expand_more2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
A750F gearbox
30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 142 HP engine (2007.12–)
A750F gearbox
30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil filler screws
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
A750F gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 142 HP engine (2007.12–)
A750F gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith manual transmission
R151 gearbox
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
expand_more2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 118 HP engine (2007.12–)
expand_moreWith manual transmission
R151 gearbox
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
expand_more2.5 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.7–)
expand_moreWith manual transmission
R151 gearbox
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
expand_more3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
A750F gearbox
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreWith manual transmission
R151 gearbox
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
All other modifications
27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filter cover
2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil sump
A750F gearbox
5.16 lbf⋅ft5.16 lbf⋅ft7 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
expand_more3.0 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 169 HP engine (2007.12–)
expand_moreWith automatic gearbox
A750F gearbox
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreGearbox mounting
expand_moreGearbox cross support
2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m
2.5 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 142 HP engine (2007.12–)
53.1 lbf⋅ft53.1 lbf⋅ft72 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
On chassis
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
On engine mounting
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox mounting
At the crossmember
19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
At the gearbox
32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m
expand_moreTransfer case
expand_moreBracket gear bleed pipe
2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
Transfer box onto transmission flange connection
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
expand_morePower take-off flange front
2.5 D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.5 L 101 HP engine (2005.8–)
87.03 lbf⋅ft87.03 lbf⋅ft118 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
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. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.