1997 Toyota Avensis Liftback engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All other modifications	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Air-conditioning compressor	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket


2.0 TD (CT220_) with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.9–2003.2)	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m


Servo pump pulley	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreVacuum pump


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection hoses


2.0 TD (CT220_) with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.9–2003.2)	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


2.0 TD (CT220_) with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.9–2003.2)	39.09 lbf⋅ft39.09 lbf⋅ft53 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 4A-FE 109 HP


Nuts	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Screws	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m


Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 7A-FE 109 HP	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 4A-FE 99 HP	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
All other modifications	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE.


First stage	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Oil thread. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE.


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Oil thread. See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Oil thread. See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Apply new sealing compound.
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
All other modifications	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 7A-FE engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	144.56 lbf⋅ft144.56 lbf⋅ft196 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
All other modifications	87.03 lbf⋅ft87.03 lbf⋅ft118 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 4A-FE engines	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 7A-FE engines	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m
All other modifications	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 7A-FE engines


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Second stage	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m


All other modifications	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines


With a special tool	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Otherwise	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m


All other modifications	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 4A-FE 99 HP	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
All other modifications	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
All other modifications	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil filter


2.0 TD (CT220_) with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 203 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.9–2003.2)	Tighten by hand

expand_moreOil pump


All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 4A-FE engines	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 7A-FE engines	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreGlow plugs


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m


Knock sensor	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Lambda sensor	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


M14	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
M17	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe


On chassis	151.94 lbf⋅ft151.94 lbf⋅ft206 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe stiffening plate


On chassis	107.68 lbf⋅ft107.68 lbf⋅ft146 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm


At the subframe	53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m
On side member	53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 2C-TE engines	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3S-FE engines	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
All other modifications	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


Spark plugs	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Toyota Avensis Liftback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Toyota warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

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1997 Toyota Avensis Liftback First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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