2008 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Toyota RAV4

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2008 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 2008 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2008 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 2008 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2008 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. 9 of the 185 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2008 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. 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)). 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 abs wheel speed sensor bolt — front uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) at the front abs speed sensor to steering knuckle. 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 rear brake caliper slide pins to bracket, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (rear brake caliper guide pin bolt). 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 actuator bracket bolt (to body) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) at the abs/traction actuator to body. 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 rear brake caliper to caliper mounting bracket, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (rear caliper guide pin bolt). Rear speed (abs) sensor bolt tightens to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear abs wheel speed sensor to axle carrier. The front brake caliper guide pin bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the front brake caliper slide pins to bracket. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the front brake flexible hose to caliper, the front brake hose banjo bolt torques to 29 Nm (21 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 caliper bracket bolt (to knuckle) tightens to 72 ft-lbs (98 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper mounting bracket to steering knuckle. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The front caliper guide pin bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the front brake caliper to caliper mounting bracket. OEM-verified spec. 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 brake master cylinder to brake booster, plan for a 12mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 13 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (brake master cylinder bolt). Front caliper bracket bolt (to knuckle) tightens to 72 ft-lbs (98 Nm), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front caliper mounting bracket to steering knuckle. OEM-verified spec.

Engine — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2008 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Idle sprocket bolt (timing chain) tightens to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the timing chain idle sprocket 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 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 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). Camshaft bearing cap – bank 1 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 1 (rh) camshaft housing. The throttle body bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) at the throttle body (electronic) to intake manifold. 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 water outlet / water pipe, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (engine coolant temperature sensor). 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 oil pan upper bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the upper oil pan (no. 1) to cylinder block. 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 crankshaft front, plan for a 22mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 250 Nm (184 ft-lbs) (crankshaft pulley / damper 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 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 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 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 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 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. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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 secondary timing chain tensioner, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (no. 2 chain tensioner bolt (bank 1)). 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 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 lower oil pan to stiffening crankcase, the oil pan bolt (lower pan to stiffening crankcase) torques to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the intake camshaft vvt actuator, both banks, plan for a SST (holding fixture) tool on a M42x3.0 stud; final torque is 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) (vvt-i actuator (camshaft timing gear – intake) bolt). Main bearing cap (ladder frame) bolt tightens to Stage 1: 61 Nm (45 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the crankshaft main bearings. The cylinder head bolt (bank 2) uses a 12mm drive on a M11x1.25 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° at the bank 2 (lh) cylinder head to block. At the intake manifold to cylinder head, the intake manifold bolt/nut torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 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). Valve cover bolt (bolt b) tightens to 14 Nm (124 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head cover (valve cover) to cylinder head. The camshaft timing gear bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 54 Nm (40 ft-lbs) at the intake/exhaust vvt sprocket to camshaft. 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 oil filter housing, upper engine, plan for a 64mm cap wrench tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (oil filter cap). 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 camshaft bearing cap bolt — no. 1 & no. 2 uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29.5 Nm (22 ft-lbs) at the camshaft bearing caps (1 & 2) to cylinder head. 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 timing chain cover to cylinder block – large boss, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (timing chain cover bolt area 4 (large 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 spark plug uses a 5/8" (16mm) Spark Plug Socket drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm) at the cylinder head — all four cylinders. OEM-verified spec. At the intake surge tank to lower intake manifold, the intake air surge tank (upper intake) bolt torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm / 5mm Hex drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the timing chain cover to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (timing chain cover bolt (area 1–3, m8)). 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 valve cover bolt (bolt a) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 11 Nm (97 in-lbs) at the cylinder head cover (valve cover) to cylinder head. 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 serpentine belt tensioner to timing chain cover / cylinder block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (v-ribbed belt tensioner 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 no. 2 idler pulley (serpentine belt) bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the timing chain cover / serpentine belt idler. 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 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). No. 1 engine mounting stay (rh) bolt tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the no. 2 engine mounting stay rh to intake manifold / timing chain cover. The vvt oil control valve (camshaft timing oil control valve) 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 rear crankshaft / flexplate, the flexplate / drive plate to crankshaft bolt torques to 178 Nm (132 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the camshaft bearing caps (no. 3) to cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) (camshaft bearing cap bolt — no. 3). Oil strainer bolt tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the oil strainer / pickup tube to cylinder block. The intake manifold bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the intake manifold lower to cylinder heads.

Drivetrain — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2008 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The front axle hub nut (fwd/4wd — 26mm spindle) uses a 30mm (12-point socket) drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) at the front cv axle to front hub. At the rear differential to rear suspension member, the rear differential support bolt (to suspension member) torques to 140 Nm (103 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 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). Propeller shaft center support bearing bolt (4wd) tightens to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the driveshaft center support bearing to body. 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 front hub / spindle, the front axle hub nut (front cv axle nut) torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (30mm drive, M26x1.5 thread). For the rear axle shaft nut to rear hub, plan for a 30mm tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (rear drive shaft axle nut (4wd)). Rear axle shaft nut (rear cv axle nut – awd) tightens to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs), takes a 30mm driver, runs on M26x1.5 threads, located at the rear hub / spindle (awd models). The transfer case to transaxle bolt (awd) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 69 Nm (51 ft-lbs) at the gf1a transfer case to transaxle. At the propeller shaft to transaxle companion flange, the propeller shaft front flange bolt (awd) torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 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)). Rear differential support to rear suspension member (4wd) tightens to 140 Nm (103 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential mounting to rear suspension member. The rear differential drain plug (4wd) uses a 10mm Hex (Allen) drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the rear differential carrier drain. 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, plan for a 10mm Hex tool on a M30x1.5 stud; final torque is 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (transfer case drain/fill plug (awd)).

Suspension — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2008 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the front lower control arm to ball joint, the front lower control arm to ball joint bolt/nut torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front stabilizer bar bracket to crossmember, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (front sway bar bracket bolt). 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 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 lower ball joint to front steering knuckle, the front lower ball joint nut (ball joint to knuckle) torques to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the lower ball joint mounting bolts to front control arm, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (front lower ball joint to control arm bolt/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 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 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 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). Rear lower control arm no. 1 bolt tightens to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear suspension no. 1 arm to axle carrier and suspension member. The front strut upper mount nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the front strut assembly to body (strut tower). At the rear upper control arm to suspension member and axle carrier, the rear upper control arm bolt torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 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 shock absorber to suspension member bolt tightens to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear shock absorber lower mount. The front lower control arm to crossmember bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs) at the front lower control arm to front suspension crossmember. At the front stabilizer bar end link to strut, the front sway bar end link nut torques to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (17mm / 5mm Allen (hold stud) 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). Rear trailing arm to body bolt (front end) tightens to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm front pivot to body. The rear sway bar bracket bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) at the rear stabilizer bar bracket to suspension member. 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 rear trailing arm rear mounting bracket to body, plan for a 22mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) (rear trailing arm to body bolt (rear end)). Rear stabilizer bar bracket bolt tightens to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear sway bar bracket to rear suspension member. The front lower ball joint to steering knuckle nut uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs) at the front lower ball joint stud to knuckle. At the front strut to strut tower (upper), the front strut top mount nut torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front strut to steering knuckle, plan for a 22mm (both bolt head and nut) tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 240 Nm (177 ft-lbs) (front strut lower pinch bolt/nut (strut to knuckle)). Rear upper control arm bolt (to suspension member) tightens to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear upper control arm to rear suspension member. The front sway bar link nut (strut to link) uses a 17mm (hold stud with 6mm Hex) drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) at the front stabilizer link to front strut. At the front and rear wheels, the wheel lug nut torques to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (21mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the rear stabilizer link to rear suspension no. 2 arm, plan for a 14mm (hold stud with 6mm Hex) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (rear sway bar link to no. 2 arm nut). Rear axle carrier (hub) to trailing arm tightens to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear wheel hub/bearing assembly carrier to trailing arm.

Steering — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2008 Toyota RAV4. For the steering wheel to steering column shaft, plan for a 22mm tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (steering wheel nut). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. 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 column mount bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the steering column to instrument panel reinforcement. 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 steering rack inner tie rod, plan for a Special tool (crowfoot or inner tie rod tool) tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) (inner tie rod (rack end) to rack). Tie rod end locknut (inner to outer adjuster) tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm / 22mm Combo Wrench driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the inner/outer tie rod adjuster sleeve locknut. The outer tie rod end nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) at the outer tie rod to steering knuckle. 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 power steering rack / gear to front crossmember, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 138 Nm (102 ft-lbs) (power steering rack mounting bolt). 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.

Body — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2008 Toyota RAV4. Front subframe (crossmember) bolt to body tightens to 145 Nm (107 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front suspension crossmember to body. 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 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 rh engine mount insulator, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (front engine mount (rh) bolt – insulator to frame bracket). Lh engine mount bracket bolt (to transaxle) tightens to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the lh engine/transmission mount bracket. The engine front mount (insulator fr) to crossmember bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) at the front engine mount to front crossmember. At the front engine mounting bracket to mount insulator, the front engine mount (fr) bracket bolt torques to 145 Nm (107 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M14x1.5 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 suspension member brace rear (front side) to body tightens to 145 Nm (107 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the front subframe/crossmember rear brace to body. 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.

Exhaust — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2008 Toyota RAV4. The manifold stay bolt/nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the no. 1 & no. 2 manifold stay to cylinder block and exhaust manifold. 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 exhaust manifold to front pipe / down-pipe flange, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 62 Nm (46 ft-lbs) (front exhaust pipe flange nut (manifold to down-pipe)). Exhaust manifold bolt – bank 2 (lh) tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the lh 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 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 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). Exhaust manifold heat insulator bolt tightens to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the no. 1 exhaust manifold heat insulator to exhaust manifold. The exhaust manifold bolt – bank 1 (rh) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the rh exhaust manifold to cylinder head. At the exhaust manifold heat shield, the exhaust manifold heat insulator bolt (no. 2) torques to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the exhaust manifold support stay, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) (manifold stay bolt (exhaust manifold to cylinder block)). Exhaust manifold nut tightens to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold (catalytic converter assy) to cylinder head.

Emissions — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2008 Toyota RAV4. At the evap charcoal canister to body, the evap canister bolt torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 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) (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 air fuel ratio sensor (o2 sensor — bank 1, sensor 1) uses a 22mm Oxygen Sensor Socket drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the upstream o2/afr sensor in exhaust manifold. 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 downstream o2 sensor in exhaust pipe, plan for a 22mm Oxygen Sensor Socket tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs) (heated oxygen sensor (bank 1, sensor 2)).

Fuel System — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2008 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 tank strap (band) bolt tightens to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the fuel tank straps to body. The filler pipe to body bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (17 ft-lbs) at the fuel filler pipe / neck to body. At the fuel rail to cylinder head, the fuel delivery pipe (fuel rail) bolt torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the fuel delivery pipe to intake manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (fuel rail (delivery pipe) bolt). 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.

Interior — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Interior fasteners on the 2008 Toyota RAV4. Front seat mount bolt tightens to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front seat (manual or power) to floor body. 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 inner seatbelt anchor, the seat belt inner belt bolt torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Cooling System — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2008 Toyota RAV4. 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 engine block coolant drain plug, the cylinder block coolant drain cock torques to 12.7 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M20x1.5 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 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 pump to cylinder block, the water pump bolt torques to 9.0 Nm (80 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). 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). Water pump bolt (bolt a – m8) tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump to cylinder block.

Transmission — 2008 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2008 Toyota RAV4. At the transmission pan drain, the u241e automatic transaxle drain plug torques to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex (Allen) or Square Drive drive, M22x1.5 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)). Transaxle differential ring gear bolt (front) tightens to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front differential ring gear to differential case. 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 transfer case to automatic transaxle, the transfer assembly to transaxle bolt (4wd) torques to 69 Nm (51 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 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). 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 transaxle housing to engine block bolt (upper) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) at the transaxle bell housing to engine block. At the transmission oil pan to transaxle case, the transaxle pan bolt torques to 7.8 Nm (69 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the automatic transmission oil pan, plan for a 10mm Hex tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm) (transmission oil drain plug). OEM-verified spec. Torque converter clutch to drive plate bolt tightens to 41 Nm (30 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the torque converter to flexplate.

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