2020 Toyota Tacoma Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma lug nut torque is 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm), tightened with a 21mm (13/16") socket on M12 x 1.5 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: 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm) · Socket size: 21mm (13/16") · Thread: M12 x 1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma. 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 2020 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 2020 Toyota Tacoma?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma is 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm), using a 21mm (13/16") socket on M12 x 1.5 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 2020 Toyota Tacoma lug nuts?

The 2020 Toyota Tacoma uses a 21mm (13/16") 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 2020 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma years

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

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All 43 2020 Toyota Tacoma fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 5 of the 43 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2020 Toyota Tacoma

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma. The lug nut uses a 21mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the all four wheels.

Brakes — 2020 Toyota Tacoma

Brake fasteners on the 2020 Toyota Tacoma — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. At the front caliper mounting/bracket bolts for gen2 (2005-2015) and gen3 (2016-2023). two bolts per side. confirmed for 4wd and 2wd., the front brake caliper bracket bolts — gen2/gen3 torques to 91 ft-lbs (123 Nm) (19mm drive, M14 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the caliper bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (brake caliper pin). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Brake line union nut tightens to 11 ft-lbs (15 Nm), takes a 10mm flare wrench driver, runs on 3/8" flare nut threads, located at the all brake line fittings (flare nut). use flare wrench to prevent rounding. do not use open-end wrench.. The abs wheel speed sensor bolt (brake system) uses a 10mm drive on a M6 thread, torqued to 71 in-lbs (5.9 ft-lbs) ft-lbs (8 Nm) at the see also suspension section. both front and rear abs sensors = 71 in-lbs.. At the caliper, the brake line banjo bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the sliding guide pin bolts (the smaller bolts, not the bracket bolts). apply caliper grease/silicone lube to guide pins before installation., plan for a 12mm or 14mm depending on year tool on a M10 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (34 Nm) (front caliper slide pin bolts). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Engine — 2020 Toyota Tacoma

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. For the upper oil pan. lower oil pan (no. 2) bolt/nut also 7 ft-lbs. oil drain plug: 30 ft-lbs (same as 1gr-fe)., plan for a 10mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is Bolt A: 7.4 ft-lbs | Bolts B/C/D + Nut: 7 ft-lbs ft-lbs (Bolt A: 10 Nm | Others: 9 Nm Nm) (oil pan bolts). Exhaust manifold — integrated into cylinder heads tightens to N/A — integrated ft-lbs (N/A Nm), takes a N/A driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the key difference from 1gr-fe: the 2gr-fks has exhaust manifolds integrated (cast) into the cylinder heads. there are no separate exhaust manifold nuts/bolts. this is a significant design change vs. gen2.. The camshaft timing gear x camshaft (vvt-i actuator bolt) uses a 19mm or cam holding tool drive on a M14 thread, torqued to 74 ft-lbs (100 Nm) at the applies to all 4 cam sprockets (dual vvt-iw on intake, vvt-i on exhaust both banks). same value as 1gr-fe. use cam holding wrench.. At the 12 plugs. same spec as 1gr-fe. d-4s direct injection engine — plugs are accessed differently from port-injection version., the spark plug torques to 13 ft-lbs (18 Nm) (5/8" spark plug socket drive, 12mm x 1.25 thread). For the primary chain tensioner. no. 2 and no. 3 secondary tensioners: 15 ft-lbs (21 nm) each. uses timing chain, not belt. 2gr-fks engine must be removed from vehicle for head work., plan for a 10mm tool on a M6 stud; final torque is 7.4 ft-lbs ft-lbs (10 Nm) (timing chain tensioner (no. 1 primary) x cylinder head). Valve cover bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head. The cylinder head bolts (main bolts) uses a 12mm 12-point socket drive on a M11 (12-point) thread, torqued to Step 1: 27 ft-lbs | Step 2: +90° | Step 3: +90° ft-lbs (Step 1: 36 Nm Nm) at the tty angle-torque method. 3-pass tightening. short aux bolts (12mm head): 19 ft-lbs (25.7 nm) — no angle turn required. note: engine must be removed from vehicle for cylinder head work on 2gr-fks.. The oil drain plug torques to 30 ft-lbs (40 Nm) (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the engine, plan for a 13mm tool on a M9x1.0 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 18 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +45° (connecting rod bolt). Intake manifold x cylinder head tightens to 15 ft-lbs (21 Nm), takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8 threads, located at the same as 1gr-fe. 2gr-fks uses d-4s twin injection (port + direct injection).. The crankshaft pulley x crankshaft (harmonic balancer) uses a 19mm (use SST crankshaft holding tool) drive on a M20 x 1.5 thread, torqued to 184 ft-lbs (250 Nm) at the same spec as 1gr-fe (184 ft-lbs). not a tty bolt. some tacoma-specific sources confirm this value.. At the 2gr-fks uses a 3-piece cylinder head design (valve cover, camshaft housing, and head). vvt sensor bolts to cover: same 80 in-lbs spec., the valve cover bolts (cylinder head cover x camshaft housing) torques to 80 in-lbs (6.7 ft-lbs) ft-lbs (9 Nm) (10mm drive, 6mm thread). For the main bolts (large, qty 16): 61 nm + 90°. side bolts (bolt c and d): 19 ft-lbs (25.7 nm) only. connecting rod bolts: step 1: 18 ft-lbs (24.5 nm) + 90°., plan for a 14mm tool on a M11 stud; final torque is Step 1: 45 ft-lbs | Step 2: +90° ft-lbs (Step 1: 61 Nm Nm) (main bearing cap bolts). Cylinder head bolt tightens to Stage 1: 40 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.5 threads, located at the engine. The connecting rod bolts uses a 12mm drive on a M9 thread, torqued to Step 1: 18 ft-lbs | Step 2: +90° ft-lbs (Step 1: 24.5 Nm Nm) at the tty. replace after removal. apply engine oil.. At the unique to 2gr-fks: separate camshaft housing sub-assembly. bearing cap bolts: bolt a (1st pass): 80 in-lbs (9 nm); housing to head: 21 ft-lbs. 2nd pass bearing cap final: 12 ft-lbs (16 nm)., the camshaft housing x cylinder head torques to 21 ft-lbs (28 Nm) (12mm drive, M8 thread).

Drivetrain — 2020 Toyota Tacoma

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. Front axle hub nut (4wd) — gen3 2016-2023 tightens to 173 ft-lbs (235 Nm), takes a 35mm socket driver, runs on M22 x 1.5 threads, located at the tty-style: use new nut each time. confirmed spec for 2019 tacoma trd off road. some sources cite 200 ft-lbs — use 173 as per fsm/service data.. The front cv / birfield joint hub bolts (hub x steering knuckle) — gen3 uses a 17mm drive on a M12 thread, torqued to 91 ft-lbs (123 Nm) at the 4 hub bolts. tighten in cross pattern. confirmed for 2016-2023 tacoma 4wd..

Suspension — 2020 Toyota Tacoma

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2020 Toyota Tacoma — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. The sway bar link nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 43 ft-lbs at the sway bar. At the front and rear abs speed sensor bolts to steering knuckle/axle housing. also sensor wire harness clamp bolts = same spec., the abs wheel speed sensor bolt torques to 71 in-lbs (5.9 ft-lbs) ft-lbs (8 Nm) (10mm drive, M6 thread). For the rear shackle pin nuts = 89 ft-lbs. front hanger = 89 ft-lbs. tighten at ride height., plan for a 24mm tool on a M16 stud; final torque is 89 ft-lbs (121 Nm) (rear leaf spring shackle — gen2/gen3). Tie rod end to knuckle nut — gen1 4wd, gen2, gen3 tightens to 67 ft-lbs (90 Nm), takes a 22mm driver, runs on M14 threads, located at the 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.. The upper ball joint nut — gen3 2016-2023 uses a 22mm drive on a M14 thread, torqued to 68 ft-lbs (93 Nm) at the gen3 spec differs from gen2. castle nut. use cotter pin. upper control arm mounting bolts: 85 ft-lbs. uca ball joint to knuckle: 52 ft-lbs.. At the 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., the lug nuts — all generations gen1/gen2/gen3 torques to 83 ft-lbs (113 Nm) (21mm (13/16") drive, M12 x 1.5 thread). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. For the control arm, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 67 ft-lbs (ball joint nut). Lower ball joint — gen3 2016-2023 tightens to 118 ft-lbs (160 Nm), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14 threads, located at the same as gen2 for lower ball joint bolts = 118 ft-lbs. confirmed for 2016-2023.. The rear leaf spring front hanger bolt x frame uses a 24mm drive on a M16 thread, torqued to 116 ft-lbs (157 Nm) at the front leaf spring eye bolt to hanger bracket. with suspension loaded at ride height.. At the gen3 front sway bar end link nut. per multiple tacoma tech sources., the sway bar end link — gen3 front torques to 52 ft-lbs (71 Nm) (17mm (with 6mm hex for stud) drive, M12 thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a 21mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (wheel lug nut). Lower control arm x frame — gen3 2016-2023 tightens to 135 ft-lbs (183 Nm), takes a 24mm driver, runs on M16 threads, located at the gen3 front lower control arm front bolt. rear bolt = 139 ft-lbs. lower shock absorber bolt = 61 ft-lbs.. The upper control arm x frame — gen3 2016-2023 uses a 21mm drive on a M14 thread, torqued to 85 ft-lbs (115 Nm) at the uca pivot bolts to frame. tighten with suspension at ride height.. At the 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., the rear leaf spring u-bolt nuts — gen2/gen3 oem torques to 90 ft-lbs (123 Nm) (19mm deep drive, 9/16" (OEM U-bolt size) thread).

Body — 2020 Toyota Tacoma

Body fasteners on the 2020 Toyota Tacoma. At the 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., the cab mount bolts (body-to-frame) torques to 50–60 ft-lbs (OEM spec not formally published in FSM) ft-lbs (68–81 Nm Nm) (22mm drive, M14 x 2.0 thread). For the 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., plan for a 19mm or 22mm (varies by year) tool on a M14 x 2.0 stud; final torque is 50–60 ft-lbs (OEM spec not formally published) ft-lbs (68–81 Nm Nm) (bed mount bolts (cargo bed x frame)).

Interior — 2020 Toyota Tacoma

Interior fasteners on the 2020 Toyota Tacoma. For the door frame, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 27 ft-lbs (door hinge bolt). Seat belt anchor bolt tightens to 43 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the b-pillar.

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