2021 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2021 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 2021 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 2021 Toyota RAV4

Repair guidance for this model year

For 2021 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 2021 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2021 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 2021 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2021 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 2021 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 312 2021 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2021 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. 2 of the 312 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. 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 abs speed sensor bolt (to steering knuckle) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) at the front wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle. At the front disc brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolts (to steering knuckle) torques to 107 Nm (79 ft-lbs) steel knuckle; 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) aluminum knuckle (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the brake line fittings / caliper banjo, plan for a 12mm Brake Line Wrench tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs) (brake line union nut (brake pipe fitting)). Rear no. 2 parking brake wire nut (to trailing arm) tightens to 15.5 Nm (11 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear parking brake cable to rear trailing arm. The rear brake caliper bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) at the rear brake caliper bracket to axle carrier. At the front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolt (steel knuckle) torques to 107 Nm (79 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). 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)). Front brake caliper bracket bolt (aluminum knuckle) tightens to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper bracket to aluminum steering knuckle. 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 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) at the front brake caliper guide pins. At the front brake caliper bracket to steering knuckle, the front brake caliper bracket bolts (aluminum knuckle) torques to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear caliper sliding pin, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs) (rear brake caliper guide pin bolt). 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 brake flexible hose to caliper banjo bolt (front) uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 banjo thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the front brake flexible hose to caliper. At the front caliper sliding pin, the front brake caliper guide pin bolt torques to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front flexible hose and speed sensor to front shock absorber, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (front abs speed sensor / brake hose bracket bolt (to strut)). Rear brake caliper guide pin bolts tightens to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear brake caliper guide pins. The rear flexible hose bracket bolt (to axle carrier) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the rear flexible brake hose bracket to rear axle carrier. At the front abs speed sensor to steering knuckle, the abs wheel speed sensor bolt (front) torques to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the all four brake calipers, plan for a 11mm tool on a M7x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 Nm (6 ft-lbs) (brake bleeder screw).

Engine — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2021 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. The straight screw plug (cylinder block service plug) uses a 14mm Hex drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the cylinder block sub-assembly — coolant passage. At the timing chain cover — intake camshaft, the camshaft timing gear assembly bolt (intake vvt-ie) torques to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) (10mm Bi-Hex drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the engine block — passenger side, plan for a Hand tight + 3/4 turn (no torque wrench access) tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 17.5 Nm (13 ft-lbs) (oil filter sub-assembly). Timing chain cover bolt (no. 2 cover) tightens to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the front timing chain cover. 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 left engine mount (torque rod) to transaxle, the engine mounting insulator lh bolts (to transaxle) torques to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, all 4 cylinders, plan for a 14mm Hex tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (spark plug). Oil pan bolt (upper/no. 1 pan) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the upper oil pan to cylinder block. The camshaft timing exhaust gear bolt uses a 5mm Hex (Allen) socket drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) at the exhaust camshaft timing gear. At the intake manifold to cylinder head, the intake manifold bolts torques to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the oil strainer / pick-up to oil pan, plan for a 24mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (oil strainer union (oil pick-up)). Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly bolt tightens to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs), takes a 5mm Hex Socket driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the timing chain cover — exhaust camshaft. The oil filter (cartridge housing) uses a 64mm Oil Filter Cap / 3/4" drive drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) at the engine oil filter housing. At the timing chain — chain tensioner, the no. 1 chain tensioner assembly nut torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the oil pump body, plan for a 24mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 53 Nm (39 ft-lbs) (oil pump relief valve plug). Water by-pass pipe bolt a (to intake manifold) tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water by-pass pipe at intake manifold. The v-ribbed belt tensioner bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the accessory belt tensioner (air conditioning compressor drive). 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 water by-pass pipe at cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block)). Camshaft timing gear assembly bolt (intake vvt) tightens to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs), takes a 46mm or SST driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the intake camshaft timing gear. The no. 2 engine cover bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the engine top cover to no. 2 timing chain cover. At the cylinder block coolant passage plugs, the cylinder block straight screw plug torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (27mm Hex drive, M20x1.5 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). Intake manifold bolt tightens to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the intake manifold 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 no. 2 oil pan sub-assembly. OEM-verified spec. At the timing chain tensioner, the no. 1 chain tensioner nut torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine block / oil gallery, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs) (oil pressure/temperature sensor). Camshaft timing gear bolt (intake) tightens to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm bi-hex (12-point) driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the intake camshaft timing gear. The rear engine mounting bracket sub-assembly bolts (to transaxle) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the rear engine/transmission mount to transaxle case. At the engine oil cooler, the oil cooler bolt torques to 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the crankshaft front / harmonic damper, plan for a 19mm (use SST 09213-54015 / 09330-00021) tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 260 Nm (192 ft-lbs) (crankshaft pulley bolt). Rear engine mounting insulator bolt and nut tightens to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear engine mount insulator to bracket. The no. 2 timing chain cover bolts uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the timing chain front cover. At the camshaft housing / cylinder head, the camshaft bearing cap bolt (intake/exhaust) torques to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (10mm 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). Chain tensioner nut (no. 1) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the timing chain tensioner, chain cover. 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 valve cover / spark plug tubes, the ignition coil bolt torques to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the cylinder head to block, plan for a 12mm 12-point (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 bolt). Connecting rod bearing cap bolt tightens to Stage 1: 38 Nm (28 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.0 threads, located at the connecting rod / crankshaft journal.

Drivetrain — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. At the tv-awd differential support to body/subframe, the tv-awd differential support bolt b (smaller) torques to 38.5 Nm (28 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front hub / cv axle — lh and rh, plan for a 30mm Deep Socket tool on a M30x1.5 stud; final torque is 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) (front axle shaft nut (cv axle nut)). Tv-awd rear differential damper bolt tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the tv-awd rear differential damper. The propeller shaft center support bearing bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 36.8 Nm (27 ft-lbs) at the propeller shaft center bearing to body (awd). At the transfer case housing, the transfer case breather plug torques to 11.3 Nm (100 in-lbs) (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the intermediate shaft bearing bracket to engine block (rh side), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (drive shaft bearing bracket bolts). Rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt b tightens to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly — through-bolt. The rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt c uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) at the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly — lower bolt. At the rear hub / drive axle shaft, the rear axle shaft nut (e-four drive axle) torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (27mm 12-point drive, M27x1.5 thread). For the front hub / cv axle shaft, plan for a 30mm 12-point tool on a M30x1.5 stud; final torque is 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) (front axle hub nut (front drive axle nut)). Propeller shaft to rear differential flange nuts tightens to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear propeller shaft to rear differential (awd). The tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolts a uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) at the tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe. At the transfer case (gf1a/gf2a) — awd, the transfer case drain plug 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). Front drive shaft inner cv joint bolts tightens to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm (staked/retained design; no bolt on some variants) driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front drive shaft inner joint to transaxle. The rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt a uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) at the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly. At the rear electric motor / differential housing, the rear differential (q610) drain plug torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex Socket drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front hub / spindle, plan for a 30mm socket tool on a M26x1.5 stud; final torque is 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) (front axle shaft nut (front cv axle)). Rear differential drain plug (standard awd — fd13ae) tightens to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm hex socket driver, runs on M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) threads, located at the rear differential (non-tv-awd). The transfer case fill 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 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). Rear differential drain/fill plug (e-four mgr unit) tightens to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 24mm Hex driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential / rear motor gear unit. The rear axle shaft nut (rear cv axle — awd) uses a 30mm socket drive on a M26x1.5 thread, torqued to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) at the rear hub / spindle — awd models. At the front propeller shaft to transfer case (awd), the propeller shaft to transfer case flange nuts torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the torque vectoring differential support mounting, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (tv-awd rear differential support to carrier bolts). Rear differential support to suspension member bolt tightens to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear differential support bracket to rear suspension member. 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. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. At the transfer case secondary plug, the no. 1 transfer case plug torques to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (27mm drive, M22x1.5 thread).

Suspension — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2021 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. For the front sway bar link to front shock absorber, plan for a 18mm (hold ball stud with 6mm hex) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (front stabilizer link nut (to front strut)). Front axle hub bolts (hub to knuckle) tightens to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front axle hub to steering knuckle. The trd front strut top mount nut (trd off-road) uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lb) at the engine bay, top of front strut tower — 3 nuts per side. At the front sway bar end link to strut / stabilizer, the front stabilizer link nut (end link) torques to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (17mm (hold stud with 6mm hex) drive, M12x1.25 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 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 front strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) at the front shock absorber assembly to steering knuckle. At the front suspension crossmember / subframe to body — rear, the front suspension crossmember to body bolts — rear side torques to 157 Nm (115 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear no. 1 suspension arm (front lower) to subframe, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) (rear suspension no. 1 arm to rear suspension member nut). Front hub bearing bolts (hub to knuckle) tightens to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front hub bearing assembly to steering knuckle. The rear shock absorber upper body nut (to body) uses a 21mm ball joint nut wrench drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber upper mount to body. 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 front strut top mount to strut tower, plan for a 17mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (front strut upper mounting nuts (strut tower)). Rear axle hub bolts (hub to carrier — fwd/awd) tightens to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear axle hub assembly to rear axle carrier. The front suspension crossmember to body bolts — front side uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 113 Nm (82 ft-lbs) at the front suspension crossmember / subframe to body — front. At the rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier, the rear upper control arm bolt and nut torques to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 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 bolts — bolt a). Rear wheel alignment toe adjust cam nut tightens to 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm (hold cam with 17mm during torque) driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly. The rear shock absorber assembly to vehicle bolt — lower bracket (trd off-road) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) at the rear suspension, lower bracket-to-body/knuckle bolts (2 bolts). At the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly — secondary bolt, the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier — bolt b torques to 75 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front sway bar bushing bracket to frame, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (front stabilizer (sway bar) bracket bolts). Rear no. 1 suspension arm to rear axle carrier tightens to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear lower no. 1 suspension arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly. The trd off-road rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt (trd off-road) uses a 22mm (nut); 17mm (bolt head) drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 125 Nm (92 ft-lb) at the rear suspension, lower shock mount at rear axle carrier. At the rear shock absorber piston rod, the rear shock absorber rod nut (top) torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (17mm (with 6mm hex to hold rod) drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear shock absorber to rear axle carrier, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber lower bolt (to axle carrier)). 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 strut to knuckle bolts and nuts uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) at the front strut lower pinch clamp to steering knuckle. At the front hub / bearing assembly to steering knuckle, the front axle hub sub-assembly bolts (to steering knuckle) torques to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front lower suspension arm rear pivot 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 front frame (rear bushing bolts)). Rear suspension member to body — nut c (stopper nut) tightens to 18 Nm (13 ft-lbs), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear subframe lower stopper nut. The front lower control arm ball joint to lower arm / knuckle uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) at the front lower ball joint to lower suspension arm and steering knuckle. At the rear trailing arm to vehicle body, the rear trailing arm to body bolt torques to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the rear shock absorber to body/wheelhouse, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber upper nuts). Front lower control arm to front frame bolt 1 & 2 tightens to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front lower control arm (suspension arm) to front subframe. 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 strut lower mount to steering knuckle, the front strut-to-knuckle bolt torques to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) (19mm (with 17mm wrench on bolt head) 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)). 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 rear trailing arm to axle carrier bolt uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) at the rear trailing arm to rear axle carrier. At the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to carrier, the rear no. 2 suspension arm nut torques to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) (21mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front strut top mount to strut tower, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (front strut upper mount nuts (to body)). 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 rear shock absorber body bolts (to chassis) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber to chassis frame (body upper mount). At the rear suspension, upper strut rod nut inside cargo/suspension tower, the trd off-road rear shock absorber upper nut (trd off-road) torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lb) (17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex key) drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front sway bar end link to strut, plan for a 18mm (with 6mm hex to hold ball stud) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) (front stabilizer (sway bar) link to strut nut). Rear no. 2 suspension arm nut (lower trailing/lateral arm) tightens to 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to rear axle carrier. The lower control arm cover bolt (rear no. 2 arm) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) at the rear no. 2 suspension arm — lower control arm cover. At the rear shock absorber lower end to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, the rear shock absorber lower nut (to rear axle carrier) torques to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (Ball joint lock nut wrench (SST) + 19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front lower control arm to front subframe (rear pivot), plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm to front frame bolt 3). Rear trailing arm to body bolt (front pivot) tightens to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm front bushing to body. The front lower ball joint to control arm bolt and nuts uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) at the front lower ball joint to lower control arm. At the front stabilizer bar bracket to subframe, the front stabilizer bar bracket bolt torques to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front lower control arm to front frame — front & middle, plan for a 22mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) (front lower control arm (no. 1) front and middle bolts). Front lower ball joint nut tightens to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front lower ball joint to steering knuckle. The front strut top mount nuts (upper strut) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the strut top hat to strut tower. At the rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, the rear upper control arm to rear axle carrier torques to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Steering — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. Outer tie rod end nut (castle nut) tightens to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the tie rod end to steering knuckle. The inner tie rod (rack end) lock nut uses a SST (09612-24014 / 09617-24011) drive on a M30x1.5 thread, torqued to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) at the inner tie rod to steering rack jam nut. At the steering intermediate shaft u-joint to steering gear, the steering intermediate shaft assembly bolt torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the inner tie rod to outer tie rod lock nut, plan for a 24mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (tie rod inner lock nut (jam nut)). Steering gear heat insulator bolts (to steering rack) tightens to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the steering gear heat insulator to rack and pinion assembly. The front tie rod end nut uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) at the outer tie rod end to steering knuckle. At the steering intermediate shaft u-joint to rack pinion, the steering intermediate shaft to rack pinion bolt torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the tie rod assembly to steering knuckle, plan for a 19mm (cotter pin nut) tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (tie rod end nut (to steering knuckle)). Tie rod end lock nut (inner tie rod to tie rod end) tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a SST 09612-24014 / 09617-24011 or 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the tie rod inner-to-outer locknut. The steering column bolt / universal joint uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs) at the steering column u-joint pinch bolt. 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). For the steering wheel hub / column shaft, plan for a 21mm tool on a M33x1.5 stud; final torque is 62 Nm (46 ft-lbs) (steering wheel center nut). Steering gear heat insulator bolts tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the steering rack heat shield. The rack and pinion steering gear — mount bolts and nuts uses a 17mm (bolt); 17mm (hold nut — do not turn nut) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) at the rack and pinion power steering gear to front frame assembly.

Body — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The engine mount insulator bolt (lh / torque rod) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the lh engine mount insulator to subframe. 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). For the front engine mounting insulator to transverse engine mount bracket, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (front engine mounting insulator bolt). Rear engine mounting bracket bolt tightens to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear engine mount bracket to transaxle. 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 rear front suspension member brace lh/rh to frame and body, the front suspension member brace rear — bolts (d) torques to 60 Nm (44 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rh engine mount bracket to block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (engine mount bracket bolt (rh / transverse)). Front frame assembly / subframe — main bolts (a) tightens to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the front suspension member (subframe) to body — front bolt a. The engine mounting insulator rh — nut to bracket uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) at the rh engine mount insulator to engine mounting bracket rh.

Exhaust — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. At the front exhaust pipe flange to manifold, the front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold bolts and nuts 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 heat insulator bolts tightens to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the no. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator. The front exhaust pipe flange nut (to manifold) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the front exhaust pipe assembly to exhaust manifold. At the exhaust manifold to cylinder head, the exhaust manifold nuts torques to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) (12mm deep socket drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the exhaust pipe support brackets to vehicle body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (exhaust pipe support bracket bolt (no. 6 & 7)). Exhaust manifold stay bolt and nut tightens to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the manifold stay to exhaust manifold and cylinder block. The exhaust manifold heat shield bolt (no. 2 insulator) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) at the no. 2 exhaust manifold heat insulator. At the front exhaust pipe flange, the front exhaust pipe to manifold bolts/nuts torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the exhaust manifold to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm Deep Socket tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold nuts (to cylinder head)). Muffler heat shield bolt tightens to 5 Nm (4 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the muffler heat insulator to vehicle body. The exhaust manifold stay bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs) at the manifold stay to exhaust manifold and cylinder block. At the exhaust manifold to cylinder head, the exhaust manifold bolt (to cylinder head) torques to 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the no. 2 heat insulator to exhaust manifold, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 11 Nm (8 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold heat insulator bolts (no. 2)).

Electrical — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Electrical fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. For the rear axle, mgr rear mount bolt (install after bolt a; check alignment marks), plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 130 Nm (96 ft-lb) (rear motor generator (mgr) rear mount bolt b (prime phev)). Rear motor (mgr) mounting bolt a — front inner mounts tightens to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear traction motor (mgr) front mount to subframe. The hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime se) uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 52 Nm (38 ft-lb) at the underbody, hv battery pack to rear subframe — 9 bolts total. At the hv battery pack lower tray to body/frame, the hv battery pack to vehicle body bolt torques to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the transmission wire connector to p810 ecvt transaxle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (transmission wire bolt (to transaxle)). Wire harness clamp bracket bolts — transaxle (a) tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the p810 transaxle / rear engine mount — wire harness brackets. The rear mgr front mount inner bolt a (prime xse) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) at the rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts. At the hv air conditioning compressor wire to transaxle/engine, the hv air conditioning wire bolt (awd models) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear abs wheel speed sensor to rear axle carrier, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (rear abs skid control sensor bolt). Wire harness clamp bracket bolts — transaxle (b) tightens to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the p810 transaxle — wire harness brackets (larger). The engine room main wire nut (to body) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) at the engine room main wiring harness to body/firewall. At the rear motor generator (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts, the rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime se) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts (install bolt a first), plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) (rear motor generator (mgr) front mount inner bolt a (prime phev)). Mgr ground wire bolt tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the rear traction motor ground wire to bracket. The hv battery cover panel bolt — upper cover (prime phev) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) at the hv battery upper cover, interior/underbody access panels — 3 bolts + 3 nuts per panel. At the underbody, hv battery pack to rear subframe — 9 bolts total, the hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime phev) torques to 52 Nm (38 ft-lb) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the hv under-floor wiring — body and rear traction motor attachment, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) (hv floor under wire mounting bolts / nuts (orange hv cables)). Rear mgr rear mount bolt b (prime xse) tightens to 130 Nm (96 ft-lb), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear axle, mgr rear mount bolt. The on-board charger (obc) dc/dc converter bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread at the dc/dc converter mounting bracket to body. At the engine bay, obc (on-board charger) bracket mount, the ev charger assembly mounting bolt — 6.6kw obc (prime xse) torques to 9 Nm (80 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear motor generator (mgr), 4 cable mount/routing bolts securing hv cable to motor housing, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 Nm (16 ft-lb) (rear traction motor cable mount bolt (prime phev)). Hv battery service plug connector bolts (msd) takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the manual service disconnect (msd) connector. The ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime phev) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) at the right rear quarter panel, charge port door (charging inlet lid 58409-42011). At the rear bumper/trailer hitch area, 7-pin connector mounting bracket, the 7-pin trailer wiring connector bracket screw (adventure) torques to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the rear traction motor hv cable terminal to mgr, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (rear traction motor cable terminal bolts (to mgr)). Rear mgr front mount inner bolt a (prime se) tightens to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts. The hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime xse) uses a T25 Torx drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) at the hv junction box connector cover, engine bay. At the hv battery under-floor cover, right side, the hv battery cover panel bolt/nut (no. 1 panel rh) torques to 8 Nm (6 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear seat floor hv service access, middle panel, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud (hv battery service plug access panel bolts (middle panel)). Hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime se) tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lb), takes a T25 Torx driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv junction box connector cover, engine bay. The engine wire bolt a (to engine/transaxle) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the engine room main wire to engine assembly. At the hv nimh battery — no. 1 cover panel rh (cargo floor), the hv battery cover panel bolt and nut (no. 1 rh) torques to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the inverter/converter assembly hv connector cover, plan for a T25 Torx tool on a M6x1.0 stud (front inverter connector cover bolt). Rear traction motor cable mount bolt (prime se) tightens to 22 Nm (16 ft-lb), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear motor generator, 4 hv cable routing bolts. The front speed sensor/hose bracket to strut bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the front brake hose and speed sensor to front strut. At the wire harness clamp brackets at transaxle, the wire harness clamp bracket bolt a (transaxle area) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the front abs wheel speed sensor to steering knuckle, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (front abs speed sensor bolt). Ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime xse) tightens to 5 Nm (44 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the right rear quarter panel, charge port door. The mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime xse) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) at the rear motor generator, ground wire bracket. At the hv battery terminal / high-voltage cable connector, the hv high-voltage cable terminal nut (sst diagnostic connection) torques to 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the hv battery hybrid shield to battery tray, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (hv battery shield (no. 2) to battery bolt). Hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime phev) tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lb), takes a T25 Torx driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv junction box / inverter connector cover, engine bay. The rear mgr rear mount bolt b (prime se) uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 Nm (96 ft-lb) at the rear axle, mgr rear mount bolt. At the charging port / ev charger lid, left rear quarter, the charging port lid lock assembly bolt (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the hv under-floor cable to body attachment nut, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7.6 Nm (67 in-lbs) (hv under-floor wire nut (final attachment to body)). Rear motor (mgr) mounting bolt b — rear mount tightens to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rear traction motor (mgr) rear mount to subframe. The starter hole insulator bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) at the transaxle starter opening insulator. At the engine bay / underbody, obc (on-board charger) mounting bracket, the ev charger assembly mounting bolt (prime phev) torques to 9 Nm (80 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the q610 rear traction motor — wire harness clamp brackets, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (wire harness clamp bracket bolts — q610 rear motor (a)). Hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime xse) tightens to 52 Nm (38 ft-lb), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the underbody, hv battery pack to rear subframe — 9 bolts total. The rear traction motor cable mounting bolts (hv cable routing) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 Nm (16 ft-lbs) at the hv cable routing brackets under vehicle. At the rear motor generator, ground wire bracket, the mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime se) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the hv battery refrigerant inlet/outlet pipe bracket, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud (battery cooling refrigerant pipe bracket bolt (hv battery)). Rear traction motor cable mount bolt (prime xse) tightens to 22 Nm (16 ft-lb), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear motor generator, 4 hv cable routing bolts. The rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime phev) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) at the rear motor generator (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts at rear transaxle. At the rear motor generator (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts, the rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime xse) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the hv motor cable to q610 rear traction motor housing, plan for a Insulated 10mm (use insulated tool per FSM) tool on a M6x1.0 stud (rear traction motor cable bolts (hv power cable to q610)). Generator (alternator) mounting bolts tightens to 52 Nm (38 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the generator to cylinder block. The ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime se) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) at the right rear quarter panel, charge port door. At the rear motor generator, ground wire to bracket bolt, the mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime phev) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Cooling System — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. Radiator upper bracket bolt tightens to 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the radiator upper mounting bracket to body. The electric water pump bolt (engine cooling) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the engine water pump / water inlet housing to cylinder block. At the water pump to block, the engine water pump / water inlet housing bolts torques to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water by-pass pipe at intake manifold, plan for a 8mm socket tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (no. 3 water by-pass pipe bolt (to intake manifold)). 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. 1 inverter reserve tank bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 14 Nm (10 ft-lbs) at the inverter/pcu cooling system — reserve tank bracket. At the cylinder block coolant passage, the straight screw plug (cylinder block coolant) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (22mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the transaxle cooling hose bracket to p810 transaxle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 11.5 Nm (8 ft-lbs) (hose bracket bolts (transaxle cooling)). No. 2 water by-pass pipe bracket bolt tightens to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the water by-pass pipe bracket to engine. The inverter cooling water pump bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread at the inverter/converter cooling electric water pump. At the thermostat to engine block/water inlet, the thermostat housing bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water by-pass pipe to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (no. 2 water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block)). No. 2 water bypass pipe bracket bolt tightens to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the no. 2 water bypass pipe bracket to engine.

Fuel System — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The high-pressure fuel pump bolt (engine room side) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the engine room fuel pump assembly to cylinder head. At the port injection fuel delivery pipe to intake manifold, the fuel rail bolt (port injection delivery pipe) torques to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the high-pressure fuel pump (d-4s) to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 28.5 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (high-pressure fuel pump mounting bolts). High-pressure fuel line union nut (pump to rail) tightens to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm union nut wrench driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the no. 1 fuel pipe — pump to delivery rail. The fuel tank band bolt (to body) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 45 Nm (33 ft-lbs) at the fuel tank straps to body. At the fuel delivery pipe / fuel rail, the fuel delivery rail union nut (to fuel pipe) torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (17mm Union Nut Wrench drive, M17x1.5 (union nut) thread).

Transmission — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. 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 rear engine mount bracket to p810 ecvt transaxle, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs) (rear engine mounting bracket bolts (transaxle rear 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 hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolts a & b 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 transaxle under stopper to p810 ecvt case, the transaxle under stopper bracket bolts torques to 44 Nm (32 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)). 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 (to transaxle housing) uses a E8 Torx Socket drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) at the p810 transaxle housing — stud bolts. At the hybrid transaxle fluid sump, the p810 ecvt transaxle drain plug torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex Socket drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block — lower short bolt, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolt (d)). P810 transaxle housing plug tightens to 39.2 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 24mm Hex driver, runs on M24x1.5 threads, located at the hybrid transaxle case — housing plug. The ua80 transmission drain plug uses a 10mm hex socket drive on a M30x1.5 thread, torqued to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) at the ua80e/ua80f transaxle housing. At the drive plate / crankshaft rear, the drive plate bolt (flexplate to crankshaft) torques to 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the transaxle under stopper to engine/transaxle, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (transaxle under stopper bracket bolt). Transaxle stud bolts (e8 torx) — starter hole insulator tightens to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the hybrid transaxle — starter hole insulator bolts. The transaxle housing plug (fluid fill) uses a 24mm Hex drive on a M22x1.5 thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the hybrid transaxle case (p610). At the hybrid transaxle — filler hole (lh side), the p810 ecvt transaxle fill / filler plug torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (10mm Hex Socket drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the transaxle bell housing to engine block, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) (hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolt c). Transaxle case protector bolts (awd) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the p810 transaxle case protector (awd models). The front engine mounting insulator bolt (transaxle front mount) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) at the front engine mount insulator to subframe. At the shifter cable bracket at transaxle, the no. 1 transmission control cable bracket bolt torques to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the no. 1 transmission control cable bracket to transaxle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (transmission control cable bracket bolts). Hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolt d tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle bell housing to engine block. The no. 1 transmission oil filler tube uses a 6mm hex socket drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 1.7 Nm (15 in-lbs) at the ua80f transaxle housing — fill tube.

Emissions — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. For the egr cooler bracket to head/block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (egr cooler bracket bolt). 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 egr valve at cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (egr valve bolt (to cylinder head)). No. 2 vacuum switching valve bracket bolts tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 8mm socket driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the evap vsv bracket to cylinder head. The air-fuel ratio (a/f) sensor (upstream o2) uses a 22mm O2 sensor socket drive on a M18x1.5 thread, torqued to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs) at the exhaust manifold — upstream of cat. At the egr cooler to cylinder head, the egr cooler mounting bolts (a and b) torques to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Interior — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Interior fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. Front seat mounting bolts (torx) tightens to 37 Nm (27 ft-lbs), takes a T50 Torx socket driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front seat assembly to floor. The rear seat floor under cover bolts (hv access) uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread at the rear seat floor under cover (over hv battery).

HVAC — 2021 Toyota RAV4

HVAC fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. The a/c compressor assembly bolts and nuts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the a/c compressor to engine block. At the ac compressor to engine block, the ac compressor mounting bolts and nuts torques to 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). 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)).

Body & Exterior — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Body & Exterior fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. At the roof, 4 bolts per side (8 total) into body-side rails, the roof rail mounting bolt (adventure) torques to 23 Nm (17 ft-lb) (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the underbody, rear crossmember mounting points with wedge spacers; 2 lock nuts, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 37 Nm (27 ft-lb) (front skid plate bolt — rear edge lock nut (trd off-road)). Trd grille badge retainer bolt (trd off-road) tightens to 5 Nm (44 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the front grille, trd badge mounting holes. The roof crossbar mounting bolt (adventure) uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (106 in-lb) at the roof rail crossbar attachment points — front and rear crossbar bolts. At the rear underbody, factory lh chassis tow hook re-mounting over body brace, the tow hook bolt — factory lh chassis tow hook (adventure) torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the underbody, forward crossmember mounting points (2 bolts per front edge), plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 28 Nm (21 ft-lb) (front skid plate bolt — front edge (trd off-road)). Trd roof rail end cap screw (trd off-road) tightens to 12 Nm (106 in-lb), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the roof rail, front and rear end caps. 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 rear body panel, m8 x 35 rear bracket-to-body bolts (3 per side, 6 total), plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 Nm (18 ft-lb) (tow hitch receiver — rear corner bracket body bolt (adventure)). Rear skid plate / underbody guard bolt (trd off-road) tightens to 28 Nm (21 ft-lb), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the underbody, rear center plate mounting — engine compartment rear skid (pt938-42210). The tow hitch receiver — chassis horizontal bolt (adventure) uses a 18mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 92 Nm (68 ft-lb) at the rear underbody, hitch crossbar to chassis frame rail (m12 bolts, 8 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).

Wheels & Tires — 2021 Toyota RAV4

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2021 Toyota RAV4. For the all four wheels, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 103 Nm (76 ft-lb) (lug nut — trd 18-inch wheel (trd off-road)).

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