1988 Toyota Corolla Sedan Sixth generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| 1.6 i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (1987.10–1990.8) | 14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
| Injection nozzle (injector) | 27.29 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 (AE92) with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1989.12) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
| First stage | 21.39 lbf⋅ft |
| Oil thread. See figure 1. | |
| Second stage | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
| Third stage | 90° |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 (AE92) with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1989.12) | 25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 28.76 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 (AE92) with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1989.12) | 81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (1987.10–1990.8) | 81.13–95.88 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 144.56 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 112.11 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 (AE92) with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1989.12) | 55.32–62.69 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 66.38 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 (AE92) with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1989.12) | 39.83–48.68 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 75.97 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 42.04 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 (AE92) with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1989.12) | 43.52 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
| Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 2E-E 74 HP | 13.28–14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 2E 74 HP | 13.28–14.75 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 27.29 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.3 i (EE90) with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 74 HP engine (1987.8–1992.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.3 i (EE90) with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 74 HP engine (1987.8–1992.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 (AE92) with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1989.12) | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
| Glow plugs | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
| Knock sensor | 32.45 lbf⋅ft |
| Lambda sensor | 32.45 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 (AE92) with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP engine (1987.8–1989.12) | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.6 i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (1987.10–1990.8) | 14.75–22.13 lbf⋅ft |
| 1.8 D with diesel straight-4 1.8 L 63 HP engine (1987.7–1993.6) | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
| All other modifications | 35.4 lbf⋅ft |
| Spark plugs | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1988 Toyota Corolla 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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1988 Toyota Corolla Sedan generations
In 1988 Toyota offered 2 generations of the Corolla Sedan. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.