2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Vacuum pump	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection hoses

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines


Union nuts	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines


Union nuts	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines


At the cylinder head	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Fuel return line	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines


At the cylinder head	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m
Fuel return line	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Other	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump


3.0 TD (KZJ90_, KZJ95_) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 123 HP engine (1996.4–)	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump pulley

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines


Belt pulley	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
Central nuts	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines


Belt pulley	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Otherwise	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


At the exhaust manifold	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system

expand_moreCoolant pump


3.0 D-4D (KDJ90, KDJ95, KDJ 125) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 161 HP engine (2000.10–)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


3.0 D-4D (KDJ90, KDJ95, KDJ 125) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 161 HP engine (2000.10–)	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m


Cylinder head screw minimum diameter	0.46 in0.46 in11.6 mm

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV.


First stage	62.69 lbf⋅ft62.69 lbf⋅ft85 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines


First stage	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE.


First stage	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreValve cover


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines


First stage	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines


First stage	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	269.21 lbf⋅ft269.21 lbf⋅ft365 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	184.39 lbf⋅ft184.39 lbf⋅ft250 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


3.0 D-4D (KDJ90, KDJ95, KDJ 125) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 161 HP engine (2000.10–)	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


3.0 D-4D (KDJ90, KDJ95, KDJ 125) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 161 HP engine (2000.10–)	131.29 lbf⋅ft131.29 lbf⋅ft178 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	106.95 lbf⋅ft106.95 lbf⋅ft145 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	61.22 lbf⋅ft61.22 lbf⋅ft83 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines


First stage	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines


First stage	44.99 lbf⋅ft44.99 lbf⋅ft61 N⋅m
Tighten the screws cross-wise from inside to outside.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreBottom part of the control unit housing


3.0 TD (KZJ90_, KZJ95_) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 123 HP engine (1996.4–)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft drive belt deflection pulley


3.4 i 24V (VZJ90_, VZJ95_) with gasoline V6 3.4 L 176 HP at 4800 RPM, 294 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1996.4–)	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	72.28 lbf⋅ft72.28 lbf⋅ft98 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	72.28 lbf⋅ft72.28 lbf⋅ft98 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	81.13 lbf⋅ft81.13 lbf⋅ft110 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


3.4 i 24V (VZJ90_, VZJ95_) with gasoline V6 3.4 L 176 HP at 4800 RPM, 294 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1996.4–)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top


3.0 TD (KZJ90_, KZJ95_) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 123 HP engine (1996.4–)	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil cooler


Nuts	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
Screws	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m


Oil drain plug	25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
Oil sump	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


3.4 i 24V (VZJ90_, VZJ95_) with gasoline V6 3.4 L 176 HP at 4800 RPM, 294 N⋅m at 3600 RPM engine (1996.4–)	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


3.0 TD (KZJ90_, KZJ95_) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 123 HP engine (1996.4–)	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m

expand_moreGlow plugs


3.0 D-4D (KDJ90, KDJ95, KDJ 125) with diesel straight-4 3.0 L 161 HP engine (2000.10–)	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold


All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KD-FTV engines	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-4 3.0 L 1KZ-TE engines	38.35 lbf⋅ft38.35 lbf⋅ft52 N⋅m
All Toyota gasoline V6 3.4 L 5VZ-FE engines	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 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 Land Cruiser Prado 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Service Intervals

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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado generations

In 2003 Toyota offered 2 generations of the Land Cruiser Prado. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Third generation

GRJ12#, KDJ12#, RZJ12#, TRJ12#, VZJ12#

2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado Second generation facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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