2019 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Toyota RAV4

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2019 late-model work: Modern vehicles increasingly use aluminum body and suspension components. Aluminum fastener torque is typically 60-70% of equivalent steel torque, and aluminum threads strip easily. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply anti-seize on any steel fastener threading into aluminum.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2019 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2019 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 2019 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2019 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. 6 of the 185 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. The rear no. 2 parking brake wire nut (to trailing arm) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15.5 Nm (11 ft-lbs) at the rear parking brake cable to rear trailing arm. At the front wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle, the front abs speed sensor bolt (to steering knuckle) torques to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear brake caliper guide pins, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (rear brake caliper guide pin bolts). Rear abs speed sensor bolt (to rear axle carrier) 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 rear axle carrier. The front abs speed sensor / brake hose bracket bolt (to strut) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the front flexible hose and speed sensor to front shock absorber. At the front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolts (aluminum knuckle) torques to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) steel knuckle / 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm) aluminum knuckle (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. For the rear disc brake caliper to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 107 Nm (79 ft-lbs) (rear brake caliper assembly bolts (to axle carrier)). Rear brake caliper bracket bolts takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear brake caliper bracket to rear axle carrier. The front brake caliper guide pin bolts uses a 14mm (hold guide pin with 17mm or hold with wrench) drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the front brake caliper guide pins. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. At the front brake flexible hose to caliper, the brake flexible hose to caliper banjo bolt (front) torques to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M10x1.25 banjo thread). For the front disc brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) steel knuckle / 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm) aluminum knuckle (front brake caliper bracket bolts (to steering knuckle)). OEM-verified spec. Rear flexible hose bracket bolt (to axle carrier) tightens to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear flexible brake hose bracket to rear axle carrier.

Engine — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2019 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the front crossmember engine mount bracket to transaxle, the transverse engine mounting bracket bolts torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head to block, plan for a 12mm hex socket tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (cylinder head bolt). Oil pan drain plug tightens to 30 ft-lbs (41 Nm), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the no. 2 oil pan sub-assembly. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The camshaft timing exhaust gear bolt uses a SST (3 bolts pattern) drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) at the exhaust camshaft timing gear. At the intake camshaft timing gear, the camshaft timing gear assembly bolt (intake vvt) torques to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) (46mm or SST drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the timing chain cover — intake camshaft, plan for a 10mm Bi-Hex tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) (camshaft timing gear assembly bolt (intake vvt-ie)). Oil filter sub-assembly tightens to 17.5 Nm (13 ft-lbs), takes a Hand tight + 3/4 turn (no torque wrench access) driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the engine block — passenger side. The front engine mounting insulator to bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) at the front engine mount insulator. At the cylinder head — 4 cylinders, the spark plug torques to 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) (16mm Spark Plug Socket drive, M14x1.25 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the intake manifold to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (intake manifold bolts). No. 1 chain tensioner assembly nut tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing chain — chain tensioner. The no. 2 timing chain cover assembly bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the front of engine block — timing cover. At the rear engine mount insulator to bracket, the rear engine mounting insulator bolt and nut torques to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the timing chain front cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (no. 2 timing chain cover bolts). Straight screw plug (cylinder block service plug) tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm Hex driver, runs on M22x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder block sub-assembly — coolant passage. The engine mounting insulator lh bolts (to transaxle) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the left engine mount (torque rod) to transaxle. At the rear engine/transmission mount to transaxle case, the rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly bolts (to transaxle) torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the camshaft position sensors (intake and exhaust), plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 Nm (80 in-lbs) (camshaft position sensor bolt). No. 2 engine cover bolts tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the engine top cover to no. 2 timing chain cover. The crankshaft pulley bolt uses a 22mm Hex (SST required to hold pulley) drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 260 Nm (192 ft-lbs) at the crankshaft front end. At the timing chain cover — exhaust camshaft, the camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly bolt torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (5mm Hex Socket drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the cylinder head to block, plan for a 12mm Bi-Hex (Socket) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (cylinder head set bolt). No. 1 chain tensioner nut tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the timing chain tensioner.

Drivetrain — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. For the tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) (tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolts a). Rear axle shaft nut (rear cv axle — awd) tightens to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs), takes a 30mm socket driver, runs on M26x1.5 threads, located at the rear hub / spindle — awd models. The transfer case drain plug uses a 10mm hex socket drive on a M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the transfer case (gf1a/gf2a) — awd. At the tv-awd differential support to body/subframe, the tv-awd differential support bolt a (4 bolts/2 nuts) torques to 82 Nm (60 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the tv-awd rear differential damper, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (tv-awd rear differential damper bolt). Wheel lug nut tightens to 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the front/rear wheels — all 4 corners. OEM-verified spec. The rear differential (q610) drain plug uses a 10mm Hex Socket drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the rear electric motor / differential housing. At the propeller shaft center bearing to body (awd), the propeller shaft center support bearing bolts torques to 36.8 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) (rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt a). Tv-awd rear differential support to carrier bolts tightens to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the torque vectoring differential support mounting. The front axle shaft nut (front cv axle) uses a 30mm socket drive on a M26x1.5 thread, torqued to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) at the front hub / spindle. At the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly — lower bolt, the rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt c torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear propeller shaft to rear differential (awd), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (propeller shaft to rear differential flange nuts). Transfer case fill plug tightens to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm hex socket driver, runs on M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) threads, located at the transfer case (gf1a/gf2a) — awd. The drive shaft bearing bracket bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) at the intermediate shaft bearing bracket to engine block (rh side). At the front hub / cv axle — lh and rh, the front axle shaft nut (cv axle nut) torques to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) (30mm Deep Socket drive, M30x1.5 thread). For the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly, plan for a 10mm Hex Socket tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (rear electric motor (q610) fluid fill plug). Propeller shaft to transfer case flange nuts tightens to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front propeller shaft to transfer case (awd). The tv-awd differential support bolt b (smaller) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 38.5 Nm (28 ft-lbs) at the tv-awd differential support to body/subframe. At the rear differential (non-tv-awd), the rear differential drain plug (standard awd — fd13ae) torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (10mm hex socket drive, M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) thread). For the tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) (tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolt b). Transfer case breather plug tightens to 11.3 Nm (100 in-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the transfer case housing. The no. 1 transfer case plug uses a 27mm drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) at the transfer case secondary plug. At the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly — through-bolt, the rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt b torques to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

Suspension — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier — bolt a tightens to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly. The front stabilizer (sway bar) bracket bolts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front sway bar bushing bracket to frame. At the front suspension crossmember / subframe to body — front, the front suspension crossmember to body bolts — front side torques to 113 Nm (82 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear subframe (suspension member) to body, plan for a 22mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 158 Nm (117 ft-lbs) (rear suspension member to body nuts — nut b). Rear shock absorber body bolts (to chassis) tightens to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear shock absorber to chassis frame (body upper mount). The front stabilizer link nut (to front strut) uses a 18mm (hold ball stud with 6mm hex) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) at the front sway bar link to front shock absorber. At the front shock absorber — piston rod to support, the front strut piston rod top nut (strut disassembly/reassembly) torques to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) (17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex) drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear shock absorber lower end to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, plan for a Ball joint lock nut wrench (SST) + 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber lower nut (to rear axle carrier)). Front strut rod nut (center top nut) tightens to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs), takes a 24mm (with 6mm hex to hold rod) driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the front strut piston rod to top mount. The front stabilizer (sway bar) link to strut nut uses a 18mm (with 6mm hex to hold ball stud) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) at the front sway bar end link to strut. At the rear subframe (suspension member) to body, the rear suspension member to body bolts — bolt a torques to 158 Nm (117 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the front hub / bearing assembly to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (front axle hub sub-assembly bolts (to steering knuckle)). Lower control arm cover bolt (rear no. 2 arm) tightens to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear no. 2 suspension arm — lower control arm cover. The front strut upper mount nuts (to body) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the front strut top mount to strut tower. At the front lower suspension arm rear pivot to front suspension crossmember, the front lower control arm to front frame (rear bushing bolts) torques to 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the front strut lower pinch clamp to steering knuckle, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) (front strut to knuckle bolts and nuts). Rear shock absorber top nut (piston rod to support) tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a SST 09729-97202 (hold rod with 6mm hex) driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear strut / shock absorber — piston rod top nut. The rear axle hub bolts (hub to carrier — fwd/awd) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) at the rear axle hub assembly to rear axle carrier. At the front shock absorber assembly to steering knuckle, the front strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts torques to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear trailing arm front bushing 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 (front pivot)). Rear upper control arm bolt and nut tightens to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier. The rear shock absorber rod nut (top) uses a 17mm (with 6mm hex to hold rod) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber piston rod. At the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to rear axle carrier, the rear no. 2 suspension arm nut (lower trailing/lateral arm) torques to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear lower no. 1 suspension arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) (rear no. 1 suspension arm to rear axle carrier). Rear shock absorber upper body nut (to body) tightens to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm ball joint nut wrench driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear shock absorber upper mount to body. The rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) at the rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly. At the rear no. 1 suspension arm (front lower) to subframe, the rear suspension no. 1 arm to rear suspension member nut torques to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly — secondary bolt, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 75 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier — bolt b). Rear no. 2 suspension arm nut tightens to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to carrier. The front strut upper mounting nuts (strut tower) uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the front strut top mount to strut tower. At the rear subframe lower stopper nut, the rear suspension member to body — nut c (stopper nut) torques to 18 Nm (13 ft-lbs) (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front lower ball joint to lower suspension arm and steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm ball joint to lower arm / knuckle). Front stabilizer bar bracket bolts (to front frame) tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the no. 1 front stabilizer bar bracket to front frame/crossmember. The front axle hub bolts (hub to knuckle) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) at the front axle hub to steering knuckle. At the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, the rear wheel alignment toe adjust cam nut torques to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs) (19mm (hold cam with 17mm during torque) drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear shock absorber lower clevis to axle carrier, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts (to carrier)). Rear trailing arm to axle carrier bolt tightens to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier. The front lower control arm (no. 1) rear bolt uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) at the front lower control arm to front frame — rear. At the front lower ball joint to lower control arm, the front lower ball joint to control arm bolt and nuts torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front suspension crossmember / subframe to body — rear, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 157 Nm (115 ft-lbs) (front suspension crossmember to body bolts — rear side). Front lower control arm (no. 1) front and middle bolts tightens to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front lower control arm to front frame — front & middle.

Steering — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The steering intermediate shaft to rack pinion bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) at the steering intermediate shaft u-joint to rack pinion. At the steering rack heat shield, the steering gear heat insulator bolts torques to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the tie rod end 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 (castle nut)). Inner tie rod (rack end) lock nut tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a SST (09612-24014 / 09617-24011) driver, runs on M30x1.5 threads, located at the inner tie rod to steering rack jam nut. The steering gear heat insulator bolts (to steering rack) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) at the steering gear heat insulator to rack and pinion assembly. At the tie rod inner-to-outer locknut, the tie rod end lock nut (inner tie rod to tie rod end) torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (SST 09612-24014 / 09617-24011 or 21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rack and pinion power steering gear to front frame assembly, plan for a 17mm (bolt); 17mm (hold nut — do not turn nut) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (rack and pinion steering gear — mount bolts and nuts). Tie rod end nut (to steering knuckle) tightens to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm (cotter pin nut) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the tie rod assembly to steering knuckle. The steering intermediate shaft assembly bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) at the steering intermediate shaft u-joint to steering gear. At the rack and pinion to front frame assembly, the steering rack and pinion mounting bolts torques to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Body — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. At the rh engine mount insulator to engine mounting bracket rh, the engine mounting insulator rh — nut to bracket torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front suspension member (subframe) to body — front bolt a, plan for a 21mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) (front frame assembly / subframe — main bolts (a)). Front suspension member brace rear — bolts (d) tightens to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear front suspension member brace lh/rh to frame and body. The engine mounting insulator sub-assembly lh / rh — main bolts uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) at the engine mount insulators to brackets (lh & rh). At the engine service cover / undertray, the engine service cover cushion nuts torques to 4.9 Nm (43 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Exhaust — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. For the no. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold heat insulator bolts). Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts and nuts tightens to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front exhaust pipe flange to manifold. The exhaust manifold nuts uses a 12mm deep socket drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) at the exhaust manifold to cylinder head. At the manifold stay to exhaust manifold and cylinder block, the exhaust manifold stay bolt and nut torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the exhaust pipe support bracket to front frame, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (front exhaust pipe support bracket bolts). Exhaust manifold nuts (to cylinder head) tightens to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm Deep Socket driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold to cylinder head. The front exhaust pipe to manifold bolts/nuts uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front exhaust pipe flange. At the no. 2 heat insulator to exhaust manifold, the exhaust manifold heat insulator bolts (no. 2) torques to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Electrical — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Electrical fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. Rear traction motor cable bolts (hv power cable to q610) takes a Insulated 10mm (use insulated tool per FSM) driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv motor cable to q610 rear traction motor housing. The hv under-floor wire nut (final attachment to body) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7.6 Nm (67 in-lbs) at the hv under-floor cable to body attachment nut. At the p810 transaxle — wire harness brackets (larger), the wire harness clamp bracket bolts — transaxle (b) torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear bumper/trailer hitch area, 7-pin connector mounting bracket, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (7-pin trailer wiring connector bracket screw (adventure)). Wire harness clamp bracket bolts — q610 rear motor (a) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the q610 rear traction motor — wire harness clamp brackets. The rear abs skid control 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 rear axle carrier. At the engine room main wire to engine assembly, the engine wire bolt a (to engine/transaxle) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the p810 transaxle / rear engine mount — wire harness brackets, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (wire harness clamp bracket bolts — transaxle (a)). Front abs speed sensor bolt tightens to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the front abs wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle. The hv floor under wire mounting bolts / nuts (orange hv cables) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) at the hv under-floor wiring — body and rear traction motor attachment. At the transmission wire connector to p810 ecvt transaxle, the transmission wire bolt (to transaxle) torques to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the hv battery terminal / high-voltage cable connector, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) (hv high-voltage cable terminal nut (sst diagnostic connection)). Front speed sensor/hose bracket to strut bolt tightens to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front brake hose and speed sensor to front strut. The hv battery cover panel bolt and nut (no. 1 rh) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) at the hv nimh battery — no. 1 cover panel rh (cargo floor). At the generator to cylinder block, the generator (alternator) mounting bolts torques to 52 Nm (38 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the engine room main wiring harness to body/firewall, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) (engine room main wire nut (to body)).

Transmission — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolt (d) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block — lower short bolt. At the rear engine mount bracket to p810 ecvt transaxle, the rear engine mounting bracket bolts (transaxle rear mount) torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) (p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolt (c)). Transmission control cable bracket bolts tightens to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the no. 1 transmission control cable bracket to transaxle. The p810 transaxle housing plug uses a 24mm Hex drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 39.2 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the hybrid transaxle case — housing plug. At the ua80e/ua80f transaxle housing, the ua80 transmission drain plug torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (10mm hex socket drive, M30x1.5 thread). For the front engine mount insulator to subframe, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (front engine mounting insulator bolt (transaxle front mount)). Transmission control cable assembly nut (to body) tightens to 6.0 Nm (53 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the transmission gear selector cable to body/firewall. The transaxle case protector bolts (awd) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the p810 transaxle case protector (awd models). At the ua80f transaxle housing — fill tube, the no. 1 transmission oil filler tube torques to 1.7 Nm (15 in-lbs) (6mm hex socket drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the p810 transaxle housing — stud bolts, plan for a E8 Torx Socket tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (transaxle stud bolts (to transaxle housing)). Transaxle under stopper bracket bolts tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle under stopper to p810 ecvt case. The p810 ecvt transaxle drain plug uses a 10mm Hex Socket drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the hybrid transaxle fluid sump. At the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block, the p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolts (a & b) torques to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the hybrid transaxle — filler hole (lh side), plan for a 10mm Hex Socket tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (p810 ecvt transaxle fill / filler plug). No. 1 transmission control cable bracket bolts tightens to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transmission control cable bracket to p810 transaxle. The transaxle stud bolts (e8 torx) — starter hole insulator uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) at the hybrid transaxle — starter hole insulator bolts.

Cooling System — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. At the inverter/pcu cooling system — reserve tank bracket, the no. 1 inverter reserve tank bracket bolt torques to 14 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cylinder block coolant passage, plan for a 22mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (straight screw plug (cylinder block coolant)). Water pump bolts (water inlet housing) tightens to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the engine water pump. The no. 2 water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the water by-pass pipe to cylinder block. At the water by-pass pipe at intake manifold, the no. 3 water by-pass pipe bolt (to intake manifold) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (8mm socket drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the no. 2 water bypass pipe bracket to engine, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (no. 2 water bypass pipe bracket bolt). Hose bracket bolts (transaxle cooling) tightens to 11.5 Nm (8 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle cooling hose bracket to p810 transaxle. The engine water pump / water inlet housing bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the water pump to block. At the water by-pass pipe bracket to engine, the no. 2 water by-pass pipe bracket bolt torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

HVAC — 2019 Toyota RAV4

HVAC fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. For the hv a/c compressor wiring to transaxle/engine (awd), plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (hv a/c compressor wire bolt (awd)). A/c compressor assembly bolts and nuts tightens to 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the a/c compressor to engine block. The ac compressor mounting bolts and nuts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the ac compressor to engine block.

Emissions — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. Air/fuel ratio sensor (downstream o2 sensor) tightens to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm O2 Sensor Socket driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust catalyst — bank 1 sensor 2 (downstream). The heated oxygen sensor (downstream o2) uses a 22mm O2 sensor socket drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs) at the catalytic converter — downstream. At the exhaust manifold — bank 1 sensor 1 (upstream), the air/fuel ratio sensor (upstream o2 sensor) torques to 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (22mm O2 Sensor Socket drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the evap vsv bracket to cylinder head, plan for a 8mm socket tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (no. 2 vacuum switching valve bracket bolts). Air-fuel ratio (a/f) sensor (upstream o2) tightens to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm O2 sensor socket driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the exhaust manifold — upstream of cat. The egr cooler mounting bolts (a and b) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the egr cooler to cylinder head.

Fuel System — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The high-pressure fuel line union nut (pump to rail) uses a 17mm union nut wrench drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) at the no. 1 fuel pipe — pump to delivery rail. At the high-pressure fuel pump (d-4s) to cylinder head, the high-pressure fuel pump mounting bolts torques to 28.5 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Interior — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Interior fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. At the front seat assembly to floor, the front seat mounting bolts (torx) torques to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (T50 Torx socket drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Body & Exterior — 2019 Toyota RAV4

Body & Exterior fasteners on the 2019 Toyota RAV4. For the roof, 4 bolts per side (8 total) into body-side rails, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 23 Nm (17 ft-lb) (roof rail mounting bolt (adventure)). Tow hitch receiver — chassis horizontal bolt (adventure) tightens to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb), takes a 18mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear underbody, hitch crossbar to chassis frame rail (m12 bolts, 8 total). The roof rail end cap mounting screw (adventure) uses a T25 Torx drive on a M5x0.8 tapping screw thread, torqued to 3 Nm (27 in-lb) at the front and rear roof rail end caps — 2 screws each. At the rear underbody, vertical chassis connections through frame rails, the tow hitch receiver — chassis vertical connection bolt (adventure) torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb) (18mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the roof rail crossbar attachment points — front and rear crossbar bolts, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (106 in-lb) (roof crossbar mounting bolt (adventure)). Tow hook bolt — factory lh chassis tow hook (adventure) tightens to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear underbody, factory lh chassis tow hook re-mounting over body brace. The tow hitch receiver — rear corner bracket body bolt (adventure) uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lb) at the rear body panel, m8 x 35 rear bracket-to-body bolts (3 per side, 6 total). At the cargo floor, rear load area — 4 anchor points, the cargo tie-down anchor bolt (adventure) torques to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

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