2018 Toyota RAV4 SUV transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive


Drive shaft intermediate bearing	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft


Diameter 26,5 mm	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Otherwise	215.37 lbf⋅ft215.37 lbf⋅ft292 N⋅m


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft25.81–33.19 lbf⋅ft35–45 N⋅m
Rear axle drive shaft	159.31 lbf⋅ft159.31 lbf⋅ft216 N⋅m
Transfer case propeller shaft front axle	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Transfer case propeller shaft rear axle	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch


Clutch pressure plate	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Clutch slave cylinder	16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch slave cylinder bleeder valve


2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
All other modifications	6.2 lbf⋅ft6.2 lbf⋅ft8.4 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Rear axle differential oil control screws	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Rear axle differential oil filler screws	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreTorque converter


2.0 VVT-i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 143 HP engine (2012.12–)	30.24 lbf⋅ft30.24 lbf⋅ft41 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication


Distributor gearbox oil control screws	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m
Distributor gearbox oil drain plug	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug


Automatic gearbox	7.08 lbf⋅in7.08 lbf⋅in0.8 N⋅m
Otherwise	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m


Gearbox oil filter cover	5.53 lbf⋅ft5.53 lbf⋅ft7.5 N⋅m
Oil control plug	28.76 lbf⋅ft28.76 lbf⋅ft39 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreOn gearbox case


Gearbox support	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
Gearbox mounting	47.2 lbf⋅ft47.2 lbf⋅ft64 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case


Transfer box bracket	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Transfer box onto transmission flange connection	49.42 lbf⋅ft49.42 lbf⋅ft67 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2018 Toyota RAV4 SUV 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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