2.0 (RZH102) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP engine (1989.8–1998.4)
28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
All other modifications
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
2.4 4WD (RCH18_) with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 114 HP engine (1995.8–1998.4)
75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
2.4 TD 4WD (H18/28) with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–2006.8)
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_moreWheel speed sensor
expand_moreFront axle steering
expand_moreLower steering column joint
expand_morePressure line at steering gear
expand_moreReturn line to steering gear
Steering gear
87.03 lbf⋅ft87.03 lbf⋅ft118 N⋅m
expand_moreTie rod lever
2.4 4WD (RCH18_) with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 114 HP engine (1995.8–1998.4)
118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
Coated screws
2.4 TD 4WD (H18/28) 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
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_more2.4 4WD (RCH18_) with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 114 HP engine (1995.8–1998.4)
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_more2.4 TD 4WD (H18/28) with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 89 HP engine (1995.8–2006.8)
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_moreAll other modifications
At the transverse control arm
104.73 lbf⋅ft104.73 lbf⋅ft142 N⋅m
Lock nuts
57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 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 4.5 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_moreStabilizer mounting at the subframe
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 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_more2.0 (RZH102) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP engine (1989.8–1998.4)
On frame
123.91 lbf⋅ft123.91 lbf⋅ft168 N⋅m
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
expand_more2.0 (RZH102) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP engine (1989.8–1998.4)
First stage
21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Second stage
Rotate hub several times
Third stage
slacken
Fourth stage
Tighten until tension of 6 - 18 N is reached.
set without play
expand_more2.4 4WD (RCH18_) with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 114 HP engine (1995.8–1998.4)
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
2.4 D 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 (H18/28) 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_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
2.0 (RZH102) with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP engine (1989.8–1998.4)
101.05 lbf⋅ft101.05 lbf⋅ft137 N⋅m
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 1996 Toyota HiAce Van 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.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Toyota HiAce Van service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1996 Toyota HiAce Van you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1996 Toyota HiAce Van generations
In 1996 Toyota offered 3 generations of the HiAce Van. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.