1997 Toyota Land Cruiser engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


4.5 24V (FZJ80_) with gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1992.8–1997.12)	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreServo steering pump


4.5 24V (FZJ80_) with gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1992.8–1997.12)	26.55 lbf⋅ft26.55 lbf⋅ft36 N⋅m


Vacuum pump	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreInjection hoses

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1H-Z 133 HP


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


Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-T 158 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-T 165 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-FT 168 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1H-Z 133 HP	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-T 158 HP


Fuel return line	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Other	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-T 165 HP


Fuel return line	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
Other	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump

expand_more4.2 D (HZJ80_) with diesel straight-6 4.2 L 133 HP engine (1990.1–1997.12)


Fuel return line nuts	21.39 lbf⋅ft21.39 lbf⋅ft29 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection pump pulley


Belt pulley	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m
Otherwise	72.28 lbf⋅ft72.28 lbf⋅ft98 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


4.2 D (HZJ80_) with diesel straight-6 4.2 L 133 HP engine (1990.1–1997.12)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump pulley


4.2 D (HZJ80_) with diesel straight-6 4.2 L 133 HP engine (1990.1–1997.12)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


All Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE engines	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-FT engines	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Tighten in steps from inside to outside.

expand_moreAll other modifications


Bearing cover on camshaft pulley	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Remaining bearing caps	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head screw minimum diameter


All Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE engines	0.42 in0.42 in10.6 mm
All other modifications	0.42 in0.42 in10.55 mm

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE engines

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE.


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_moreScrews


Front	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1H-Z engines

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1H-Z.


First stage	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m
See figure 2.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreRocker bridge


4.2 TD 24V (HDJ80_) with diesel straight-6 4.2 L 168 HP engine (1995.3–1997.12)	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Only tighten the camshaft after the bearing covers.

expand_moreValve cover


4.2 TD 24V (HDJ80_) with diesel straight-6 4.2 L 168 HP engine (1995.3–1997.12)	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE engines


First stage	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-FT engines


First stage	27.29 lbf⋅ft27.29 lbf⋅ft37 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws


All Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE engines	309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m
All Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-FT engines	317.15 lbf⋅ft317.15 lbf⋅ft430 N⋅m
All other modifications	361.41 lbf⋅ft361.41 lbf⋅ft490 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft pulley


Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1H-Z 133 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-T 158 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-T 165 HP	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM	309.78 lbf⋅ft309.78 lbf⋅ft420 N⋅m

expand_moreDrive plate


4.5 24V (FZJ80_) with gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1992.8–1997.12)	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m

expand_moreFlywheel

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE engines


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


All other modifications	93.67 lbf⋅ft93.67 lbf⋅ft127 N⋅m

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE engines


First stage	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1H-Z engines

expand_moreBi-hexagon screws


First stage	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°


Hexagon head screws	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreBi-hexagon screws


First stage	75.97 lbf⋅ft75.97 lbf⋅ft103 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreHexagon head screws


Third stage	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail

expand_more4.5 24V (FZJ80_) with gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1992.8–1997.12)


Left	50.89 lbf⋅ft50.89 lbf⋅ft69 N⋅m
Right	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


All Toyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE engines	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
All other modifications	72.28 lbf⋅ft72.28 lbf⋅ft98 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


4.5 24V (FZJ80_) with gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1992.8–1997.12)	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m


Drive belt tensioner device	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
Timing case cover	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller


All Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-FT engines	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
All other modifications	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreToothed belt tightener


All Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-FT engines	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
All other modifications	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil drain plug


Engine oil	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump


Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1H-Z 133 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-T 158 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-T 165 HP	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreToyota gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 1FZ-FE 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM

expand_moreOil sump top part


Code range 12 mm	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Code range 14 mm	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_moreOil sump lower part


Screws	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Nuts	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management


Glow plugs	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


4.5 24V (FZJ80_) with gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1992.8–1997.12)	32.45 lbf⋅ft32.45 lbf⋅ft44 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1H-Z engines


New nuts	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Used nuts	23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m


All Toyota diesel straight-6 4.2 L 1HD-FT engines	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
All other modifications	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


4.5 24V (FZJ80_) with gasoline straight-6 4.5 L 202 HP at 4600 RPM, 373 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1992.8–1997.12)	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser 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.

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1997 Toyota Land Cruiser generations

In 1997 Toyota offered 2 generations of the Land Cruiser. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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