2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 142 HP engine (2007.12–)
8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
All other modifications
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreBrake hose
2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 142 HP engine (2007.12–)
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
Banjo screws
21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
expand_moreBrake line
expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
Union nuts
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
Union nuts
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
All other modifications
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper
expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
On stub axle
89.98 lbf⋅ft89.98 lbf⋅ft122 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
On stub axle
89.98 lbf⋅ft89.98 lbf⋅ft122 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
Manufacturer TMT
28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Manufacturer TSAM
21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle brake caliper mounting support
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
86.29 lbf⋅ft86.29 lbf⋅ft117 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel speed sensor
2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
6.27 lbf⋅ft6.27 lbf⋅ft8.5 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 142 HP engine (2007.12–)
6.27 lbf⋅ft6.27 lbf⋅ft8.5 N⋅m
All other modifications
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle steering
Lower steering column joint
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Use new screws and nuts.
Pressure line at steering gear
32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
Return line to steering gear
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Steering gear
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack rod end on stub axle
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
67.12 lbf⋅ft67.12 lbf⋅ft91 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
67.12 lbf⋅ft67.12 lbf⋅ft91 N⋅m
3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
67.12 lbf⋅ft67.12 lbf⋅ft91 N⋅m
All other modifications
36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Track rod end on track rod
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Track rod on steering gear
75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
expand_moreFront axle suspension
Suspension strut bearing pedestal
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreShock absorber
2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 142 HP engine (2007.12–)
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
Central nuts
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreShock-absorber piston rod
Lock nuts
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSuspension strut
expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
On chassis
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On stub axle
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
On chassis
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
On stub axle
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
expand_moreAt the transverse control arm
Bottom
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
On chassis
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel suspension
Front axle drive shaft
173.33 lbf⋅ft173.33 lbf⋅ft235 N⋅m
Use new nut and new locking pin.
Front axle stabiliser mounting
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stabiliser
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
All other modifications
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreStabiliser mounting at the stub axle
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
57.53 lbf⋅ft57.53 lbf⋅ft78 N⋅m
3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Stabiliser mounting at suspension strut
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_moreSupport joint at the stub axle
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
expand_moreSupport joint at the transverse control arm
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Support joint bottom down on the wishbone
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
Replace locking pins.
Support joint topside on the wishbone
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
Supporting bottom joint on the suspension strut mounting
118.01 lbf⋅ft118.01 lbf⋅ft160 N⋅m
Replace screws.
expand_moreUpper transverse control arm
expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
On chassis
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
On stub axle
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
On chassis
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
On stub axle
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
On chassis
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
On stub axle
81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m
All other modifications
84.82 lbf⋅ft84.82 lbf⋅ft115 N⋅m
expand_moreWheel bearing locking nuts
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
173.33 lbf⋅ft173.33 lbf⋅ft235 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
173.33 lbf⋅ft173.33 lbf⋅ft235 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
146.77 lbf⋅ft146.77 lbf⋅ft199 N⋅m
3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
173.33 lbf⋅ft173.33 lbf⋅ft235 N⋅m
Stabilizer of front axle on axle
35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
expand_moreTrack control arm lower
expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
On chassis
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
On chassis
103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
On chassis
154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m
All other modifications
62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
Replace screws and nuts.
expand_moreWheel hub wheel bearing
On stub axle
59 lbf⋅ft59 lbf⋅ft80 N⋅m
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreWheel attachment
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
Aluminium rims
89.25 lbf⋅ft89.25 lbf⋅ft121 N⋅m
Steel rims
112.11 lbf⋅ft112.11 lbf⋅ft152 N⋅m
All other modifications
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 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 HiLux Pickup 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 HiLux Pickup 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 2008 Toyota HiLux Pickup you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 Toyota HiLux Pickup generations
In 2008 Toyota offered 2 generations of the HiLux Pickup. Front suspension fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.