2008 Toyota Corolla Sedan transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft intermediate bearing	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1AD-FTV engines


Central nuts	215.37 lbf⋅ft215.37 lbf⋅ft292 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 2.2 L 2AD-FHV engines


Central nuts	215.37 lbf⋅ft215.37 lbf⋅ft292 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreAll other modifications


Central nuts	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch master cylinder


1.33 with gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 99 HP engine (2007.1–)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m


Clutch pressure plate	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 1ZR-FE 122 HP


C50 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreUnion nuts


Hydraulic lines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


With concentric slave cylinder	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.


Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1AD-FTV 125 HP, 310 N⋅m at 2400 RPM	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Toyota diesel straight-4 2.2 L 2AD-FHV 174 HP	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-4 1.4 L 1ND-TV 89 HP


C53 gearbox	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreUnion nuts


Hydraulic lines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


With concentric slave cylinder	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreUnion nuts


Hydraulic lines	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m


With concentric slave cylinder	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace screws.


Clutch slave cylinder bleeder valve	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 1ZR-FE 122 HP


C50 gearbox	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreEC60 gearbox


Flange screws	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
With plain washer, screws	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1AD-FTV 125 HP, 310 N⋅m at 2400 RPM


Bottom	33.93 lbf⋅ft33.93 lbf⋅ft46 N⋅m
Top	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-4 2.2 L 2AD-FHV 174 HP


Bottom	33.93 lbf⋅ft33.93 lbf⋅ft46 N⋅m
Top	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-4 1.4 L 1ND-TV 89 HP


C53 gearbox	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreEC65 gearbox


Flange screws	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
With plain washer, screws	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 4ZZ-FE 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4800 RPM


M10	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
M6	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
M8	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
Multi-mode transaxle	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 1NR-FE 99 HP

expand_moreEC60 gearbox


Bottom	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Top	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m


Multi-mode transaxle	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreEC60 gearbox


Flange screws	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
With plain washer, screws	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m


U341E gearbox	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1AD-FTV 125 HP, 310 N⋅m at 2400 RPM

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


EA61 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 2ZR-FE 134 HP

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


C66 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-4 1.4 L 1ND-TV 89 HP

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


C53 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 1NR-FE 99 HP

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


EC60 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


C50 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug


1.4 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 95 HP at 6000 RPM, 130 N⋅m at 4800 RPM engine (2007.1–)	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreOil control plug

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1AD-FTV 125 HP, 310 N⋅m at 2400 RPM

expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox


EA61 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 2ZR-FE 134 HP

expand_moreWith manual transmission


C66 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-4 1.4 L 1ND-TV 89 HP

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


C53 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 1NR-FE 99 HP

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


EC60 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox


C50 gearbox	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox mounting


Gearbox mounting	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection


All Toyota diesel straight-4 2.0 L 1AD-FTV engines	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 1.4 L 1ND-TV engines	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-4 1.3 L 1NR-FE engines


Multi-mode transaxle	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Otherwise	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 2008 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.

Maintenance Items

Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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2008 Toyota Corolla Sedan generations

In 2008 Toyota offered 2 generations of the Corolla Sedan. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Ninth generation second facelift

MC platform

CDE120, NDE120, ZZE12#, NZE120, ZRE120, ZZE130

2008 Toyota Corolla Sedan Tenth generation (E140, E150 wide body) Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2008 Toyota Corolla Sedan generations

Ninth generation second facelift

Toyota Corolla Sedan Tenth generation (E140, E150 wide body) model years

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