2013 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Toyota RAV4

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2013 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2013 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2013 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 2013 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2013 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 2013 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 88 2013 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2013 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. 7 of the 88 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2013 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the rear caliper slide pin bolt, plan for a 12mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (rear brake caliper guide pin bolt). Front brake caliper guide pin bolt tightens to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front caliper slide pin bolt. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The rear brake caliper mounting (bracket to carrier) bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) at the rear brake caliper bracket to axle carrier. At the rear parking brake cable to body/bracket, the parking brake cable bracket bolt torques to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the rear parking brake cable to rear caliper bracket, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (parking brake cable to rear brake caliper bolt). Brake master cylinder mounting nut tightens to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the brake master cylinder to brake booster. OEM-verified spec. The abs speed sensor bolt (front) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) at the front wheel speed sensor to knuckle. At the brake lines at master cylinder and flexible hose connections, the brake tube flare nut torques to 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs) (10mm Flare Nut Wrench drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the front brake flexible hose to disc brake cylinder, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (front brake flexible hose banjo bolt). Abs speed sensor bolt (rear) tightens to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear wheel speed sensor to axle carrier. The front brake caliper mounting (bracket to knuckle) bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) at the front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. At the flexible brake hose bracket/clamp to strut, the brake hose clamp bolt torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Engine — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2013 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Oil filter housing cap tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 64mm Filter Cap Wrench driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the oil filter housing (cartridge filter). The oil pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the oil pan sub-assembly to stiffening crankcase. At the no. 1 chain vibration damper to cylinder block and head, the timing chain vibration damper bolt torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the camshaft position sensor to cylinder head cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (89 in-lbs) (camshaft position sensor bolt). Crankshaft pulley (damper) bolt tightens to 260 Nm (192 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm (use flywheel holder SST to prevent rotation) driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the crankshaft pulley to crankshaft. The camshaft housing to cylinder head bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) at the camshaft housing sub-assembly to cylinder head. At the cylinder head — combustion chambers (4 plugs), the spark plug torques to 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm) (16mm Spark Plug Socket drive, M14x1.25 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the throttle body (etcs-i) to intake manifold, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (throttle body bolt). Oil strainer bolt tightens to 9 Nm (80 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the oil strainer to stiffening crankcase. The main bearing cap bolt (crankshaft bearing cap) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), Stage 2: 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), Stage 3: +90° at the crankshaft main bearing caps to cylinder block. At the ignition coil to cylinder head cover, the ignition coil bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 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). Flexplate (drive plate / ring gear) bolt tightens to 98 Nm (72 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the flexplate to crankshaft (at). The camshaft bearing cap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs) at the camshaft bearing caps to camshaft housing. At the connecting rod bearing caps, the connecting rod cap bolt torques to Stage 1: 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° (12mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the stiffening crankcase sub-assembly to cylinder block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) [main bolts]; 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) [Bolt A positions] (stiffening crankcase to cylinder block bolt (main)). Oil drain plug tightens to 20 ft-lbs (27 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan drain. OEM-verified spec. The timing chain tensioner bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the no. 1 chain tensioner to cylinder block. At the crankshaft position sensor to cylinder block, the crankshaft position sensor bolt torques to 6.5 Nm (58 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the intake camshaft timing gear to no. 1 camshaft, plan for a 19mm (hold cam hex while tightening) tool on a M35x1.5 stud; final torque is 85 Nm (63 ft-lbs) (camshaft timing gear (vvt) bolt — intake). Knock sensor bolt tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm (or SST: 40 Nm / 30 ft-lbs) driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the knock control sensor to cylinder block. The camshaft timing exhaust gear bolt — exhaust uses a 19mm (hold cam hex while tightening) drive on a M35x1.5 thread, torqued to 85 Nm (63 ft-lbs) at the exhaust camshaft timing gear to no. 2 camshaft. At the camshaft timing oil control valve to cylinder head cover, the camshaft timing oil control valve (vvt ocv) bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the cylinder head cover to camshaft housing, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (valve cover (cylinder head cover) bolt). Cylinder head bolt tightens to Stage 1: 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), Stage 2: 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs), Stage 3: +90°, Stage 4: +90°, takes a 12mm Triple-Square (XZN/Spline) driver, runs on M11x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head to block.

Drivetrain — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2013 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The front axle hub nut (fwd) uses a 30mm 12-point drive on a M28x1.5 thread, torqued to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) at the front drive axle to wheel hub (fwd). At the front drive axle to wheel hub (awd), the front axle hub nut (awd) torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (30mm 12-point drive, M28x1.5 thread). For the rear differential carrier (awd models only), plan for a 10mm Hex (Allen) tool on a M16x1.5 with 10mm Hex stud; final torque is 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (rear differential drain/fill plug (awd)). Propeller shaft (driveshaft) flange nut — front tightens to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the propeller shaft to transfer case flange (awd). The propeller shaft (driveshaft) flange nut — rear uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) at the propeller shaft to rear differential flange (awd). At the front/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 rh drive shaft bearing support bracket to engine block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (drive shaft intermediate bearing bracket bolt). Rear axle shaft nut (awd) tightens to 292 Nm (215 ft-lbs), takes a 30mm 12-point driver, runs on M28x1.5 threads, located at the rear drive axle to rear wheel hub (awd). The transfer case drain/fill plug (awd) uses a 10mm Hex (Allen) drive on a M16x1.5 with 10mm Hex thread, torqued to 38 Nm (28 ft-lbs) at the transfer case (awd models only).

Suspension — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2013 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the front strut support sub-assembly to strut tower, the front strut tower nuts (upper mount to body) torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front lower control arm rear pivot to front crossmember, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm to subframe bolt (rear pivot)). Front strut to knuckle bolt/nut tightens to 240 Nm (177 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the front strut lower bracket to steering knuckle. The rear shock absorber to axle carrier bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber lower mount to axle carrier. At the rear stabilizer link to shock/axle carrier, the rear sway bar end link nut torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (14mm with hex key counterhold drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front lower ball joint assembly to lower control arm, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (front lower ball joint to control arm bolt (press-in type)). Rear trailing arm bolt tightens to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) [body end]; 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) [axle carrier end], takes a 22mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm to body/axle carrier. 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 rear subframe. At the rear upper control arm to axle carrier and body, the rear upper control arm bolt/nut torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear no. 2 suspension arm pivot to body/rear subframe, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (rear lower arm pivot bolt (no. 2 lower arm)). Front lower ball joint nut tightens to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm (castle nut) driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front lower ball joint to steering knuckle. The rear hub bearing assembly bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) at the rear wheel bearing hub assembly to axle carrier. At the rear shock absorber upper mount to body, the rear shock absorber upper mount nut torques to 80 Nm (59 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front wheel bearing hub assembly to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (wheel hub bearing assembly bolt (front)). Front strut upper mount nut (piston rod nut) tightens to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm with 6mm Allen counterhold driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front strut top — piston rod to support. The rear no. 1 lateral arm (lower lateral arm) bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) [inner]; 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) [outer] at the rear no. 1 suspension arm to axle carrier and subframe. At the front stabilizer link to strut / stabilizer bar, the front sway bar end link nut torques to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (17mm with 5mm Allen counterhold drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Steering — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2013 Toyota RAV4. For the intermediate steering shaft u-joint clamp to rack pinion / column, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (steering shaft u-joint pinch bolt (intermediate shaft)). Tie rod jam nut (lock nut) tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a 24mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the outer tie rod to inner tie rod jam nut. The tie rod end nut uses a 19mm (castle nut) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) at the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle. At the steering gear sub-assembly to front suspension crossmember, the steering rack (gear) mount bolt torques to 138 Nm (102 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Body — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2013 Toyota RAV4. Engine mount insulator to body bolt (lh/rh) tightens to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the engine mounting insulator lh/rh to body. The front subframe (crossmember) to body bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 137 Nm (101 ft-lbs) at the front suspension crossmember to body. At the rear engine mount insulator to front suspension crossmember, the rear engine mount (torque rod) insulator to subframe bolt torques to 95 Nm (70 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the engine mounting bracket rh to cylinder block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 Nm (40 ft-lbs) (right engine mount bracket to block bolt). Front suspension member brace bolt tightens to 87 Nm (64 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front suspension member brace to body (front lh/rh).

Exhaust — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2013 Toyota RAV4. The exhaust downpipe / front pipe flange nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front exhaust pipe flange to exhaust manifold. At the exhaust manifold (with catalytic converter) to cylinder head, the exhaust manifold nut torques to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Transmission — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2013 Toyota RAV4. At the u760e/f transmission pan drain, the transmission drain plug torques to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) (6mm Hex (Allen) drive, M8 Hex (Allen/Hex socket) thread). For the transmission filter to valve body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 Nm (67 in-lbs) (transmission filter bolt). Transmission pan bolt tightens to 9 Nm (67 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the transmission oil pan to transaxle case. The transmission fill plug uses a 24mm drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the u760e/f transmission fill port. At the torque converter to drive plate (flexplate), the torque converter to flexplate bolt torques to 41 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Fuel System — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2013 Toyota RAV4. For the fuel delivery pipe to cylinder head, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (fuel delivery pipe (fuel rail) bolt). Fuel tank strap bolt tightens to 45 Nm (33 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the fuel tank strap to body.

Emissions — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2013 Toyota RAV4. Air-fuel ratio (afr/upstream o2) sensor tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm O2 Sensor Socket driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold / before catalytic converter. The downstream oxygen sensor uses a 22mm O2 Sensor Socket drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the exhaust pipe / after catalytic converter.

Cooling System — 2013 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2013 Toyota RAV4. The water inlet (thermostat) housing bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the water inlet housing to timing chain cover. At the no. 1 water by-pass pipe to cylinder block, the water bypass pipe bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the engine oil cooler tube to transaxle case, plan for a 24mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (engine oil cooler (radiator) tube union bolt). Water pump bolt tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water pump to engine block (timing chain cover). The engine coolant temperature sensor uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the engine coolant temperature sensor to cylinder head.

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