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2001-2012 Toyota Prius Torque Specs | Engine, Brakes & More

Torque specs for the 2001-2012 Toyota Prius
2001 – 2012 Toyota Prius Torque Specifications

On this page are all of the torque specifications you need for a 2001 Toyota Prius – 2012 Toyota Prius.

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Brakes Torque Specs

  • Caliper Mounting Bolts (Caliper Pin Bolts):
    • Front Caliper: 25 ft. lbs.
    • Rear Caliper: 25 ft. lbs.
  • Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts (Caliper Frame Bolts)
    • Front:
      • 2001 – 2009 models: 80 ft. lbs.
      • 2010 – 2012 models: 101 ft. lbs.
    • Rear: 42 ft. lbs.

Engine (four-cylinder) Torque Specs

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Popular Torque Specs

Oil Drain Plug: 28 ft. lbs.
Oil Filter: Hand Tight
Spark Plugs: 156 inch pounds
Drivebelt Tensioner Nut: 30 ft. lbs.
Transaxle check/fill Drain Plug (including coolant drain plug): 29 ft. lbs.
Wheel Lug Nuts: 76 ft. lbs.

Camshaft

  • Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models:
      • Journal No. 1: 17 ft. lbs.
      • All others: 110 inch pounds
    • 2010 – 2012 models:
      • Bearing cap-to-cylinder head bolts: 20 ft. lbs.
      • Bearing cap-to-camshaft housing bolts: 144 inch pounds
      • Camshaft housing-to-cylinder head bolts: 20 ft. lbs.
  • Camshaft Sprocket/Timing Gear Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 47 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 40 ft. lbs.

Crankshaft

  • Crankshaft Pulley/Vibration Damper Bolt:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 95 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 140 ft. lbs.

Cylinder Head

  • Cylinder Head Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models:
      • Step 1: 21 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
      • Step 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
    • 2010 – 2012 models:
      • Step 1: 36 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
      • Step 3: Tighten an additional 45 degrees

Drivebelt

  • Drivebelt Tensioner Bolts (2001 – 2009): 30 ft. lbs.

Engine Mount

  • Engine Mount Bolts: 44 ft. lbs.
  • Engine Mount Bracket-to-Timing Chain Cover Bolts (2001 – 2009 models): 35 ft. lbs.

Exhaust

  • Exhaust Manifold Fasteners:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 20 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 15 ft. lbs.
  • Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 71 inch pounds
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 108 inch pounds
  • Exhaust Pipe-to-Manifold Bolts: 32 ft. lbs.

Flywheel/Driveplate

  • Damper-to-Flywheel Bolts:
    • 2001 -2009 models: 15 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 22 ft. lbs.
  • Driveplate/Flywheel Bolts (use locking compound on threads):
    • 2001 – 2002 models
      • Step 1: 62 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
    • 2003 – 2009 models
      • Step 1: 36 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees

Fuel

  • Fuel Rail Mounting Bolts: 168 inch pounds (~14 ft. lbs.)
  • Throttle Body Mounting Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 15 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 84 inch pounds

Hybrid Systems

  • Inverter/Converter Assembly Mounting Bolts:
    • 2001 -2003 THS models: 15 ft. lbs.
    • 2004 and later THS-II models: 16 ft. lbs.

Intake

  • Intake Manifold Fasteners:
    • 2001 -2009 models: 15 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 21 ft. lbs.
  • Intake Manifold Mounting Bolts: 22 ft. lbs.

Oil

  • Oil Pump Cover Bolts: 78 inch pounds
  • Oil Pump Cover Screws (2001 – 2009 models): 88 inch pounds
  • Oil Pump Mounting Bolts (2010 – 2012 models): 16 ft. lbs.
  • Oil Pump Relief Spring Plug (2010 – 2012 models): 37 ft. lbs.
  • Oil Pump Pick-Up Bolts: 80 inch pounds
  • Oil Pan (Bedplate) Bolts:
    • 2001 -2009 models: 18 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: ~7 ft. lbs. (84 inch-pounds)
  • Oil Pan (Lower)-to-Bedplate Bolts:
    • 2001 -2009 models: ~7 ft. lbs. (80 inch pounds)
    • 2010 – 2012 models: ~7 ft. lbs. (84 inch-pounds)
  • Oil Pan (Upper) Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models:
      • Step 1: 18 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
    • 2010 – 2012 models:
      • Step 1: 16 ft. lbs.
      • Step 2: Tighten an additional 90 degrees
  • Oil Pump Chain Tensioner Pivot Arm Bolt (2010 – 2012 models): ~7 ft. lbs. (84 inch-pounds)

Thermostat

  • Thermostat Housing Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 96 inch pounds
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 84 inch pounds

Timing Chain

  • Timing Chain Guide Bolts (Stationary) (2001 -2009 models): ~7 ft. lbs. (80 inch-pounds)
  • Timing Chain Guide Bolts: 15 ft. lbs.
  • Timing Chain Tensioner Pivot Arm Bolt: ~7 ft. lbs. (80 inch-pounds)
  • Timing Chain Cover Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models:
      • 10 mm Bolt: ~8 ft. lbs. (96 inch-pounds)
      • 12 mm Bolt: 18 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models:
      • Small: ~7 ft. lbs. (84 inch-pounds)
      • Medium: 19 ft. lbs.
      • Large: 38 ft. lbs.
  • Timing Chain Tensioner Fasteners:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 168 inch-pounds
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 108 inch pounds
  • Timing Chain Vibration Dampener Bolts: ~7 ft. lbs. (84 inch-pounds)

Transaxle

  • Transaxle Input Damper Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2003 models: 144 inch pounds (~12 ft. lbs.)
    • 2004 and later models: 15 ft. lbs.
  • Transaxle-to-Engine Bolts: 24 ft. lbs.

Valve cover

  • Valve Cover Fasteners: ~7 ft. lbs. (84 inch-pounds)

Water pump

  • Water Pump Bolts:
    • 2001 -2009 models: 96 inch pounds
    • 2010 – 2012 models:
      • Short Bolts: 15 ft. lbs.
      • Long Bolts: 19 ft. lbs.

Suspension Torque Specs – Front

  • Balljoint:
    • Balljoint-to-Control Arm Nuts and Bolt:
      • 2001 – 2003 models: 105 ft. lbs.
      • 2004 – 2012 models: 66 ft. lbs.
    • Balljoint-to-Steering Knuckle Nut:
      • 2001 – 2003 models: 76 ft. lbs.
      • 2005 – 2012 models: 52 ft. lbs.
  • Control Arm-to-Crossmember Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 101 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 172 ft. lbs.
  • Hub Assembly Bolts:
    • 2004 – 2009 models: 41 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 30 ft. lbs.
  • Stabilizer Bar:
    • Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts: 55 ft. lbs.
    • Bracket-to-Crossmember Bolts:
      • 2001 – 2009 models: 168 inch pounds (~14 ft. lbs.)
      • 2010 – 2012 models: 64 ft. lbs.
  • Struts:
    • Damper Shaft Nut: 35 ft. lbs.
    • Strut Upper Mounting Nuts:
      • 2001 – 2009 models: 29 ft. lbs.
      • 2010 – 2012 models: 37 ft. lbs.
    • Strut-to-Steering Knuckle Bolts/Nuts:
      • 2001 – 2009 models: 113 ft. lbs.
      • 2010 – 2012 models: 177 ft. lbs.
  • Subframe Crossmember Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models:
      • Front Bolts: 83 ft. lbs.
      • Rear Bolts: 116 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 172 ft. lbs.
  • Torque Rod Bolt/Nut:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 83 ft. lbs.
  • Rear Axle Beam Pivot Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2009 models: 63 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 100 ft. lbs.
    • Rear Bolts: 116 ft. lbs.

Suspension Torque Specs – Rear

  • Hub and Bearing Assembly-to-Rear Axle Carrier Bolts:
    • 2001 – 2003 models: 38 ft. lbs.
    • 2004 – 2009 models: 45 ft. lbs.
    • 2010 – 2012 models: 66 ft. lbs.
  • Shock Absorber:
    • Lower Mounting Nut:
      • 2001 – 2009 models: 59 ft. lbs.
      • 2010 – 2012 models: 66 ft. lbs.
    • Upper Mounting Nuts/Bolts:
      • 2001 – 2009 models: 59 ft. lbs.
      • 2010 – 2012 models: 18 ft. lbs.
    • Damper Shaft Nut:
      • 2001 – 2009 models: 41 ft. lbs.
  • Stabilizer Bar:
    • Stabilizer Bar-to-Axle Bolts:
      • 2001 – 2009 models: 110 ft. lbs.
  • Steering:
    • Airbag Module Torx Screws: 78 inch pounds
    • Steering Gear-to-Crossmember Bolts:
      • 2001 – 2003 models: 61 ft. lbs.
      • 2004 – 2009 models: 43 ft. lbs.
      • 2010 – 2012 models: 102 ft. lbs.
    • Steering Wheel Nut: 37 ft. lbs.
    • Tie-rod End-to-Steering Knuckle Nut: 36 ft. lbs.
    • U-Joint-to-Pinion Shaft Pinch Bolt: 26 ft. lbs.

Wheels – Torque Specs

  • Lug Nuts: 76 ft. lbs.