2003 Toyota HiLux Pickup 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

expand_moreBrake hose

expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)


At the brake caliper	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m

expand_moreBrake line


At the brake caliper	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper


2.4 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 78 HP engine (1994.1–2005.7)	90.72 lbf⋅ft90.72 lbf⋅ft123 N⋅m
2.4 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 82 HP engine (1988.8–2005.7)	90.72 lbf⋅ft90.72 lbf⋅ft123 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	90.72 lbf⋅ft90.72 lbf⋅ft123 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)


Manufacturer TMT	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Manufacturer TSAM	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m


All other modifications	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support


2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	86.29 lbf⋅ft86.29 lbf⋅ft117 N⋅m
All other modifications	78.92 lbf⋅ft78.92 lbf⋅ft107 N⋅m


Front axle brake disc	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle brake mounting


2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	86.29 lbf⋅ft86.29 lbf⋅ft117 N⋅m


Wheel speed sensor	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle steering

expand_moreSteering gear


2.4 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 78 HP engine (1994.1–2005.7)	104.73 lbf⋅ft104.73 lbf⋅ft142 N⋅m
2.4 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 82 HP engine (1988.8–2005.7)	104.73 lbf⋅ft104.73 lbf⋅ft142 N⋅m
2.4 i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP at 5000 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.7)	104.73 lbf⋅ft104.73 lbf⋅ft142 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	104.73 lbf⋅ft104.73 lbf⋅ft142 N⋅m
All other modifications	87.03 lbf⋅ft87.03 lbf⋅ft118 N⋅m

expand_moreSteering lever


On stub axle	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m


Tie rod lever	136.45 lbf⋅ft136.45 lbf⋅ft185 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle


Toyota diesel straight-4 2.5 L 2KD-FTV 87 HP	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
All other modifications	66.38 lbf⋅ft66.38 lbf⋅ft90 N⋅m

expand_moreTrack rod end on track rod


Clamping screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_moreShock absorber on the axle


2.4 i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP at 5000 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.7)	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
All other modifications	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreShock absorber on the frame


2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod


2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel suspension

expand_moreFront axle suspension

expand_more2.4 i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP at 5000 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.7)

expand_moreBall joint at the transverse control arm


Top	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m


Coupling bars	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreInside


Wishbone	165.95 lbf⋅ft165.95 lbf⋅ft225 N⋅m

expand_moreMounting on the chassis


Wishbone	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle

expand_moreBall joint


Bottom	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Other	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m


Stabiliser bearing	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)

expand_moreBall joint at the transverse control arm


Top	24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m


Coupling bars	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreInside


Wishbone	165.95 lbf⋅ft165.95 lbf⋅ft225 N⋅m

expand_moreMounting on the chassis


Wishbone	129.07 lbf⋅ft129.07 lbf⋅ft175 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle

expand_moreBall joint


Bottom	42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Other	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m


Stabiliser bearing	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)

expand_moreBall joint at the bracket


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

expand_moreAt the stabiliser


Coupling bars	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreAt the transverse control arm


Coupling bars	57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m

expand_moreInside at the bottom


Wishbone	154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m

expand_moreInside at the top


Wishbone	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m

expand_moreBall joint on stub axle


Top	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreMounting on stub axle


Bottom	118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m


Stabiliser bearing	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the axle support on the bottom side


Wishbone	165.95 lbf⋅ft165.95 lbf⋅ft225 N⋅m

expand_moreBall joint at the transverse control arm


Bottom	95.88 lbf⋅ft95.88 lbf⋅ft130 N⋅m
Top	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m


Coupling bars	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreOn stub axle


Strut	70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m

expand_moreBall joint on stub axle


Bottom	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Top	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m


Stabiliser bearing	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Strut central nuts	92.2 lbf⋅ft92.2 lbf⋅ft125 N⋅m

expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing


2.4 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 78 HP engine (1994.1–2005.7)	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
2.4 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 82 HP engine (1988.8–2005.7)	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
2.4 i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 138 HP at 5000 RPM, 217 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.7)	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
All other modifications	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Then set the wheel bearing play to 0,05 mm.

expand_moreWheels and tires

expand_moreWheel attachment


2.4 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 78 HP engine (1994.1–2005.7)	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
2.4 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 82 HP engine (1988.8–2005.7)	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
2.4 D with diesel straight-4 2.4 L 82 HP engine (1988.8–2005.7)	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 87 HP engine (2001.11–2005.7)	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
All other modifications	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 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 HiLux Pickup user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

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