Nominal tightening torques for the engine lubrication system 2AD-FTV Toyota RAV4

Notes:

Below are the nominal tightening torques for parts of the 2AD-FTV engine lubrication system to ensure continuous operation of parts and mechanisms, as well as to prevent premature failure due to improperly tightened connections. Three values ​​of the nominal tightening of the connections for different torque wrenches are indicated.

Oil pressure switch x oil cooler bracket.

Torque: 15 N m / 153 kgf cm / 11 lbf in.

Oil filter cap x oil filter bracket.

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

Oil filter drain plug x oil filter cap.

Torque: 12.5 N m / 127 kgf cm / 9 lbf in.

Oil pan drain plug x oil pan #2.

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

Plug x oil pump cover.

Torque: 49 N m / 500 kgf cm / 36 lbf in.

Oil pump cover x Timing chain cover.

Torque: 8.8 N m / 90 kgf cm / 78 lbf in.

Timing chain cover x cylinder block.

Torque, excluding bolt A: 31.5 N·m / 321 kgf·cm / 23 in. lbf.

Torque for bolt A: 21 N·m / 214 kgf·cm / 15 lbf-in.

Timing chain cover plug x Timing chain cover.

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

Oil receiver with strainer x crankshaft bearing cap.

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

Oil filter bracket x crankshaft bearing cap.

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

Oil pan #2  x crankshaft bearing cap.

Torque: 10.5 N m / 107 kgf cm / 8 lbf in.

Oil cooler bracket x cylinder block.

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

Oil cooler x oil cooler bracket.

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

Oil dipstick guide x intake manifold.

Torque: 33 Nm / 337 kgfcm / 24 in. lbf.

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