2022 Toyota RAV4 Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2022 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 2022 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.

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Repair guidance for this model year

For 2022 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 2022 Toyota RAV4?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2022 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 2022 Toyota RAV4 lug nuts?

The 2022 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 2022 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 316 2022 Toyota RAV4 fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2022 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. 10 of the 316 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Brakes — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Brake fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4 — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the rear flexible brake hose bracket to rear axle carrier, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (rear flexible hose bracket bolt (to axle carrier)). Rear brake caliper guide pin bolts tightens to 27 Nm (20 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm (hold pin with hex) driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear brake caliper to bracket (slide pins). 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 caliper sliding pin, the front brake caliper guide pin bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (14mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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)). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. 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 front brake caliper guide pin bolts uses a 14mm (hold pin with 6mm hex) drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) at the front brake caliper to bracket (slide pins). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. At the brake line fittings / caliper banjo, the brake line union nut (brake pipe fitting) torques to 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs) (12mm Brake Line Wrench drive, M10x1.0 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). Rear brake caliper bracket bolt tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear brake caliper bracket to 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 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 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). Abs wheel speed sensor bolt (front) tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the front abs speed sensor to steering knuckle. The rear brake caliper bracket bolts uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread at the rear brake caliper bracket to rear axle carrier. At the rear disc brake caliper to rear axle carrier sub-assembly, the rear brake caliper assembly bolts (to axle carrier) torques to 107 Nm (79 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the front 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 bolt (steel knuckle)). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. 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 brake caliper bracket bolt (aluminum knuckle) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 79 ft-lbs (107 Nm) steel knuckle / 111 ft-lbs (150 Nm) aluminum knuckle at the front brake caliper bracket to aluminum steering knuckle. Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Engine — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2022 Toyota RAV4, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. Camshaft bearing cap bolt (intake/exhaust) tightens to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the camshaft housing / cylinder head. 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 timing chain tensioner, chain cover, the chain tensioner nut (no. 1) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the valve cover / spark plug tubes, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) (ignition coil bolt). Oil cooler bolt tightens to 16 Nm (12 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the engine oil cooler. The camshaft position sensor bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 Nm (80 in-lbs) at the camshaft position sensors (intake and exhaust). At the engine block — passenger side, the oil filter sub-assembly torques to 17.5 Nm (13 ft-lbs) (Hand tight + 3/4 turn (no torque wrench access) drive, M20x1.5 thread). For the cylinder head — all 4 cylinders, plan for a 16mm spark plug socket tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (20 Nm) (spark plug). OEM-verified spec. 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. 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 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 crankshaft front / harmonic balancer, plan for a 22mm tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 260 Nm (192 ft-lbs) (crankshaft pulley bolt). 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 cylinder head bolt uses a 12mm hex socket drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° at the cylinder head to block. At the cylinder block sub-assembly — coolant passage, the straight screw plug (cylinder block service plug) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (14mm Hex drive, M22x1.5 thread). For the engine oil filter housing, plan for a 64mm Oil Filter Cap / 3/4" drive tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 13 Nm (10 ft-lbs) (oil filter (cartridge housing)). 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 camshaft timing gear bolt (intake) uses a 10mm bi-hex (12-point) drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs) at the intake camshaft timing gear. At the oil pump body, the oil pump relief valve plug torques to 53 Nm (39 ft-lbs) (24mm drive, M16x1.5 thread). For the cylinder block coolant passage plugs, plan for a 27mm Hex tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (cylinder block straight screw plug). V-ribbed belt tensioner bolt tightens to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the accessory belt tensioner (air conditioning compressor drive). 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 intake manifold to cylinder head, the intake manifold bolt torques to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the timing chain cover — exhaust camshaft, plan for a 5mm Hex Socket tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly bolt). 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 connecting rod bearing cap bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.0 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 38 Nm (28 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90° at the connecting rod / crankshaft journal. At the cylinder head to block, the cylinder head set bolt torques to Stage 1: 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (12mm Bi-Hex (Socket) drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the exhaust camshaft timing gear, plan for a SST (3 bolts pattern) tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) (camshaft timing exhaust gear bolt). Oil strainer union (oil pick-up) tightens to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs), takes a 24mm driver, runs on M20x1.5 threads, located at the oil strainer / pick-up to oil pan. 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 (lower). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. 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 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). Oil pressure/temperature sensor tightens to 15 Nm (11 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the engine block / oil gallery. The timing chain cover bolt (no. 2 cover) uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the front timing chain cover. At the upper oil pan to cylinder block, the oil pan bolt (upper/no. 1 pan) torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine top cover to no. 2 timing chain cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (no. 2 engine cover bolts). Water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the water by-pass pipe at cylinder block. 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 front engine mount insulator, the front engine mounting insulator to bracket bolt torques to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 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)).

Drivetrain — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The transfer case breather plug uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 11.3 Nm (100 in-lbs) at the transfer case housing. 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 rear differential support bracket to rear suspension member, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) (rear differential support to suspension member bolt). Front axle shaft nut (cv axle nut) tightens to 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs), takes a 30mm Deep Socket driver, runs on M30x1.5 threads, located at the front hub / cv axle — lh and rh. 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 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 transfer case (gf1a/gf2a) — awd, plan for a 10mm hex socket tool on a M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) stud; final torque is 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (transfer case drain plug). Rear electric motor (q610) assembly — mounting bolt a tightens to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the q610 rear traction motor to rear suspension member sub-assembly. 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 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 front drive shaft inner joint to transaxle, plan for a 14mm (staked/retained design; no bolt on some variants) tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 294 Nm (217 ft-lbs) (front drive shaft inner cv joint bolts). Tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolts a tightens to 86 Nm (63 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe. 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 transfer case (gf1a/gf2a) — awd, the transfer case fill plug torques to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (10mm hex socket drive, M22x1.5 (10mm hex socket) 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). 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 front axle hub nut (front drive axle nut) uses a 30mm 12-point drive on a M30x1.5 thread, torqued to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs) at the front hub / cv axle shaft. At the rear hub / spindle — awd models, the rear axle shaft nut (rear cv axle — awd) torques to 216 Nm (159 ft-lbs) (30mm socket drive, M26x1.5 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). 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 rear differential drain/fill plug (e-four mgr unit) uses a 24mm Hex drive on a M20x1.5 thread, torqued to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs) at the rear differential / rear motor gear unit. At the rh drive shaft center bearing bracket to block, the drive shaft bearing bracket bolts torques to 63.7 Nm (47 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the front/rear wheels — all 4 corners, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (wheel lug nut). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Rear electric motor (q610) fluid fill plug tightens to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm Hex Socket driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly. The tv-awd differential carrier to rear suspension member — bolt b uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) at the tv-awd differential carrier to rear subframe. At the torque vectoring differential support mounting, the tv-awd rear differential support to carrier bolts torques to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the transfer case secondary plug, plan for a 27mm tool on a M22x1.5 stud; final torque is 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (no. 1 transfer case plug). 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 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.

Suspension — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2022 Toyota RAV4 — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the rear suspension, lower bracket-to-body/knuckle bolts (2 bolts), the rear shock absorber assembly to vehicle bolt — lower bracket (trd off-road) torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear shock absorber to chassis frame (body upper mount), plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber body bolts (to chassis)). 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 lower control arm to front frame (rear bushing bolts) uses a 22mm drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 233 Nm (172 ft-lbs) at the front lower suspension arm rear pivot to front suspension crossmember. At the rear shock absorber lower clevis to axle carrier, the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts (to carrier) torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, plan for a 19mm (hold cam with 17mm during torque) tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 103 Nm (76 ft-lbs) (rear wheel alignment toe adjust cam nut). Rear shock absorber upper nuts tightens to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear shock absorber to body/wheelhouse. 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 front lower ball joint to lower suspension arm and steering knuckle, the front lower control arm ball joint to lower arm / knuckle torques to 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear shock absorber upper mount to body, plan for a 21mm ball joint nut wrench tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) (rear shock absorber upper body nut (to body)). Front strut-to-knuckle bolts and nuts tightens to 290 Nm (214 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front shock absorber assembly to steering knuckle. The front strut piston rod top nut (strut disassembly/reassembly) uses a 17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex) drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) at the front shock absorber — piston rod to support. 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 bolts — bolt a). Front stabilizer (sway bar) bracket bolts tightens to 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front sway bar bushing bracket to frame. The front axle hub sub-assembly bolts (to steering knuckle) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) at the front hub / bearing assembly to steering knuckle. At the rear suspension, lower shock mount at rear axle carrier, the trd off-road rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt (trd off-road) torques to 125 Nm (92 ft-lb) (22mm (nut); 17mm (bolt head) drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the front axle hub to steering knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 120 Nm (89 ft-lbs) (front axle hub bolts (hub to knuckle)). 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 rear shock absorber lower nut (to rear axle carrier) uses a Ball joint lock nut wrench (SST) + 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs) at the rear shock absorber lower end to rear axle carrier sub-assembly. 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 trailing arm to rear axle carrier, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 150 Nm (111 ft-lbs) (rear trailing arm to axle carrier bolt). 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 rear suspension no. 1 arm to rear suspension member nut uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 73 Nm (54 ft-lbs) at the rear no. 1 suspension arm (front lower) to subframe. 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 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 trailing arm to body bolt tightens to 90 Nm (66 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear trailing arm to vehicle body. 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 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 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 hub bearing bolts (hub to 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 lower control arm to front frame bolt 1 & 2 uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) at the front lower control arm (suspension arm) to front subframe. At the engine bay, top of front strut tower — 3 nuts per side, the trd front strut top mount nut (trd off-road) torques to 50 Nm (37 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the rear upper control 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 upper control arm to rear axle carrier). Front strut top mount nuts (upper strut) tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the strut top hat to strut tower. The front lower control arm (no. 1) front and middle bolts uses a 22mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs) at the front lower control arm to front frame — front & middle. 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 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 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 rear shock absorber top nut (piston rod to support) uses a SST 09729-97202 (hold rod with 6mm hex) drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) at the rear strut / shock absorber — piston rod top nut. 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 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 suspension crossmember to body bolts — rear side tightens to 157 Nm (115 ft-lbs), takes a 21mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the front suspension crossmember / subframe to body — rear. The trd off-road rear shock absorber upper nut (trd off-road) uses a 17mm (hold rod with 6mm hex key) drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 Nm (18 ft-lb) at the rear suspension, upper strut rod nut inside cargo/suspension tower. At the front lower control arm to front subframe (rear pivot), the front lower control arm to front frame bolt 3 torques to 135 Nm (100 ft-lbs) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear lower no. 2 suspension arm to rear axle carrier, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 100 Nm (74 ft-lbs) (rear no. 2 suspension arm nut (lower trailing/lateral arm)). Front strut upper mount nuts (to body) tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front strut top mount to strut tower. The front lower ball joint nut uses a 21mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 133 Nm (98 ft-lbs) at the front lower ball joint to steering knuckle. 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 lower ball joint to lower control arm, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 92 Nm (68 ft-lbs) (front lower ball joint to control arm bolt and nuts). Rear shock absorber lower bolt (to axle carrier) tightens to 125 Nm (92 ft-lbs), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the rear shock absorber to rear axle carrier. The front strut rod nut (center top nut) uses a 24mm (with 6mm hex to hold rod) drive on a M16x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 Nm (35 ft-lbs) at the front strut piston rod to top mount. 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 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). Front strut upper mounting nuts (strut tower) tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front strut top mount to strut tower. The front stabilizer link nut (end link) uses a 17mm (hold stud with 6mm hex) drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 74 Nm (55 ft-lbs) at the front sway bar end link to strut / stabilizer.

Steering — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. 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). 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 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 end to steering knuckle, the outer tie rod end nut (castle nut) torques to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M12x1.25 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 tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lbs), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the steering rack heat shield. 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 steering column u-joint pinch bolt, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 36 Nm (27 ft-lbs) (steering column bolt / universal joint). Rack and pinion steering gear — mount bolts and nuts tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm (bolt); 17mm (hold nut — do not turn nut) driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rack and pinion power steering gear to front frame assembly. 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 outer tie rod end to steering knuckle, the front tie rod end nut torques to 49 Nm (36 ft-lbs) (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the tie rod inner-to-outer locknut, plan for a SST 09612-24014 / 09617-24011 or 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs) (tie rod end lock nut (inner tie rod to tie rod end)). Steering rack and pinion mounting bolts tightens to 88 Nm (65 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the rack and pinion to front frame assembly.

Body — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Body fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. 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 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 rear engine mount bracket to transaxle, the rear engine mounting bracket bolt 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)). Engine mounting insulator sub-assembly lh / rh — main bolts tightens to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the engine mount insulators to brackets (lh & rh). The front engine mounting insulator bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) at the front engine mounting insulator to transverse engine mount bracket. At the rh engine mount bracket to block, the engine mount bracket bolt (rh / transverse) torques to 72 Nm (53 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the engine service cover / undertray, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 4.9 Nm (43 in-lbs) (engine service cover cushion nuts). Engine mounting insulator rh — nut to bracket tightens to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rh engine mount insulator to engine mounting bracket rh.

Exhaust — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Exhaust fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. 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 muffler heat insulator to vehicle body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 5 Nm (4 ft-lbs) (muffler heat shield bolt). 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 exhaust manifold stay bolt and nut uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) at the exhaust manifold stay to block/manifold. At the front exhaust pipe assembly to exhaust manifold, the front exhaust pipe flange nut (to manifold) 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 M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold nuts). Exhaust manifold stay bolt tightens to 34 Nm (25 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the manifold stay to exhaust manifold and cylinder block. The front exhaust pipe support bracket bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the exhaust pipe support bracket to front frame. 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). For the exhaust manifold to cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 26 Nm (19 ft-lbs) (exhaust manifold bolt (to cylinder head)). 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 exhaust pipe support bracket bolt (no. 6 & 7) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the exhaust pipe support brackets to vehicle body. 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).

Electrical — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Electrical fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. At the right rear quarter panel, charge port door, the ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime phev) torques to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 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)). Hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime xse) 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 mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime se) 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 rear motor generator, ground wire bracket, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime xse)). 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 hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime phev) 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 inverter/converter assembly hv connector cover, the front inverter connector cover bolt (T25 Torx drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the right rear quarter panel, charge port door, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (ac charging port inlet lid assembly (prime se)). Battery cooling refrigerant pipe bracket bolt (hv battery) takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the hv battery refrigerant inlet/outlet pipe bracket. The hv air conditioning wire bolt (awd models) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the hv air conditioning compressor wire to transaxle/engine. 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 dc/dc converter mounting bracket to body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud (on-board charger (obc) dc/dc converter bracket bolt). 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 rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime se) 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 the hv under-floor wiring — body and rear traction motor attachment, the hv floor under wire mounting bolts / nuts (orange hv cables) torques to 8.0 Nm (71 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the charging port / ev charger lid, left rear quarter, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud (charging port lid lock assembly bolt). Rear mgr rear mount bolt b (prime se) 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 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, access panels — 3 bolts + 3 nuts per panel. At the front brake hose and speed sensor to front strut, the front speed sensor/hose bracket to strut bolt torques to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the hv junction box connector cover, engine bay, plan for a T25 Torx tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 Nm (71 in-lb) (hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime se)). Power liftgate control unit mounting screw (xle premium) tightens to 5 Nm (44 in-lb), takes a 8mm driver, runs on M5x0.8 tapping threads, located at the inner rear pillar / liftgate area, power liftgate ecu bracket. The hv battery pack to vehicle body bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) at the hv battery pack lower tray to body/frame. At the rear abs wheel speed sensor to rear axle carrier, the rear abs skid control sensor bolt torques to 8.5 Nm (75 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 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)). Ev charger assembly mounting bolt — 6.6kw obc (prime xse) tightens to 9 Nm (80 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the engine bay, obc (on-board charger) bracket mount. The hv battery shield (no. 2) to battery bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) at the hv battery hybrid shield to battery tray. At the rear traction motor ground wire to bracket, the mgr ground wire bolt torques to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the underbody, hv battery pack to rear subframe — 9 bolts total, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 52 Nm (38 ft-lb) (hv supply battery assembly mounting bolt (prime se)). 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 rear traction motor cable mount bolt (prime xse) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 Nm (16 ft-lb) at the rear motor generator, 4 hv cable routing bolts. At the hv cable routing brackets under vehicle, the rear traction motor cable mounting bolts (hv cable routing) torques to 22 Nm (16 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear motor generator (mgr), 3 hv terminal bolts, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) (rear traction motor cable terminal bolt (prime xse)). 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 mgr ground wire bracket bolt (prime phev) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lb) at the rear motor generator, ground wire to bracket bolt. At the rear seat floor hv service access, middle panel, the hv battery service plug access panel bolts (middle panel) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 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)). 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 hv battery service plug connector bolts (msd) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread at the manual service disconnect (msd) connector. 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 rear traction motor (mgr) rear mount to subframe, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 130 Nm (96 ft-lbs) (rear motor (mgr) mounting bolt b — rear mount). Rear motor generator (mgr) rear mount bolt b (prime phev) 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 wire harness clamp bracket bolt a (transaxle area) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) at the wire harness clamp brackets at transaxle. At the hv under-floor cable to body attachment nut, the hv under-floor wire nut (final attachment to body) torques to 7.6 Nm (67 in-lbs) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the hv junction box / inverter connector cover, engine bay, plan for a T25 Torx tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 Nm (71 in-lb) (hv junction box connector cover bolt (prime phev)). 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 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 rear axle, mgr front inner mount bolts, the rear mgr front mount inner bolt a (prime xse) torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lb) (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the rear motor generator (mgr), 4 cable mount bolts, 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)). 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 rear motor generator (mgr) front mount inner bolt a (prime phev) 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 (install bolt a first). At the p810 transaxle / rear engine mount — wire harness brackets, the wire harness clamp bracket bolts — transaxle (a) torques to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the rear axle, mgr rear mount bolt, plan for a 21mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 130 Nm (96 ft-lb) (rear mgr rear mount bolt b (prime xse)). Hv battery cover panel bolt/nut (no. 1 panel rh) tightens to 8 Nm (6 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the hv battery under-floor cover, right side. 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 traction motor (mgr) front mount to subframe, the rear motor (mgr) mounting bolt a — front inner mounts torques to 55 Nm (41 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the engine bay / underbody, obc mounting bracket, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 Nm (80 in-lb) (ev charger assembly mounting bolt (prime phev)). 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 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 hv motor cable to q610 rear traction motor housing, the rear traction motor cable bolts (hv power cable to q610) (Insulated 10mm (use insulated tool per FSM) drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Emissions — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Emissions fasteners on the 2022 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). Egr cooler mounting bolts (a and b) tightens to 24 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the egr cooler to cylinder head. The no. 2 vacuum switching valve bracket bolts uses a 8mm socket drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the evap vsv bracket to cylinder head. At the exhaust manifold — upstream of cat, the air-fuel ratio (a/f) sensor (upstream o2) torques to 44 Nm (33 ft-lbs) (22mm O2 sensor socket drive, M18x1.5 thread). For the exhaust catalyst — bank 1 sensor 2 (downstream), plan for a 22mm O2 Sensor Socket tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 40 Nm (30 ft-lbs) (air/fuel ratio sensor (downstream o2 sensor)). Egr valve bolt (to cylinder head) tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the egr valve at cylinder head. 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).

Cooling System — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Cooling System fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. Thermostat housing bolt tightens to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the thermostat to engine block/water inlet. The no. 3 water by-pass pipe bolt (to intake manifold) uses a 8mm socket drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 Nm (7 ft-lbs) at the water by-pass pipe at intake manifold. At the water by-pass pipe to cylinder block, the no. 2 water by-pass pipe bolt b (to cylinder block) torques to 21 Nm (15 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine water pump, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (water pump bolts (water inlet housing)). 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. 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 transaxle cooling hose bracket to p810 transaxle, the hose bracket bolts (transaxle cooling) torques to 11.5 Nm (8 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the water pump to block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (engine water pump / water inlet housing bolts). Straight screw plug (cylinder block coolant) tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the cylinder block coolant passage. The no. 2 water by-pass pipe bracket bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 19 Nm (14 ft-lbs) at the water by-pass pipe bracket to engine. 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 engine water pump / water inlet housing to cylinder block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 43 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (electric water pump bolt (engine cooling)). 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.

Fuel System — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Fuel System fasteners on the 2022 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 no. 1 fuel pipe — pump to delivery rail, the high-pressure fuel line union nut (pump to rail) torques to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs) (17mm union nut wrench drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the fuel tank straps to body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 45 Nm (33 ft-lbs) (fuel tank band bolt (to body)). Fuel rail bolt (port injection delivery pipe) tightens to 29 Nm (21 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the port injection fuel delivery pipe to intake manifold. The high-pressure fuel pump mounting bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28.5 Nm (21 ft-lbs) at the high-pressure fuel pump (d-4s) to cylinder head. 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).

Interior — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Interior fasteners on the 2022 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). For the rear seat floor under cover (over hv battery), plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud (rear seat floor under cover bolts (hv access)).

Transmission — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Transmission fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. 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). Hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolts a & b tightens to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs), takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle bell housing to engine block. 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 p810 transaxle housing — stud bolts, the transaxle stud bolts (to transaxle housing) torques to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) (E8 Torx Socket drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the hybrid transaxle fluid sump, plan for a 10mm Hex Socket tool on a M16x1.5 stud; final torque is 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs) (p810 ecvt transaxle drain plug). P810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolt (d) tightens to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block — lower short bolt. 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 hybrid transaxle case — housing plug, the p810 transaxle housing plug torques to 39.2 Nm (29 ft-lbs) (24mm Hex drive, M24x1.5 thread). For the ua80f transaxle housing — fill tube, plan for a 6mm hex socket tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 1.7 Nm (15 in-lbs) (no. 1 transmission oil filler tube). P810 ecvt transaxle fill / filler plug tightens to 50 Nm (37 ft-lbs), takes a 10mm Hex Socket driver, runs on M16x1.5 threads, located at the hybrid transaxle — filler hole (lh side). 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 p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block, the p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolt (c) torques to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs) (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the transaxle under stopper to p810 ecvt case, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 44 Nm (32 ft-lbs) (transaxle under stopper bracket bolts). Hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolt c tightens to 46 Nm (34 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the transaxle bell housing to engine block. 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 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 transmission gear selector cable to body/firewall, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 6.0 Nm (53 in-lbs) (transmission control cable assembly nut (to body)). Rear engine mounting bracket bolts (transaxle rear mount) tightens to 42 Nm (31 ft-lbs), takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the rear engine mount bracket to p810 ecvt transaxle. The p810 ecvt transaxle to engine block bolts (a & b) uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 64 Nm (47 ft-lbs) at the p810 hybrid transaxle to a25a-fxs engine block. 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 transmission control cable bracket to p810 transaxle, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) (no. 1 transmission control cable bracket bolts). 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 transmission control cable bracket bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs) at the no. 1 transmission control cable bracket to transaxle. At the transaxle bell housing to engine block, the hybrid transaxle-to-engine bolt d torques to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

HVAC — 2022 Toyota RAV4

HVAC fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. Hv a/c compressor wire bolt (awd) tightens to 20 Nm (15 ft-lbs), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the hv a/c compressor wiring to transaxle/engine (awd). 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. At the a/c compressor to engine block, the a/c compressor assembly bolts and nuts torques to 24.5 Nm (18 ft-lbs) (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Body & Exterior — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Body & Exterior fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. The front skid plate bolt — front edge (trd off-road) uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 Nm (21 ft-lb) at the underbody, forward crossmember mounting points (2 bolts per front edge). 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 underbody, rear center plate mounting — engine compartment rear skid (pt938-42210), plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 28 Nm (21 ft-lb) (rear skid plate / underbody guard bolt (trd off-road)). Cargo tie-down anchor bolt (adventure) tightens to 8 Nm (71 in-lb), takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cargo floor, rear load area — 4 anchor points. 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 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 rear liftgate, lower strut holder bracket — 2 bolts per side at liftgate lower frame, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (89 in-lb) (power liftgate strut lower bracket bolt (xle premium)). 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 power liftgate actuator motor mounting bolt (xle premium) uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 Nm (71 in-lb) at the inner liftgate panel, power liftgate actuator/motor bracket. At the front and rear roof rail end caps — 2 screws each, the roof rail end cap mounting screw (adventure) torques to 3 Nm (27 in-lb) (T25 Torx drive, M5x0.8 tapping screw thread). For the rear liftgate, upper strut holder bracket — 2 bolts per side (4 total), driver and passenger sides, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 10 Nm (89 in-lb) (power liftgate strut upper bracket bolt (xle premium)). Roof crossbar mounting bolt (adventure) tightens to 12 Nm (106 in-lb), takes a 13mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the roof rail crossbar attachment points — front and rear crossbar bolts. The front skid plate bolt — rear edge lock nut (trd off-road) uses a 13mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 37 Nm (27 ft-lb) at the underbody, rear crossmember mounting points with wedge spacers; 2 lock nuts. At the front grille, trd badge mounting holes, the trd grille badge retainer bolt (trd off-road) torques to 5 Nm (44 in-lb) (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the roof rail, front and rear end caps, plan for a 13mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 12 Nm (106 in-lb) (trd roof rail end cap screw (trd off-road)).

Wheels & Tires — 2022 Toyota RAV4

Wheels & Tires fasteners on the 2022 Toyota RAV4. At the all four wheels, the lug nut — 19-inch wheel (xle premium) torques to 103 Nm (76 ft-lb) (21mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the all four wheels, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 76 ft-lbs (103 Nm) (lug nut — trd 18-inch wheel (trd off-road)). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

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