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Engine Mechanical (Service Specifications) (2GR-FE) (Except Hybrid): Specifications Toyota Highlander III

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS [12/2013 - ]

Part TightenedN*mKgf*cmFt.*lbfIn.*lbf
Camshaft bearing cap x Camshaft housing sub-assembly LH1stTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
2ndTorque: 16 N*mTorque: 163 kgf*cmTorque: 12 ft.*lbf
Camshaft bearing cap x Camshaft housing sub-assembly RH1stTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
2ndTorque: 16 N*mTorque: 163 kgf*cmTorque: 12 ft.*lbf
Camshaft bearing cap x Camshaft housing sub-assembly LH and Cylinder head sub-assembly LHTorque: 28 N*mTorque: 286 kgf*cmTorque: 21 ft.*lbf
Camshaft bearing cap x Camshaft housing sub-assembly RH and Cylinder head sub-assembly RHTorque: 28 N*mTorque: 286 kgf*cmTorque: 21 ft.*lbf
No. 3 chain tensioner assembly x Camshaft housing sub-assembly LHTorque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
No. 2 chain tensioner assembly x Camshaft housing sub-assembly RHTorque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Camshaft timing gear assembly x CamshaftTorque: 100 N*mTorque: 1020 kgf*cmTorque: 74 ft.*lbf
Camshaft timing exhaust gear assembly x CamshaftTorque: 100 N*mTorque: 1020 kgf*cmTorque: 74 ft.*lbf
Stud bolt x Timing chain cover sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Stud bolt x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Stud bolt x Oil pan sub-assembly (w/ Oil Cooler)Torque: 9.0 N*mTorque: 92 kgf*cmTorque: 80 in.*lbf
Oil pan sub-assembly x Cylinder block sub-assemblyBolt (A)Torque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Except Bolt (A)Torque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf

CAMSHAFT

Part TightenedN*mKgf*cmFt.*lbf
Cylinder head sub-assembly RH x Cylinder block sub-assembly1stTorque: 36 N*mTorque: 367 kgf*cmTorque: 27 ft.*lbf
2ndTurn 90°
3rdTurn 90°
Cylinder head sub-assembly LH x Cylinder block sub-assembly1stTorque: 36 N*mTorque: 367 kgf*cmTorque: 27 ft.*lbf
2ndTurn 90°
3rdTurn 90°
Cylinder head sub-assembly LH x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 30 N*mTorque: 306 kgf*cmTorque: 22 ft.*lbf

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

Part TightenedN*mKgf*cmFt.*lbf
Crankshaft pulley x CrankshaftTorque: 250 N*mTorque: 2549 kgf*cmTorque: 184 ft.*lbf

FRONT CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

Part TightenedN*mKgf*cmFt.*lbf
Drive plate and ring gear sub-assembly x CrankshaftTorque: 83 N*mTorque: 846 kgf*cmTorque: 61 ft.*lbf

REAR CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL

Part TightenedN*mKgf*cmFt.*lbfIn.*lbf
No. 1 Engine hanger and No. 2 Engine hanger x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 33 N*mTorque: 337 kgf*cmTorque: 24 ft.*lbf
Engine mounting insulator RH x Engine assembly with transaxleTorque: 95 N*mTorque: 969 kgf*cmTorque: 70 ft.*lbf
Engine mounting insulator LH x Engine assembly with transaxleTorque: 95 N*mTorque: 969 kgf*cmTorque: 70 ft.*lbf
Front engine mounting insulator assembly x Engine assembly with transaxleTorque: 87 N*mTorque: 887 kgf*cmTorque: 64 ft.*lbf
Rear engine mounting insulator assembly x Engine assembly with transaxleTorque: 75 N*mTorque: 765 kgf*cmTorque: 55 ft.*lbf
Front engine mounting insulator assembly x Front frame assemblyTorque: 52 N*mTorque: 530 kgf*cmTorque: 38 ft.*lbf
Rear engine mounting insulator assembly x Front frame assemblyTorque: 52 N*mTorque: 530 kgf*cmTorque: 38 ft.*lbf
Engine mounting insulator RH x Front frame assemblyTorque: 87 N*mTorque: 887 kgf*cmTorque: 64 ft.*lbf
Engine mounting insulator LH x Front frame assemblyTorque: 87 N*mTorque: 887 kgf*cmTorque: 64 ft.*lbf
Engine assembly with transaxle x Vehicle bodyBolt (A)Torque: 85 N*mTorque: 867 kgf*cmTorque: 63 ft.*lbf
Bolt (B) and Nut (B)Torque: 32 N*mTorque: 326 kgf*cmTorque: 24 ft.*lbf
Bolt (C)Torque: 85 N*mTorque: 867 kgf*cmTorque: 63 ft.*lbf
Bolt (D) and Nut (D)Torque: 32 N*mTorque: 326 kgf*cmTorque: 24 ft.*lbf
Flywheel housing under cover x Oil pan sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket x Oil pan sub-assemblyTorque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Transmission control cable assembly x Transmission control shaft leverTorque: 12 N*mTorque: 122 kgf*cmTorque: 9 ft.*lbf
Engine wire x Engine room relay block assemblyTorque: 8.0 N*mTorque: 82 kgf*cmTorque: 71 in.*lbf
Earth wire x Vehicle bodyTorque: 8.4 N*mTorque: 86 kgf*cmTorque: 74 in.*lbf
No. 3 engine mounting stay x Engine moving control rod bracketTorque: 78 N*mTorque: 795 kgf*cmTorque: 58 ft.*lbf
Engine moving control rod x Vehicle bodyTorque: 38 N*mTorque: 387 kgf*cmTorque: 28 ft.*lbf
Engine moving control rod bracket x No. 1 front engine mounting bracket LHTorque: 38 N*mTorque: 387 kgf*cmTorque: 28 ft.*lbf
Engine moving control rod x Engine moving control rod bracketTorque: 52 N*mTorque: 530 kgf*cmTorque: 38 ft.*lbf
No. 2 engine mounting stay RH x Engine moving control rod bracketTorque: 38 N*mTorque: 387 kgf*cmTorque: 28 ft.*lbf
No. 2 engine mounting stay RH x No. 1 front engine mounting bracket LHTorque: 23 N*mTorque: 235 kgf*cmTorque: 17 ft.*lbf
Battery clamp x Bolt and NutTorque: 5.4 N*mTorque: 55 kgf*cmTorque: 48 in.*lbf
Cable x Positive (+) battery terminalTorque: 6.5 N*mTorque: 66 kgf*cmTorque: 58 in.*lbf
Air cleaner case sub-assembly x Vehicle bodyTorque: 5.0 N*mTorque: 51 kgf*cmTorque: 44 in.*lbf
Inlet air cleaner assembly x Vehicle bodyTorque: 7.0 N*mTorque: 71 kgf*cmTorque: 62 in.*lbf
Cable x Negative (-) battery terminalTorque: 6.5 N*mTorque: 66 kgf*cmTorque: 58 in.*lbf

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Part TightenedN*mKgf*cmFt.*lbfIn.*lbf
Rear engine oil seal retainer x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Water inlet pipe x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
No. 1 chain vibration damper x Cylinder head sub-assembly LH and cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 23 N*mTorque: 235 kgf*cmTorque: 17 ft.*lbf
Idle sprocket assembly x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 60 N*mTorque: 612 kgf*cmTorque: 44 ft.*lbf
No. 1 chain tensioner assembly x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Engine water pump assembly x Timing chain cover sub-assemblyTorque: 11 N*mTorque: 112 kgf*cmTorque: 8 ft.*lbf
Timing chain cover sub-assembly x Engine assemblyArea 1 and Area 2Torque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Area 3Torque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Area 4 (Bolt (A))Torque: 43 N*mTorque: 438 kgf*cmTorque: 32 ft.*lbf
Area 4 (except Bolt (A))Torque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Timing chain cover plate x Timing chain cover sub-assemblyTorque: 9.1 N*mTorque: 93 kgf*cmTorque: 81 in.*lbf
Stud bolt x Water inlet housingTorque: 4.0 N*mTorque: 41 kgf*cmTorque: 35 in.*lbf
Water inlet housing x Timing chain cover sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Water inlet housing x Drain cock assemblyTorque: 30 N*mTorque: 306 kgf*cmTorque: 22 ft.*lbf
Drain cock plug x Drain cock assemblyTorque: 13 N*mTorque: 133 kgf*cmTorque: 10 ft.*lbf
Water inlet housing x Water inletTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Stud bolt x No. 1 front engine mounting bracket LHTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
No. 1 oil pan baffle plate x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Stud bolt x Timing chain cover sub-assemblyTorque: 4.0 N*mTorque: 41 kgf*cmTorque: 35 in.*lbf
Oil strainer sub-assembly x Cylinder block sub-assembly and Timing chain cover sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Stud bolt x Oil pan sub-assemblyTorque: 4.0 N*mTorque: 41 kgf*cmTorque: 35 in.*lbf
Oil pan sub-assembly x No. 2 oil pan sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Oil pan drain plug x No. 2 oil pan sub-assemblyTorque: 40 N*mTorque: 408 kgf*cmTorque: 30 ft.*lbf
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly x Camshaft housing sub-assembly RHBolt (A)Torque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Except Bolt (A)Torque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LH x Camshaft housing sub-assembly LHBolt (A)Torque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Except Bolt (A)Torque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Water outlet x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Engine oil level dipstick guide x Cylinder block sub-assembly (w/o Oil Cooler)Torque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Stud bolt x No. 1 oil cooler bracketTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
No. 1 oil cooler bracket x Oil cooler pipeTorque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
No. 1 oil cooler bracket with oil cooler pipe x Engine assemblyTorque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Cylinder block water drain cock sub-assembly x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 25 N*mTorque: 255 kgf*cmTorque: 18 ft.*lbf
Water drain cock plug x Cylinder block water drain cock sub-assemblyTorque: 13 N*mTorque: 133 kgf*cmTorque: 10 ft.*lbf
Taper screw plug x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 13 N*mTorque: 133 kgf*cmTorque: 10 ft.*lbf
No. 1 oil pipe x Cylinder head cover sub-assemblyTorque: 65 N*mTorque: 663 kgf*cmTorque: 48 ft.*lbf
No. 1 oil pipe x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 65 N*mTorque: 663 kgf*cmTorque: 48 ft.*lbf
Oil pipe x Cylinder head sub-assemblyBolt (A)Torque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Oil pipe x Cylinder head cover sub-assemblyTorque: 65 N*mTorque: 663 kgf*cmTorque: 48 ft.*lbf
Oil pipe x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 65 N*mTorque: 663 kgf*cmTorque: 48 ft.*lbf
Ventilation valve sub-assembly x Cylinder head cover sub-assembly LHTorque: 27 N*mTorque: 275 kgf*cmTorque: 20 ft.*lbf
Engine oil pressure switch assembly x Oil pan sub-assemblyTorque: 15 N*mTorque: 153 kgf*cmTorque: 11 ft.*lbf
No. 1 vacuum switching valve x Cylinder head cover sub-assemblyTorque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
No. 2 idler pulley sub-assembly and No. 2 idler pulley cover plate x Timing chain cover sub-assemblyTorque: 54 N*mTorque: 551 kgf*cmTorque: 40 ft.*lbf
Water pump pulley x Engine water pump assemblyTorque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
No. 2 timing gear cover x Cylinder head sub-assembly RHTorque: 6.0 N*mTorque: 61 kgf*cmTorque: 53 in.*lbf
V-ribbed belt tensioner assembly x Engine assemblyTorque: 43 N*mTorque: 438 kgf*cmTorque: 32 ft.*lbf
Rear engine mounting bracket x Engine assemblyTorque: 64 N*mTorque: 653 kgf*cmTorque: 47 ft.*lbf
Engine mounting bracket RH x Engine assemblyTorque: 54 N*mTorque: 551 kgf*cmTorque: 40 ft.*lbf
Exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf
Exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 21 N*mTorque: 214 kgf*cmTorque: 15 ft.*lbf

ENGINE UNIT

Part TightenedN*mKgf*cmFt.*lbfIn.*lbf
Stud bolt x Cylinder head sub-assemblyBolt (A) and (B)Torque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Bolt (C)Torque: 4.0 N*mTorque: 41 kgf*cmTorque: 35 in.*lbf
No. 1 straight screw plug x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 44 N*mTorque: 449 kgf*cmTorque: 32 ft.*lbf
No. 2 straight screw plug x Cylinder head sub-assemblyTorque: 80 N*mTorque: 816 kgf*cmTorque: 59 ft.*lbf

CYLINDER HEAD

Part TightenedN*mKgf*cmFt.*lbfIn.*lbf
Stud bolt x Cylinder block sub-assemblyBolt (A)Torque: 10 N*mTorque: 102 kgf*cmTorque: 7 ft.*lbf
Bolt (B)Torque: 17 N*mTorque: 173 kgf*cmTorque: 13 ft.*lbf
No. 1 oil nozzle sub-assembly x Cylinder block sub-assemblyTorque: 9.0 N*mTorque: 92 kgf*cmTorque: 80 in.*lbf
Crankshaft bearing cap x Cylinder block sub-assembly1stTorque: 61 N*mTorque: 622 kgf*cmTorque: 45 ft.*lbf
2ndTurn 90°
Cylinder block sub-assembly x Crankshaft bearing capTorque: 52 N*mTorque: 530 kgf*cmTorque: 38 ft.*lbf
Connecting rod cap x Connecting rod1stTorque: 25 N*mTorque: 255 kgf*cmTorque: 18 ft.*lbf
2ndTurn 90°

CYLINDER BLOCK