2008 Toyota RAV4 SUV Third generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 3600 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.3–) | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-CAT 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 174 HP engine (2006.3–) | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE engines | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE engines | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 38.35 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 38.35 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Generator bracket | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Vacuum pump | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel-distributing pipe | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Injection hoses | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Injection nozzle (injector) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Injection pump | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
At the exhaust manifold | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 156 HP, 198 N⋅m engine (2008.12–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 156 HP, 198 N⋅m engine (2008.12–) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 3600 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.3–) | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-CAT 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 174 HP engine (2006.3–) | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing cap 1 | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing cap 1 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing cap 2 – 5 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. |
Bearing cap 1 | 12.54 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing cap 1 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing cap 2 – 5 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. |
Bearing cap 1 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing cap 2 – 5 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Cylinder head screw minimum diameter | 0.44 in |
First stage | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 45° |
First stage | 57.53 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 57.53 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 26.55 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | loosen by 90° |
Sixth stage | loosen by 90° |
Seventh stage | 90° |
Eighth stage | 90° |
Ninth stage | 90° |
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE engines | 6.46 in |
All other modifications | 5.87 in |
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 2AZ-FE engines | 6.35–6.41 in |
All other modifications | 5.78–5.83 in |
Toyota diesel straight-4 2.2 L 2AD-FTV 134 HP at 3600 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Stud screws | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Inside screws | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts and screws | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Stud screws | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Other | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 132.76 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 3600 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.3–) | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
2.2 D-CAT 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 174 HP engine (2006.3–) | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 132.76 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 132.76 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 140.14 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 156 HP, 198 N⋅m engine (2008.12–) | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
2.2 D-CAT 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 174 HP engine (2006.3–) | 67.86 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 72.28 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE 150 HP | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 3ZR-FAE 156 HP, 198 N⋅m | 64.91 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
All other modifications | 52.37 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Outer screws | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Outside screws | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.99 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain slip rail | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All Toyota gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 1AZ-FE engines | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 156 HP, 198 N⋅m engine (2008.12–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 156 HP, 198 N⋅m engine (2008.12–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Central screws | 39.83 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 39.83 lbf⋅ft |
35 mm screws | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
40 mm screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
55 mm screws | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
80 mm screws | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
Outside | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Oil cooler | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
2.4 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
All other modifications | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Oil filter drain plug | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Oil filter drain plug | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft sensor | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Crankshaft sensor | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Glow plugs | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 32.45 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Bottom | 106.95 lbf⋅ft |
Top | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Subframe | 106.95 lbf⋅ft |
Subframe stiffening plate | 68.59 lbf⋅ft |
Torque arm | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 156 HP, 198 N⋅m engine (2008.12–) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 27.29 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 156 HP, 198 N⋅m engine (2008.12–) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 27.29 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 27.29 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 34.67 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust pipe | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
2.0 VVT-i 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 150 HP engine (2006.3–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi 4WD with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
2.4 VVTi with gasoline straight-4 2.4 L 168 HP engine (2005.11–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
3.5 VVTi 4WD with gasoline V6 3.5 L 270 HP engine (2005.11–) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 134 HP at 3600 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.3–) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP at 3600 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-4D with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 148 HP, 340 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2008.12–) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
2.2 D-CAT 4WD with diesel straight-4 2.2 L 174 HP engine (2006.3–) | 47.2 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 27.29 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Clutch Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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2008 Toyota RAV4 SUV generations
In 2008 Toyota offered 2 generations of the RAV4 SUV. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.