2007 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2007 Toyota RAV4 lug nut torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), 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: 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2007 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 2007 Toyota RAV4

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2007 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 2007 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), 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 2007 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2007 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 2007 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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→ 2007 Toyota RAV4 engine & transmission mount torque specs

All 185 2007 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2007 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. 4 of the 185 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. Abs actuator bracket bolt (to body) tightens to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the abs/traction actuator to body. The front brake 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 slide pins to bracket. At the rear brake caliper to caliper mounting bracket, the rear caliper guide pin bolt torques to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the brake master cylinder to brake booster, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (brake master cylinder nut). Rear caliper bracket bolt (to axle carrier) tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear caliper mounting bracket to rear axle carrier. The abs wheel speed sensor bolt — rear uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) at the rear abs speed sensor to rear axle carrier. At the rear brake caliper slide pins to bracket, the rear brake caliper guide pin bolt torques to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear brake caliper mounting bracket to axle carrier, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (rear brake caliper bracket bolt (to carrier)). Abs wheel speed sensor bolt — front tightens to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front abs speed sensor to steering knuckle. The front caliper bracket bolt (to knuckle) uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs) at the front caliper mounting bracket to steering knuckle. At the brake master cylinder to brake booster, the brake master cylinder bolt torques to 13 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front brake caliper to caliper mounting bracket, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) (front caliper guide pin bolt). Parking brake lever to body bolt tightens to 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the parking brake lever mounting to floor. 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 rear brake flexible hose to caliper, the rear brake hose banjo bolt torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M10x1.25 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). Front brake hose banjo bolt tightens to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front brake flexible hose to caliper. The front brake caliper bracket bolt (to knuckle) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs) at the front brake caliper mounting bracket to steering knuckle.

Engine — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2007 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. 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 throttle body (electronic) to intake manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (throttle body bolt). Cylinder head set bolt tightens to Stage 1: 70 Nm (52 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, takes a 12mm Bi-Hexagon (Triple Square) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder head to block. The timing chain cover bolt area 4 (large bolt a) uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the timing chain cover to cylinder block – large boss. At the bank 2 (lh) camshaft housing, the camshaft bearing cap – bank 2 torques to Stage 1: 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), Stage 2: 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the intake/exhaust vvt sprocket to camshaft, plan for a 19mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 54 Nm (40 ft-lbs) (camshaft timing gear bolt). Crankshaft main bearing cap bolt tightens to Stage 1: 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M11x1.5 threads, located at the main bearing caps to cylinder block. The vvt sensor bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the cylinder head cover, both banks. At the oil filter housing, upper engine, the oil filter cap torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (64mm cap wrench drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the intake surge tank to lower intake manifold, plan for a 12mm / 5mm Hex tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (intake air surge tank (upper intake) bolt). Camshaft position sensor bolt tightens to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the camshaft position sensor to cylinder head. 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 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 intake manifold lower to cylinder heads, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (intake manifold bolt). Crankshaft pulley / damper bolt tightens to 250 Nm (184 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the crankshaft front. The connecting rod cap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M9x1.0 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° at the connecting rod cap to connecting rod. At the no. 1 chain tensioner to timing chain cover, the chain tensioner bolt torques to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 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)). Camshaft bearing cap bolt — no. 1 & no. 2 tightens to 29.5 Nm (22 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the camshaft bearing caps (1 & 2) to cylinder head. The oil pan drain plug uses a 14mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) at the engine oil pan drain. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the oil filter union to stiffening crankcase, the oil filter union bolt torques to 29.5 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (12mm Hex (Allen) drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the upper oil pan (no. 1) to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (oil pan upper bolt). Timing chain cover bolt a (10mm head) tightens to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the timing chain cover to cylinder head/block. The oil pressure switch uses a 24mm or Oil Pressure Switch Socket drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) at the oil pressure switch to cylinder head. 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 cylinder head cover (valve cover) to cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 14 Nm (124 in-lbs) (valve cover bolt (bolt b)). No. 1 chain tensioner bolt tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the primary timing chain tensioner to cylinder block. The ignition coil bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the ignition coil to cylinder head cover, all 6. At the cylinder block, front lower, the crankshaft position sensor bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-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 2 (lh), standard tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the bank 2 (lh) valve cover to cylinder head. The spark plug uses a 5/8" (16mm) Spark Plug Socket drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the cylinder head — all four cylinders. At the bank 2 (lh) cylinder head to block, the cylinder head bolt (bank 2) torques to Stage 1: 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (12mm drive, M11x1.25 thread). For the drive plate to crankshaft, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs) (drive plate (flexplate) bolt). Cylinder head bolt (bank 1) 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 1 (rh) cylinder head to block. The vvt-i actuator (camshaft timing exhaust gear) bolt uses a SST (holding fixture) drive on a M42x3.0 thread, torqued to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) at the exhaust camshaft vvt actuator, both banks. At the balance shaft housing to stiffening crankcase, the balance shaft housing bolt torques to Stage 1: 21.6 Nm (16 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the oil strainer / pickup tube to cylinder block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (oil strainer bolt). Timing chain cover bolt b (12mm head) tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing chain cover to cylinder head/block. 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 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 cylinder head cover (valve cover) to cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 11 Nm (97 in-lbs) (valve cover bolt (bolt a)). Knock sensor nut tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the knock sensor to cylinder block. The flexplate / drive plate to crankshaft bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 178 Nm (132 ft-lbs) at the rear crankshaft / flexplate. At the cylinder block (v-valley), both, the knock sensor bolt torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the bank 1 (rh) valve cover to cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (cylinder head cover bolt – bank 1 (rh), bolt a). Intake manifold bolt/nut tightens to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the intake manifold 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 timing chain cover to cylinder head/block, the timing chain cover bolt c (14mm head) torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the bank 1 (rh) camshaft housing, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), Stage 2: 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs) (camshaft bearing cap – bank 1). 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 pan bolt (lower pan to stiffening crankcase) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) at the lower oil pan to stiffening crankcase. At the timing chain cover / serpentine belt idler, the no. 2 idler pulley (serpentine belt) bolt torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Drivetrain — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. 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 front driveshaft to transmission output flange, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (propeller shaft to transaxle companion flange bolt (4wd)). Transfer case to transaxle bolt (awd) tightens to 69 Nm (51 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the gf1a transfer case to transaxle. The rear differential support to rear suspension member (4wd) uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 140 Nm (103 ft-lbs) at the rear differential mounting to rear suspension member. At the rear differential carrier drain, the rear differential drain plug (4wd) torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex (Allen) drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the rear differential ring gear to differential case (awd), plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (rear differential ring gear bolt). 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 front axle hub nut (front cv axle nut) uses a 30mm drive on a M26x1.5 thread, torqued to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) at the front hub / spindle. At the driveshaft center support bearing to body, the propeller shaft center support bearing bolt (4wd) torques to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 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). Rear differential support bolt (to suspension member) tightens to 140 Nm (103 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential to rear suspension member. The propeller shaft front flange bolt (awd) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) at the propeller shaft to transaxle companion flange. At the rear differential carrier, the rear differential drain / fill plug (awd) torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex drive, M22x1.5 thread). 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 drive shaft axle nut (4wd) tightens to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs), takes a 30mm driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the rear axle shaft nut to rear hub.

Suspension — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. 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 strut upper mount nut tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front strut assembly to body (strut tower). The rear sway bar link to no. 2 arm nut uses a 14mm (hold stud with 6mm Hex) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) at the rear stabilizer link to rear suspension no. 2 arm. At the front strut piston rod top nut, the front strut piston rod nut torques to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) (19mm (hold rod with T55 or Allen) drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front stabilizer link to front strut, plan for a 17mm (hold stud with 6mm Hex) tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (front sway bar link nut (strut to link)). Rear suspension no. 1 arm to axle carrier bolt tightens to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear lower lateral arm (no.1) to rear axle carrier. The wheel lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) at the front and rear wheels. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. 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 lower lateral arm (no.2) to rear suspension member, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (rear suspension no. 2 arm to suspension member bolt). 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 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 lower ball joint mounting bolts to front control arm, the front lower ball joint to control arm bolt/nut torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front strut lower clamp to steering knuckle, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 240 Nm (177 ft-lbs) (front strut to steering knuckle bolt). Front sway bar end link nut tightens to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm / 5mm Allen (hold stud) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front stabilizer bar end link to strut. The rear axle carrier (hub) to trailing arm uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) at the rear wheel hub/bearing assembly carrier to trailing arm. At the front stabilizer bar bracket to crossmember, the front sway bar bracket bolt torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear shock absorber lower mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber to suspension member bolt). Front lower control arm to ball joint bolt/nut tightens to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front lower control arm to ball joint. 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 lower ball joint stud to knuckle, the front lower ball joint to steering knuckle nut torques to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 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). Front strut top mount nut tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front strut to strut tower (upper). The rear trailing arm bolt (front attachment) uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) at the rear trailing arm to body (front side). At the rear trailing arm rear mounting bracket to body, the rear trailing arm to body bolt (rear end) torques to 200 Nm (148 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 axle hub bearing bolt (to carrier) tightens to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear axle hub and bearing to axle carrier. The front hub / wheel bearing bolt (knuckle to hub) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 96 Nm (71 ft-lbs) at the front axle hub to steering knuckle. At the rear stabilizer bar bracket to suspension member, the rear sway bar bracket bolt torques to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear upper control arm to rear suspension member, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (rear upper control arm bolt (to suspension member)). Front lower ball joint nut (ball joint to knuckle) tightens to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the lower ball joint to front steering knuckle. The rear trailing arm to body bolt (front end) uses a 22mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) at the rear trailing arm front pivot to body.

Steering — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4. Steering knuckle to front hub bearing bolt tightens to 96 Nm (71 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front hub/bearing assembly to steering knuckle. The steering wheel nut uses a 22mm drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) at the steering wheel to steering column shaft. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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 power steering gear (rack) to front suspension crossmember, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 138 Nm (102 ft-lbs) (power steering rack mount bolt). Steering intermediate shaft u-joint pinch bolt tightens to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the steering intermediate shaft to steering rack pinion / column. 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 outer tie rod end to front steering knuckle, the tie rod end nut (outer) torques to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the outer tie rod to steering knuckle, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (outer tie rod end nut). Steering column mount bolt tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the steering column to instrument panel reinforcement. 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.

Body — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4. 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 rh engine mount insulator, the front engine mount (rh) bolt – insulator to frame bracket torques to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front subframe/crossmember rear brace to body, plan for a 22mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 145 Nm (107 ft-lbs) (front suspension member brace rear (front side) to body). Rear engine mount (insulator rr) to crossmember tightens to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear engine mount to front suspension crossmember. The rear engine mount (rr) bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) at the rear engine mounting bracket to mount insulator. At the lh engine/transmission mount bracket, the lh engine mount bracket bolt (to transaxle) torques to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the right engine mount to body, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (engine right mount (insulator rh) to body bolt). Engine left mount (insulator lh) bolt tightens to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the left engine mount to body. The front engine mount (fr) bracket bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 145 Nm (107 ft-lbs) at the front engine mounting bracket to mount insulator. At the front engine mount to front crossmember, the engine front mount (insulator fr) to crossmember bolt torques to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Exhaust — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4. At the lh exhaust manifold to cylinder head, the exhaust manifold bolt – bank 2 (lh) torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 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 heat insulator bolt (no. 2) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) at the exhaust manifold heat shield. At the rh exhaust manifold to cylinder head, the exhaust manifold bolt – bank 1 (rh) torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold (catalytic converter assy) to cylinder head, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold nut). Manifold stay bolt/nut tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the no. 1 & no. 2 manifold stay to cylinder block and exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold heat insulator bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) at the no. 1 exhaust manifold heat insulator to exhaust manifold. At the front exhaust pipe (downstream of cat), the downstream oxygen sensor (front pipe) torques to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (22mm (O2 sensor socket) drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the exhaust manifold, both banks (upstream), plan for a 22mm (O2 sensor socket) tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (air/fuel ratio sensor (upstream o2 sensor)). Manifold stay bolt (exhaust manifold to cylinder block) tightens to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold support stay. The front exhaust pipe flange bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front pipe to exhaust manifold flange.

Emissions — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4. 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) (canister (charcoal canister) bracket bolt). Ventilation valve (pcv valve) to cylinder head cover tightens to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs), takes a 27mm driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder head cover (lh bank), pcv valve. 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 pcv valve to cylinder head cover, the pcv (ventilation) valve torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the upstream o2/afr sensor in exhaust manifold, plan for a 22mm Oxygen Sensor Socket tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (air fuel ratio sensor (o2 sensor — bank 1, sensor 1)). Evap canister bolt tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the evap charcoal canister to body.

Interior — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Interior fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4. Rear seat (no. 1) mount bolt tightens to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the second-row seat (rear no. 1) to floor body. The seat belt inner belt bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the front seat inner seatbelt anchor. 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).

Transmission — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4. The transaxle differential ring gear bolt (front) uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) at the front differential ring gear to differential case. At the automatic transmission oil pan, the transmission oil drain plug torques to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) (10mm Hex drive, M14x1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the transmission oil pan to transaxle case, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 7.8 Nm (69 in-lbs) (transaxle pan bolt). 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 housing to engine block bolt (type a) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) at the transmission bell housing to engine block. At the transaxle bell housing to engine block, the transaxle housing to engine block bolt (upper) torques to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the automatic transmission oil pan to case, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 7.8 Nm (69 in-lbs) (transmission oil pan bolt). Torque converter bolts (to flexplate) tightens to 41 Nm (30 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the torque converter to drive plate (flexplate). The u241e automatic transaxle drain plug uses a 10mm Hex (Allen) or Square Drive drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) at the transmission pan drain. 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 bell housing to engine block, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) (transaxle housing to engine block bolt (type b)).

Cooling System — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4. At the thermostat / water inlet housing to cylinder block, the water inlet housing bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water pump to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (water pump bolt (bolt a – m8)). 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 upper radiator support bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the upper radiator support to radiator support lh/rh. At the water outlet (coolant neck) to cylinder head, the water outlet bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water inlet / thermostat housing to cylinder block, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) (thermostat housing (water inlet) bolt). Water pump bolt tightens to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump to cylinder block. The water pump pulley bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) at the water pump pulley to water pump.

Fuel System — 2007 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2007 Toyota RAV4. For the fuel tank strap to body, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (fuel tank band bolt). Fuel rail (delivery pipe) bolt tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the fuel delivery pipe to intake manifold. The fuel tank strap (band) bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) at the fuel tank straps to body. At the fuel pump/sender module retaining ring to fuel tank, the fuel sender gauge assembly (fuel pump module) bolts torques to 1.5 Nm (13 in-lbs) (Fuel Pump Lock Ring Tool (SST 09808-14020) drive, M6x1.0 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 delivery pipe (fuel rail) bolt tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the fuel rail to cylinder head. The fuel sender / pump lock ring uses a Spanner wrench / lock ring tool drive on a Special (multi-lock tab ring) thread, torqued to Hand tight + lock (align marks) at the in-tank fuel pump / sender to fuel tank.

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