2000 Toyota Camry Sedan engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP


Lower section of intake manifold	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Upper section of intake manifold	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt deflection pulley	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection hoses


At the cylinder head	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screw minimum diameter


3.0 24V (MCV20_) with gasoline V6 3.0 L 188 HP engine (1996.8–2001.11)	0.34 in0.34 in8.75 mm

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM.


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreToyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP.


First stage	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Hexagon socket screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


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

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	79.66 lbf⋅ft79.66 lbf⋅ft108 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP	158.58 lbf⋅ft158.58 lbf⋅ft215 N⋅m


Drive plate	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m
Replace the coated screws
Flywheel	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m
Replace the coated screws

expand_moreMain bearing


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.

expand_moreToyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP


First stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Lateral-fitting screw	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP	93.67 lbf⋅ft93.67 lbf⋅ft127 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


3.0 24V (MCV20_) with gasoline V6 3.0 L 188 HP engine (1996.8–2001.11)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


3.0 24V (MCV20_) with gasoline V6 3.0 L 188 HP engine (1996.8–2001.11)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


3.0 24V (MCV20_) with gasoline V6 3.0 L 188 HP engine (1996.8–2001.11)	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil cooler


Nuts on the engine block	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m


Oil drain plug	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m

expand_moreOil filter housing


Banjo screws	58.27 lbf⋅ft58.27 lbf⋅ft79 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP


Oil sump lower part	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump top part


Code range 10 mm	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Code range 12 mm	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket


3.0 24V (MCV20_) with gasoline V6 3.0 L 188 HP engine (1996.8–2001.11)	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreOn the left side of A140E gearbox


Top	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreS53 gearbox


Stabiliser	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreOn the engine block


Right	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreWith automatic gearbox

expand_moreLeft


Bottom	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m

expand_moreRight


Front	59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
Rear	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque arm

expand_moreS53 gearbox


On the engine block	56.79 lbf⋅ft56.79 lbf⋅ft77 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system


Exhaust manifold	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe


At the exhaust manifold	45.73 lbf⋅ft45.73 lbf⋅ft62 N⋅m

expand_moreFuel supply

expand_moreFuel lines

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 125 HP at 5400 RPM, 196 N⋅m at 4000 RPM


Banjo screws	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Union nuts	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 5S-FE 129 HP


Banjo screws	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Union nuts	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota gasoline V6 3.0 L 1MZ-FE 188 HP


Banjo bolts and union nuts	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system


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

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2000 Toyota Camry Sedan 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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