing assembly to steering knuckle. At the steering intermediate shaft to steering rack pinion / column, the steering intermediate shaft u-joint pinch bolt torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the outer tie rod end to front steering knuckle, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (tie rod end nut (outer)). Power steering rack mount bolt tightens to 138 Nm (102 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the power steering gear (rack) to front suspension crossmember. The inner tie rod (rack end) to rack uses a Special tool (crowfoot or inner tie rod tool) drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) at the steering rack inner tie rod. At the steering column to instrument panel reinforcement, the steering column mount bolt torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Body — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4. At the front subframe/crossmember rear brace to body, the front suspension member brace rear (front side) to body torques to 145 Nm (107 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the rear engine mount to front suspension crossmember, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (rear engine mount (insulator rr) to crossmember). Front engine mount (rh) bolt – insulator to frame bracket tightens to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rh engine mount insulator. The engine right mount (insulator rh) to body bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) at the right engine mount to body. At the left engine mount to body, the engine left mount (insulator lh) bolt torques to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the lh engine/transmission mount bracket, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (lh engine mount bracket bolt (to transaxle)). Engine front mount (insulator fr) to crossmember bolt tightens to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front engine mount to front crossmember. The front subframe (crossmember) bolt to body uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 145 Nm (107 ft-lbs) at the front suspension crossmember to body. At the rear engine mounting bracket to mount insulator, the rear engine mount (rr) bracket bolt torques to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front engine mounting bracket to mount insulator, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 145 Nm (107 ft-lbs) (front engine mount (fr) bracket bolt).

Exhaust — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4. For the front exhaust pipe (downstream of cat), plan for a 22mm (O2 sensor socket) tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (downstream oxygen sensor (front pipe)). Exhaust manifold heat insulator bolt (no. 2) tightens to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the exhaust manifold heat shield. The exhaust manifold bolt – bank 2 (lh) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the lh exhaust manifold to cylinder head. At the front pipe to exhaust manifold flange, the front exhaust pipe flange bolt torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the no. 1 exhaust manifold heat insulator to exhaust manifold, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold heat insulator bolt). Exhaust manifold bolt – bank 1 (rh) tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rh exhaust manifold to cylinder head. The air/fuel ratio sensor (upstream o2 sensor) uses a 22mm (O2 sensor socket) drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the exhaust manifold, both banks (upstream). At the exhaust manifold support stay, the manifold stay bolt (exhaust manifold to cylinder block) torques to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the mid-pipe / tailpipe flanges, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (center / tail pipe flange nut). Front exhaust pipe flange nut (manifold to down-pipe) tightens to 62 Nm (46 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold to front pipe / down-pipe flange. The exhaust manifold nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) at the exhaust manifold (catalytic converter assy) to cylinder head. At the no. 1 & no. 2 manifold stay to cylinder block and exhaust manifold, the manifold stay bolt/nut torques to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Fuel System — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4. Fuel sender / pump lock ring tightens to Hand tight + lock (align marks), takes a Spanner wrench / lock ring tool driver, runs on Special (multi-lock tab ring) threads, located at the in-tank fuel pump / sender to fuel tank. The fuel sender gauge assembly (fuel pump module) bolts uses a Fuel Pump Lock Ring Tool (SST 09808-14020) drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 1.5 Nm (13 in-lbs) at the fuel pump/sender module retaining ring to fuel tank. At the fuel tank straps to body, the fuel tank strap (band) bolt torques to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the fuel filler pipe / neck to body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 24 Nm (17 ft-lbs) (filler pipe to body bolt). Fuel tank band bolt tightens to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the fuel tank strap to body. The fuel delivery pipe (fuel rail) bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the fuel rail to cylinder head. At the fuel delivery pipe to intake manifold, the fuel rail (delivery pipe) bolt torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Emissions — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4. The canister (charcoal canister) bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the evap charcoal canister to body. At the upstream o2/afr sensor in exhaust manifold, the air fuel ratio sensor (o2 sensor — bank 1, sensor 1) torques to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (22mm Oxygen Sensor Socket drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the evap charcoal canister to body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (evap canister bolt). Pcv (ventilation) valve tightens to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the pcv valve to cylinder head cover. The heated oxygen sensor (bank 1, sensor 2) uses a 22mm Oxygen Sensor Socket drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs) at the downstream o2 sensor in exhaust pipe. At the cylinder head cover (lh bank), pcv valve, the ventilation valve (pcv valve) to cylinder head cover torques to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (27mm drive, M22x1.5 thread).

Transmission — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4. At the transmission bell housing to engine block, the transaxle housing to engine block bolt (type a) torques to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front differential ring gear to differential case, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (transaxle differential ring gear bolt (front)). Transaxle housing to engine block bolt (type b) tightens to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the transmission bell housing to engine block. The transmission oil pan bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 7.8 Nm (69 in-lbs) at the automatic transmission oil pan to case. At the automatic transmission oil pan, the transmission oil drain plug torques to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the torque converter to drive plate (flexplate), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 41 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (torque converter bolts (to flexplate)). Transfer assembly to transaxle bolt (4wd) tightens to 69 Nm (51 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the transfer case to automatic transaxle. The transaxle pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 7.8 Nm (69 in-lbs) at the transmission oil pan to transaxle case. At the torque converter to flexplate, the torque converter clutch to drive plate bolt torques to 41 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the transmission pan drain, plan for a 10mm Hex (Allen) or Square Drive tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) (u241e automatic transaxle drain plug). Transaxle housing to engine block bolt (upper) tightens to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle bell housing to engine block.

Cooling System — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4. For the thermostat / water inlet housing to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (water inlet housing bolt). Cylinder block coolant drain cock tightens to 12.7 Nm (10 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the engine block coolant drain plug. The water pump bolt (bolt a – m8) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the water pump to cylinder block. At the upper radiator support to radiator support lh/rh, the upper radiator support bolt torques to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water outlet (coolant neck) to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (water outlet bolt). Water pump pulley bolt tightens to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the water pump pulley to water pump. The thermostat housing (water inlet) bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) at the water inlet / thermostat housing to cylinder block. At the water pump to cylinder block, the water pump bolt torques to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Interior — 2006 Toyota RAV4

Interior fasteners on the 2006 Toyota RAV4. Seat belt inner belt bolt tightens to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front seat inner seatbelt anchor. The rear seat (no. 1) mount bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the second-row seat (rear no. 1) to floor body. At the front seat (manual or power) to floor body, the front seat mount bolt torques to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

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