2003 Toyota HiAce Box front suspension fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreFront axle brake


Bleed valve	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Brake hose	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


All other modifications	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


2.4 TD 4WD (LXH18_, LXH28_) with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–2006.8)	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2001.11–2006.8)	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
All other modifications	108.42 lbf⋅ft108.42 lbf⋅ft147 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake disc


All other modifications	52.37 lbf⋅ft52.37 lbf⋅ft71 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering


Steering gear	87.03 lbf⋅ft87.03 lbf⋅ft118 N⋅m

expand_moreTie rod lever


2.4 TD 4WD (LXH18_, LXH28_) with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–2006.8)	118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
Coated screws
2.7 4WD (RCH19_, RCH29_) with gasoline straight-4 2.7 L 142 HP engine (1998.4–)	118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
Coated screws
All other modifications	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m


Track rod end on stub axle	67.12 lbf⋅ft67.12 lbf⋅ft91 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod	64.91 lbf⋅ft64.91 lbf⋅ft88 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreTorsion rod

expand_moreAll other modifications


Adjusting screws	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m
At the transverse control arm	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Torsion bar mounting	64.17 lbf⋅ft64.17 lbf⋅ft87 N⋅m

expand_moreShock absorber


Bottom	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Top	Tighten shock absorber nut(s) as far as necessary until the thread projects by 9.5 - 11.5 mm.

expand_moreWheel suspension


Front axle stabiliser mounting	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at the axle control arm	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle


Bottom	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Top	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm


All other modifications	53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_more2.4 D (LXH12_, LXH22_) with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 78 HP engine (1995.8–2006.8)

expand_moreAide of the bracket on the top side


Wishbone	166.69 lbf⋅ft166.69 lbf⋅ft226 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the axle support on the bottom side


Wishbone	123.91 lbf⋅ft123.91 lbf⋅ft168 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the transverse control arm


Strut	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m

expand_moreBall joint


Bottom	53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the top of the mounting on the chassis


Wishbone	108.42 lbf⋅ft108.42 lbf⋅ft147 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


Ball joint	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m


Stabiliser bearing	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Strut central nuts	89.25 lbf⋅ft89.25 lbf⋅ft121 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreBall joint at the transverse control arm


Bottom	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis at the bottom


Wishbone	125.39 lbf⋅ft125.39 lbf⋅ft170 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis at the top


Wishbone	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreBall joint on stub axle


Bottom	42.04 lbf⋅ft42.04 lbf⋅ft57 N⋅m
Top	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m

expand_moreUpper transverse control arm

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bearing pedestal	166.69 lbf⋅ft166.69 lbf⋅ft226 N⋅m

expand_moreBearing pedestal


On frame	108.42 lbf⋅ft108.42 lbf⋅ft147 N⋅m

expand_moreLower front transverse control arm

expand_moreAll other modifications


On frame	123.17 lbf⋅ft123.17 lbf⋅ft167 N⋅m

expand_moreLower rear transverse control arm

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the transverse control arm	84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
On chassis	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m


Stub axle	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack control arm lower

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


2.4 D (LXH12_, LXH22_) with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 78 HP engine (1995.8–2006.8)	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
2.4 TD (LXH12_, LXH22_) with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–2006.8)	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m

expand_more2.4 TD 4WD (LXH18_, LXH28_) with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–2006.8)


Central screws	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Flange nuts	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreLock nuts inside


First stage	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Second stage	Rotate hub several times
Third stage	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m


Outside lock nuts	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_more2.7 4WD (RCH19_, RCH29_) with gasoline straight-4 2.7 L 142 HP engine (1998.4–)


Central screws	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Flange nuts	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreLock nuts inside


First stage	43.52 lbf⋅ft43.52 lbf⋅ft59 N⋅m
Second stage	Rotate hub several times
Third stage	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m


Outside lock nuts	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Second stage	Rotate hub several times
Third stage	slacken
Fourth stage	4.43–13.28 lbf⋅ft4.43–13.28 lbf⋅ft6–18 N⋅m
Axial end play of wheel bearing must not exceed 0,05 mm.

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreWheel attachment


All other modifications	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Toyota HiAce Box 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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2003 Toyota HiAce Box generations

In 2003 Toyota offered 2 generations of the HiAce Box. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Third generation

YH5#, YH6#, YH7#, LH5#, LH6#, LH7#

2003 Toyota HiAce Box Fourth generation third facelift Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications

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