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Torque Specifications [10/2015 - 11/2017]

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf
Drain plug x Automatic transmission assembly 20 N.m (  204 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf) 
Overflow plug x Automatic transmission assembly 20 N.m (  204 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf) 
Refill plug x Automatic transmission assembly 39.2 N.m (  400 kgf/cm,  29 ft.lbf) 
SPEED SENSOR (FOR 8AR-FTS)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm in.lbf
Transmission revolution sensor (SP2) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,  48 in.lbf) 
Transmission revolution sensor (NT) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 6.8 N.m (  69 kgf/cm,  60 in.lbf) 
Transmission revolution sensor (NC3) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,  48 in.lbf) 
SPEED SENSOR (FOR 2GR-FSE)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm in.lbf
Transmission revolution sensor (SP2) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,  48 in.lbf) 
Transmission revolution sensor (NT) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 6.8 N.m (  69 kgf/cm,  60 in.lbf) 
Transmission revolution sensor (NC3) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,  48 in.lbf) 
TRANSMISSION WIRE (FOR 8AR-FTS)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm in.lbf
Transmission wire x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,  48 in.lbf) 
TRANSMISSION WIRE (FOR 2GR-FSE)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm in.lbf
Transmission wire x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,  48 in.lbf) 
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY (FOR 8AR-FTS)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf in.lbf
Drain plug x Automatic transmission assembly 20 N.m (  204 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf)   
Electromagnetic oil pump x Transmission valve body assembly 6.4 N.m (  65 kgf/cm,    57 in.lbf) 
Solenoid lock plate x Transmission valve body assembly 6.4 N.m (  65 kgf/cm,    57 in.lbf) 
Solenoid (SC2) valve x Transmission valve body assembly 6.4 N.m (  65 kgf/cm,    57 in.lbf) 
Solenoid (SC1) valve x Transmission valve body assembly 6.4 N.m (  65 kgf/cm,    57 in.lbf) 
Transmission valve body assembly x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 11 N.m (  112 kgf/cm,  8 ft.lbf)   
Detent spring x Transmission valve body assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Lock plate x Transmission valve body assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Valve body oil strainer assembly x Transmission valve body assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 7.4 N.m (  75 kgf/cm,    65 in.lbf) 
VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY (FOR 2GR-FSE)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf in.lbf
Drain plug x Automatic transmission assembly 20 N.m (  204 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf)   
Oil pressure switch x Transmission valve body assembly 4.5 N.m (  46 kgf/cm,    40 in.lbf) 
Shift solenoid valve (SR) x Transmission valve body assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Solenoid lock plate x Transmission valve body assembly 6.4 N.m (  65 kgf/cm,    57 in.lbf) 
Shift solenoid valve (SL) x Transmission valve body assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Solenoid lock plate x Transmission valve body assembly 6.4 N.m (  65 kgf/cm,    57 in.lbf) 
Transmission valve body assembly x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 11 N.m (  112 kgf/cm,  8 ft.lbf)   
Detent spring x Transmission valve body assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Lock plate x Transmission valve body assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Valve body oil strainer assembly x Transmission valve body assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 7.4 N.m (  75 kgf/cm,    65 in.lbf) 
No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket sub-assembly x Automatic transmission assembly Bolt (A) 43 N.m (  438 kgf/cm,  32 ft.lbf)   
Bolt (B) 39 N.m (  398 kgf/cm,  29 ft.lbf)   
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf in.lbf
Park/neutral position switch assembly x Automatic transmission assembly 12.8 N.m (  131 kgf/cm,  9 ft.lbf)   
Transmission control shaft lever RH x Manual valve lever shaft 15.7 N.m (  160 kgf/cm,  12 ft.lbf)   
Lock nut and Lock washer x Park/neutral position switch assembly 6.9 N.m (  70 kgf/cm,    61 in.lbf) 
SHIFT LEVER

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf in.lbf
Lever of the transmission floor shift assembly x Floor shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly 12.8 N.m (  131 kgf/cm,  9 ft.lbf)   
Transmission floor shift assembly x Vehicle body 8.3 N.m (  85 kgf/cm,    73 in.lbf) 
SHIFT PADDLE SWITCH

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm in.lbf
Shift paddle switch (transmission shift switch assembly) x Steering wheel assembly 1.7 N.m (  17 kgf/cm,  15 in.lbf) 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL (FOR 8AR-FTS)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf
Lock nut x Automatic transmission flange yoke assembly 135 N.m (  1377 kgf/cm,  100 ft.lbf) 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REAR OIL SEAL (FOR 2GR-FSE)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf
Lock nut x Automatic transmission flange yoke assembly 135 N.m (  1377 kgf/cm,  100 ft.lbf) 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (FOR 8AR-FTS)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf in.lbf
Automatic transmission assembly x Engine assembly Bolt (A)
Bolt Length 70 mm (2.76 in.)		 71 N.m (  724 kgf/cm,  52 ft.lbf)   
Bolt (B)
Bolt Length 50 mm (1.97 in.)		 71 N.m (  724 kgf/cm,  52 ft.lbf)   
Bolt (C)
Bolt Length 43 mm (1.69 in.)		 37 N.m (  377 kgf/cm,  27 ft.lbf)   
Drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt x Torque converter assembly 41 N.m (  418 kgf/cm,  30 ft.lbf)   
No. 1 air tube x No. 1 air hose (Hose clamp) 6.3 N.m (  64 kgf/cm,    56 in.lbf) 
No. 1 air tube x Intercooler assembly (Hose clamp) 6.3 N.m (  64 kgf/cm,    56 in.lbf) 
No. 1 air tube x Engine assembly 21 N.m (  214 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf)   
Wire harness clamp bracket x Automatic transmission assembly 21 N.m (  214 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf)   
Wire harness x Automatic transmission assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf)   
Transmission insulator x Automatic transmission assembly 8.0 N.m (  82 kgf/cm,    71 in.lbf) 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (FOR 2GR-FSE)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf
Rear engine mounting insulator assembly x Automatic transmission assembly 40 N.m (  408 kgf/cm,  30 ft.lbf) 
Automatic transmission assembly x Engine assembly Bolt (A)
Bolt Length 43 mm (1.69 in.)		 37 N.m (  377 kgf/cm,  27 ft.lbf) 
Bolt (B)
Bolt Length 50 mm (1.97 in.)		 71 N.m (  724 kgf/cm,  52 ft.lbf) 
Bolt (C)
Bolt Length 70 mm (2.76 in.)		 71 N.m (  724 kgf/cm,  52 ft.lbf) 
Hose clamp x Automatic transmission assembly 20 N.m (  204 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf) 
Wire harness x Automatic transmission assembly 10 N.m (  102 kgf/cm,  7 ft.lbf) 
No. 2 earth wire x Automatic transmission assembly 13 N.m (  133 kgf/cm,  10 ft.lbf) 
Rear engine mounting member x Vehicle Body 34.7 N.m (  354 kgf/cm,  26 ft.lbf) 
Rear engine mounting member x Rear No. 1 engine mounting insulator 13 N.m (  133 kgf/cm,  10 ft.lbf) 
Shift gear shifting rod sub-assembly x Lever of the transmission floor shift assembly 12.8 N.m (  131 kgf/cm,  9 ft.lbf) 
Drive plate and torque converter assembly setting bolt x Torque converter assembly 41 N.m (  418 kgf/cm,  30 ft.lbf) 
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (FOR 8AR-FTS)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf in.lbf
Lock nut x Automatic transmission flange yoke assembly 135 N.m (  1377 kgf/cm,  100 ft.lbf)   
Oil pump assembly x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 21.1 N.m (  215 kgf/cm,  16 ft.lbf)   
Parking lock pawl bracket x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 18 N.m (  184 kgf/cm,  13 ft.lbf)   
Automatic transmission case plug x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 80 N.m (  816 kgf/cm,  59 ft.lbf)   
Transmission revolution sensor (NT) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 6.8 N.m (  69 kgf/cm,    60 in.lbf) 
Transmission revolution sensor (SP2) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,    48 in.lbf) 
Transmission revolution sensor (NC3) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,    48 in.lbf) 
Valve body wire harness clamp x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,    48 in.lbf) 
Transmission wire x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,    48 in.lbf) 
Automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 7.4 N.m (  75 kgf/cm,    65 in.lbf) 
Drain plug x Automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly 20 N.m (  204 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf)   
Overflow plug x Automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly 20 N.m (  204 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf)   
Transmission oil cooler x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 21 N.m (  214 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf)   
Lock washer and nut x Park/neutral position switch assembly 6.9 N.m (  70 kgf/cm,    61 in.lbf) 
Park/neutral position switch assembly x Automatic transmission assembly 12.8 N.m (  131 kgf/cm,  9 ft.lbf)   
Transmission control shaft lever RH x Park/neutral position switch assembly 15.7 N.m (  160 kgf/cm,  12 ft.lbf)   
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UNIT (FOR 2GR-FSE)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf in.lbf
Lock nut x Automatic transmission flange yoke assembly 135 N.m (  1377 kgf/cm,  100 ft.lbf)   
Oil pump assembly x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 21.1 N.m (  215 kgf/cm,  16 ft.lbf)   
Parking lock pawl bracket x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 18 N.m (  184 kgf/cm,  13 ft.lbf)   
Automatic transmission case plug x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 80 N.m (  816 kgf/cm,  59 ft.lbf)   
Transmission revolution sensor (NT) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 6.8 N.m (  69 kgf/cm,    60 in.lbf) 
Transmission revolution sensor (SP2) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,    48 in.lbf) 
Transmission revolution sensor (NC3) x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,    48 in.lbf) 
Valve body wire harness clamp x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,    48 in.lbf) 
Transmission wire x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 5.4 N.m (  55 kgf/cm,    48 in.lbf) 
Automatic transmission oil pan sub-assembly x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 7.4 N.m (  75 kgf/cm,    65 in.lbf) 
Transmission oil cooler x Automatic transmission case sub-assembly 21 N.m (  214 kgf/cm,  15 ft.lbf)   
Lock washer and nut x Park/neutral position switch assembly 6.9 N.m (  70 kgf/cm,    61 in.lbf) 
Park/neutral position switch assembly x Automatic transmission assembly 12.8 N.m (  131 kgf/cm,  9 ft.lbf)   
Transmission control shaft lever RH x Park/neutral position switch assembly 15.7 N.m (  160 kgf/cm,  12 ft.lbf)   
TCM

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm in.lbf
TCM x Bracket 3.0 N.m (  31 kgf/cm,  27 in.lbf) 
TCM x Engine room ECM box 5.5 N.m (  56 kgf/cm,  49 in.lbf) 
OIL PUMP (FOR 8AR-FTS)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf
Stator shaft assembly x Front oil pump body sub-assembly 10.8 N.m (  110 kgf/cm,  8 ft.lbf) 
Stator shaft piston x Stator shaft assembly 10.8 N.m (  110 kgf/cm,  8 ft.lbf) 
OIL PUMP (FOR 2GR-FSE)

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm ft.lbf
Stator shaft assembly x Front oil pump body sub-assembly 10.8 N.m (  110 kgf/cm,  8 ft.lbf) 
Stator shaft piston x Stator shaft assembly 10.8 N.m (  110 kgf/cm,  8 ft.lbf) 
KICK DOWN SWITCH

Part Tightened N.m kgf/cm in.lbf
Kick down switch assembly x Vehicle Body 5.5 N.m (  56 kgf/cm,  49 in.lbf) 
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