2013 Toyota Tacoma Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The source-backed 2013 Toyota Tacoma lug nut torque is 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm). Match the application and hardware conditions in the cited manual; do not assume the same value applies to aftermarket hardware.

Lug nut torque: 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm).

This page distinguishes source-backed fields, unresolved conflicts and unverified legacy records for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Match the exact hardware and manual conditions before maintenance. A source for one field does not verify the other specifications.

Field evidence: Lug nut torque confirmed against Toyota owner's manual (PDF), Wheel nut tightening torque (quoted) (https://assets.sipb.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM35A10U/pdf/OM35A10U.pdf). OEM wheels and lug nuts as specified in the owner's manual engine: 3.5L V6; trim: TRD Sport Lug nut socket size is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut thread size is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut part number is not verified; no specification is assumed.

Lug Nut — torque: 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm) — Toyota owner's manual (PDF), Wheel nut tightening torque (quoted). OEM wheels and lug nuts as specified in the owner's manual. Applies to: 2.7L 4-Cylinder (2TR-FE): SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport; 3.5L V6: Limited, SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, TRD Sport (11 configurations).

Toyota and Lexus wheel hardware is often consistent within a platform, but torque, thread and socket details still vary by chassis and model year. Use the exact record above and confirm against the wheel, hub and service manual before buying replacement lug nuts.

Common fastener categories on the 2013 Toyota Tacoma

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket, mounting, and slide/guide-pin bolts are different fasteners. Confirm the exact axle, application and service-manual specification before reassembly.
Engine oil drain plug torque and tool size when this vehicle has a verified drain-plug record
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts where the database has exact records
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque only when a vehicle-specific spark-plug row is available
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

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

Tools you will need

Metric and SAE socket set (8mm-22mm plus 1/4"-7/8"), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Replacement washers, threadlocker, anti-seize, or dry-thread preparation only when the exact service procedure specifies them

Frequently asked questions

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

The source-backed lug-nut torque for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma is 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm). Match the exact application, hardware and tightening conditions in the cited manual. Field evidence: Lug nut torque confirmed against Toyota owner's manual (PDF), Wheel nut tightening torque (quoted) (https://assets.sipb.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM35A10U/pdf/OM35A10U.pdf). OEM wheels and lug nuts as specified in the owner's manual engine: 3.5L V6; trim: TRD Sport Lug nut socket size is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut thread size is not verified; no specification is assumed. Lug nut part number is not verified; no specification is assumed.

What socket size do I need for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma lug nuts?

Confirm the socket against the actual lug nut; no size is assumed here.

Are the 2013 Toyota Tacoma fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric and SAE hardware can both appear on one vehicle, depending on the component and exact application. Use the individually verified field and the actual fastener or service manual rather than inferring a standard from the model year, make or generation. Bolt-head markings can help identify the hardware at the bench.

Other Toyota Tacoma years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2013 Toyota Tacoma oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2013 Toyota Tacoma suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2013 Toyota Tacoma brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

48 recorded 2013 Toyota Tacoma fasteners

Per-field evidence and legacy records for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. A verified torque does not verify socket size, thread or part number. Unverified records are not installation instructions; conflicting specifications are withheld. 3 of the 48 records carry legacy review labels (last reviewed September 2026); those labels do not verify individual fields.

Brakes — 2013 Toyota Tacoma

Brake fastener records and field evidence for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Rear Drum Brake Backing Plate x Axle Housing (Backing plate (dust shield) bolt torque for drum brake rear axles. Gen1 FSM: 50 ft-lbs (68 Nm).). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Brake Line Banjo Bolt (Caliper). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (Brake System) (See also SUSPENSION section. Both front and rear ABS sensors = 71 in-lbs.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Fastener (Front caliper mounting/bracket bolts for Gen2 (2005-2015) and Gen3 (2016-2023). Two bolts per side. Confirmed for 4WD and 2WD.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Brake Line Union Nut (All brake line fittings (flare nut). Use flare wrench to prevent rounding. Do NOT use open-end wrench.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Caliper Slide Pin Bolts (Sliding guide pin bolts (the smaller bolts, not the bracket bolts). Apply caliper grease/silicone lube to guide pins before installation.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

Engine — 2013 Toyota Tacoma

Engine fastener records and field evidence for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Connecting Rod Bolt (Engine). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Thermostat / Water Inlet Housing (Thermostat housing bolts. Use new O-ring.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Valve Cover Bolt (Cylinder Head). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Oil Filter Housing Bolt (Engine Block). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Intake Manifold x Cylinder Head (Plastic intake manifold. Tighten in criss-cross pattern. Do not overtighten.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Oil Pan Bolts (Oil Pan x Cylinder Block) (Lower oil pan (No. 2): 80 in-lbs. Oil drain plug: 28 ft-lbs (38 Nm).). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Valve Cover (Cylinder Head Cover x Cylinder Head) (19 bolts and 2 nuts. Tighten uniformly in multiple passes.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Spark Plug (5 plugs total (I4 engine). Access from top after removing single valve cover.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Connecting Rod Bolts (TTY. Replace after removal.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Oil Drain Plug (Oil Pan). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Camshaft Bearing Cap x Cylinder Head (Tighten in sequence. 5 bearing caps. SOHC engine — single camshaft.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Water Pump x Timing Chain Cover (Chain-driven water pump. New O-ring required.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Cylinder Head Bolt (Engine). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Engine Mounting Bracket Front x Cylinder Block (RH and LH) (Front engine mount brackets to block.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Exhaust Manifold x Cylinder Head (6 nuts. Use anti-seize on studs. Tighten from center outward.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Camshaft Timing Gear x Camshaft (Cam Sprocket Bolt) (VVT-i cam gear. Apply engine oil. Hold cam with wrench or SST.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Engine Mounting Insulator Front x Body (Frame) (Front mount-to-frame.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Crankshaft Pulley x Crankshaft (Slightly higher than V6 spec (192 vs 184 ft-lbs). Uses timing chain, not belt. Clean threads, apply engine oil.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Main Bearing Cap x Cylinder Block (Crankshaft Bearing Caps) (5 main bearing caps. After tightening, verify crankshaft rotates smoothly.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Cylinder Head Bolts (Main Bolts) (TTY 3-pass method. Same angle sequence as 5VZ-FE. 10 main bolts in this engine. Tighten in specified sequence (start from center, work outward).). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

Drivetrain — 2013 Toyota Tacoma

Drivetrain fastener records and field evidence for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Fastener (Four hub-to-knuckle bolts. Tighten in cross pattern. Note: Gen3 hub bolts = 91 ft-lbs per service data.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Fastener (Updated spec for Gen2 — higher than Gen1. Use new cotter pin and adjust lock cap. Install cotter pin without reducing torque.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

Suspension — 2013 Toyota Tacoma

Suspension fastener records and field evidence for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Fastener (Lower ball joint mount bolts (2 bolts attaching lower BJ to knuckle) = 118 ft-lbs. Confirmed for 2005-2015 4WD.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Fastener (Outer tie rod nut = 67 ft-lbs. Can advance up to additional 60° to align cotter pin. Applies Gen1 4WD (90 Nm = 67 ft-lbs), Gen2, and Gen3.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Fastener (Rear shackle pin nuts = 89 ft-lbs. Front hanger = 89 ft-lbs. Tighten at ride height.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Strut Mount Nut (Strut Tower). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Rear Leaf Spring Front Hanger Bolt x Frame (Front leaf spring eye bolt to hanger bracket. With suspension loaded at ride height.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Lug Nut (83 ft-lbs for ALL Gen1/2/3 Tacomas (1995–2023). Thread size: M12 x 1.5 for all years. Flat-seat washer-type lug nuts. 6-lug pattern on 4WD, 5-lug on some 2WD models. Tighten in star pattern. Note: Gen4 (2024+) changed to M14 x 1.5 at 103.5 ft-lbs.). Torque: 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm). Source: Toyota owner's manual (PDF), Wheel nut tightening torque (quoted) (https://assets.sipb.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM35A10U/pdf/OM35A10U.pdf). OEM wheels and lug nuts as specified in the owner's manual engine: 3.5L V6; trim: TRD Sport Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Front Shock Absorber Lower Mount x Lower Control Arm (Gen1 and Gen2. Upper mount (shock to suspension support): 22 ft-lbs (Gen1 4WD). Gen3 lower shock = 61 ft-lbs; upper = 14 ft-lbs (strut top nut).). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (Front and rear ABS speed sensor bolts to steering knuckle/axle housing. Also sensor wire harness clamp bolts = same spec.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Fastener (Gen2 lower control arm pivot bolts. Lower shock bolt: 101 ft-lbs.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Fastener (Tighten to 81 ft-lbs then advance up to additional 60° to align cotter pin slot — do not back off. Use new cotter pin.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Lower Control Arm Bolt (Subframe). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Fastener (Upper suspension arm to frame bolts.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Sway Bar Link Nut (Sway Bar). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Fastener (OEM U-bolt torque: 90 ft-lbs per adventuretaco.com OEM data. Some FSM versions cite 37 ft-lbs — that appears to be an early/outdated value. Use 90 ft-lbs with OEM U-bolts at ride height. Re-torque after 100 miles.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

Body — 2013 Toyota Tacoma

Body fasteners on the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Cab Mount Bolts (Body-to-Frame) (No explicit torque value found in Gen1/Gen2/Gen3 Toyota FSM. Community consensus and Toyota technician guidance: 50–60 ft-lbs with blue Loctite. Use anti-seize on threads to prevent corrosion bonding (especially Gen1 older trucks). Apply in a cross-pattern from center outward.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Bed Mount Bolts (Cargo Bed x Frame) (No specific FSM torque value. Per Toyota technician and forum data: 50–60 ft-lbs with anti-seize or blue Loctite. Gen2 and Gen3 share same bed mount design. 4 to 6 bed bolts per side. Check for corrosion on older trucks before removal.). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

Interior — 2013 Toyota Tacoma

Interior fasteners on the 2013 Toyota Tacoma. Seat Belt Anchor Bolt (B-Pillar). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Door Panel Clip (Door Panel). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Door Hinge Bolt (Door Frame). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified. Center Console Bolt (Floor Pan). Torque: not verified. Socket size: not verified. Thread: not verified. Part number: not verified.

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