Nominal tightening torques for mechanical parts of the 1AZ-FE Toyota RAV4 engine

Notes:

Below are the nominal tightening torques of the mechanical parts of the 1AZ-FE engine to ensure continuous operation of parts and mechanisms, as well as to avoid accidents due to overtightened connections. Three values ​​of the nominal tightening of the connections for different torque wrenches are indicated.

Valve clearance.

#1 Camshaft Bearing Cap x Cylinder Head Assy.

Torque: 29.5 Nm / 301 kgfcm / 22 in. lbf.

No. 2 camshaft bearing cap x cylinder head assembly.

Torque: 29.5 Nm / 301 kgfcm / 22 in. lbf.

#3 camshaft bearing cap  x cylinder head assembly.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

#2 camshaft drive sprocket x # 2 camshaft.

Torque: 54 N m / 551 kgf cm / 40 lbf in.

No. 1 chain tensioner assembly x timing chain cover.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Chain drive gas distribution mechanism.

Hooks for hanging the engine No. 1 and 2 x cylinder head assy.

Torque: 38 N m / 387 kgf cm / 28 lbf in.

Chain tensioner plate x cylinder block.

Torque: 12 N m / 122 kgf cm / 9 lbf in.

Oil pump drive shaft gear x cylinder block.

Torque: 29.5 Nm / 301 kgfcm / 22 in. lbf.

Chain guide #1 x cylinder block.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Chain tensioner shoe x cylinder block.

Torque: 19 N m / 194 kgf cm / 14 lbf in.

Timing chain guide x cylinder block.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Timing chain cover x cylinder block.

Torque for 10mm head A bolt: 9.0 N·m / 92 kgf·cm / 80 in. lbf.

12 mm head bolt B torque: 25 N·m / 255 kgf·cm / 18 in. lbf.

14mm head C-bolt tightening: 55 N·m / 561 kgf·cm / 44 in. lbf.

Nut tightening: 11 N m / 122 kgf cm / 8 lbf in.

Stud (for V-ribbed belt) x cylinder block.

Torque: 21.5 N m / 219 kgf cm / 16 lbf in.

Chain Tensioner #1 x Timing Chain Tensioner.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Crankshaft pulley x crankshaft.

Torque: 180 N m / 1835 kgf cm / 133 lbf in.

Pan crankcase assembly x crankcase assembly with stiffening ribs.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly x cylinder block.

Torque: 59.5 N m / 607 kgf cm / 44 lbf in.

Right engine mount bracket x timing chain cover.

Torque: 55 N m / 561 kgf cm / 41 lbf in.

Cylinder head cover assembly x cylinder head.

Bolt torque A: 11 N m / 112 kgf cm / 8 lbf in.

Bolt tightening B (ignition coil side): 14 N·m / 143 kgf·cm / 10 lbf-in.

Nut tightening: 11 N m / 112 kgf cm / 8 lbf in.

Engine wiring harness x cylinder head cover assembly.

Torque: 8.4 N m / 86 kgf cm / 74 lbf in.

Support roller bracket x cylinder block.

Torque: 60 N m / 612 kgf cm / 44 lbf in.

Right engine mount cushion x body.

Torque: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Right engine mount pad x engine mount bracket.

Torque for bolt: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Torque for Nut A: 95 Nm / 969 kgfcm / 70 lbf-in.

Torque for Nut B: 52 Nm / 530 kgfcm / 38 lbf-in.

Front engine mount cushion x front cross member.

Torque: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Front Engine Mount Cushion x Front Engine Mount Bracket.

Torque: 145 N m / 1479 kgf cm / 107 lbf in.

Radiator expansion tank x body panel.

Torque: 5.0 N m / 51 kgf cm / 44 in. lbf.

#1 engine cover x cylinder head cover assembly.

Torque: 7.0 N m / 71 kgf cm / 62 lbf in.

Cylinder head.

Camshaft position sensor x cylinder head.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Coolant temperature sensor x cylinder head.

Torque: 20 N m / 204 kgf cm / 15 lbf in.

Contact oil pressure sensor x cylinder head.

Torque: 13 N m / 133 kgf cm / 10 lbf in.

Cylinder head x cylinder block.

Torque for 1st: 78.5 N·m / 800 kgf·cm / 58 lbf-in.

Tightening for 2nd: Turn 90° / Turn 90° / Turn 90°.

Camshaft gear x camshaft.

Torque: 54 N m / 551 kgf cm / 40 lbf in.

#2 camshaft drive sprocket x # 2 camshaft.

Torque: 54 N m / 551 kgf cm / 40 lbf in.

Camshaft bearing caps #1 and 2 x cylinder head.

Torque: 29.5 Nm / 301 kgfcm / 22 in. lbf.

#3 camshaft bearing cap x cylinder head.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Exhaust manifold catalytic converter x cylinder head.

Torque: 37 N m / 377 kgf cm / 27 lbf in.

#1 Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield x Exhaust Manifold Catalytic Converter.

Torque: 12 N m / 122 kgf cm / 9 lbf in.

Manifold Strut #2 x Exhaust Manifold Catalytic Converter, Cylinder Block.

Torque: 44 N m / 439 kgf cm / 32 lbf in.

Manifold strut x exhaust manifold catalytic converter, cylinder block.

Torque: 44 N m / 439 kgf cm / 32 lbf in.

Oil dipstick guide x #1 coolant bypass.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Complete engine.

Hooks for hanging the engine No. 1 and 2 x cylinder head assy.

Torque: 38 N m / 387 kgf cm / 28 lbf in.

Driveshaft bearing bracket x cylinder block.

Torque: 64 N m / 653 kgf cm / 47 lbf in.

Flywheel assembly x crankshaft.

Torque: 130 N m / 1326 kgf cm / 96 lbf in.

Drive plate assembly x crankshaft.

Torque: 98 N m / 1000 kgf cm / 72 lbf in.

Left Engine Mount Cushion x Side Guard Bar.

Torque: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Left engine mount bracket x left engine mount pad.

Torque: 56 N m / 571 kgf cm / 41 lbf in.

Right engine mount cushion x body.

Torque: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Right engine mount cushion x timing chain drive cover.

Torque for bolt: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Torque for Nut A: 95 Nm / 969 kgfcm / 70 lbf-in.

Torque for Nut B: 52 Nm / 530 kgfcm / 38 lbf-in.

Rear right engine mount cushion x center beam.

Torque: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Rear Right Engine Mount Bracket x Rear Right Engine Mount Cushion.

Torque: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Front engine mount cushion x front cross member.

Torque: 95 N m / 969 kgf cm / 70 lbf in.

Front engine mount bracket x front engine mount cushion.

Torque: 145 N m / 1479 kgf cm / 107 lbf in.

Battery platform x side protection bar.

Torque: 20 N m / 204 kgf cm / 15 lbf in.

Battery Bracket Reinforcement x Battery Carrier.

Torque: 20 N m / 204 kgf cm / 15 lbf in.

Battery tray x battery bracket reinforcement.

Torque: 20 N m / 204 kgf cm / 15 lbf in.

Air filter housing x body.

Torque: 5.0 N m / 51 kgf cm / 44 in. lbf.

Engine block. 

Connecting rod cap x connecting rod.

Torque: 24.5 Nm / 250 kgfcm / 18 in. lbf.

Crankshaft bearing cap x cylinder block.

Torque: 40 N m / 408 kgf cm / 30 lbf in.

Stud x cylinder block.

Tightening for bolt A (bolt length = 84 mm); (3.31 in.) : 5.0 N m / 51 kgf cm / 44 in. lbf.

Tightening for bolt B (bolt length = 33.3 mm); (1.31 in) : 21.5 N m / 219 kgf cm / 16 lbf in.

Tightening for bolt C (bolt length = 52.5 mm); (2.07 in) : 5.0 N m / 51 kgf cm / 44 lbf in.

Tightening for bolt C (bolt length = 27.5 mm); (1.08 in) : 9.5 N m / 97 kgf cm / 84 lbf in.

Reinforced crankcase assembly x cylinder block.

Torque: 32.5 Nm / 331 kgfcm / 24 in. lbf.

Conical threaded plug #1  x cylinder block.

Torque: 26 N m / 265 kgf cm / 19 lbf in.

Plug (oil supply valve filter) x cylinder block.

Torque: 30 Nm / 306 kgfcm / 22 in. lbf.

Coolant drain plug x cylinder block.

Torque: 25 Nm / 255 kgfcm / 18 in. lbf.

Cylinder head assembly x cylinder block.

Torque for 1st: 78.5 N·m / 800 kgf·cm / 58 lbf-in.

Tightening for 2nd: Turn 90° / Turn 90° / Turn 90°.

Hydraulic camshaft valve assembly x cylinder head.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Oil pan drain plug x oil pan assembly.

Torque: 40 N m / 408 kgf cm / 30 lbf in.

Oil filter fitting x crankcase with stiffening ribs assy.

Torque: 29.5 Nm / 301 kgfcm / 22 in. lbf.

Breather assembly x cylinder head cover assembly.

Torque: 19 N m / 194 kgf cm / 14 lbf in.

Oil filler cap x cylinder head cover assembly.

Torque: 3.0 N m / 31 kgf cm / 26 lbf in.

Oil cooler tube x cylinder block.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Hollow connecting bolt-fitting x crankcase with stiffening ribs, assy.

Torque: 25 Nm / 255 kgfcm / 18 in. lbf.

Coolant bypass pipe No. 3  x cylinder block.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Coolant bypass pipe No. 1  x cylinder block.

Torque: 9.0 N m / 92 kgf cm / 80 lbf in.

Source: TOYOTA RAV4 Multimedia Maintenance and Repair Manual since 2006. release