Toyota 22R, 22RE, 22RTE Torque Specifications Chart | LCE
Dec 30th 2024
Toyota 22R, 22RE, 22RTE Engine Torque Specifications
Factory and LC Engineering torque specifications for the Toyota 20R, 22R, 22RE, and 22RTE engines. Use these values any time you're reassembling one of these engines — for a top-end refresh, a full rebuild, or a targeted repair like a head gasket or timing chain job.
LC Engineering Pro Tip: Use a calibrated torque wrench. A wrench that's off by 15% turns a 62 ft-lb head bolt into a 53 ft-lb or 71 ft-lb bolt — either one can cause head gasket failure over time. If your wrench hasn't been calibrated in the last 12 months, either send it in for calibration or replace it before starting a rebuild.
Rebuilding your 22R, 22RE, or 22RTE? LC Engineering stocks head bolt kits, main and rod bearing kits, complete engine gasket sets, and full rebuild kits for the entire 22R family — the fasteners and gaskets that go with these torque specs.
22R / 22RE / 22RTE Torque Specifications Chart
All values in foot-pounds (ft-lbs), measured on a cold engine.
| Part | Torque (ft-lbs) |
|---|---|
| Mains | 76 |
| Stock Rod Bolts | 46 |
| ARP Rod Bolts | 50 |
| Intake Manifold | 14 |
| Exhaust Manifold | 33 |
| Oil Pan Bolts | 9 |
| Cylinder Head Bolts | 62 |
| Cam Timing Gear | 58 |
| Cam Bearing Bolt | 14 |
| Crankshaft Pulley | 116 |
| Timing Cover — 8mm Bolts | 9 |
| Timing Cover — 10mm Bolts | 29 |
| Flywheel | 80 |
| Pressure Plate Bolts | 14 |
| Cylinder Head Studs (ARP) | 90 (with moly lube) |
Note on cylinder head studs: The 90 ft-lb value is for ARP-style aftermarket head studs and requires moly lubricant on the threads and under the nut. Do not use this value on factory head bolts — factory bolts torque to 62 ft-lbs as listed above.
Questions About Your Build?
Our technical team has been building 22R-family engines for over 40 years. If you need help sourcing parts or verifying a specification for your specific application, call our tech line at (928) 505-2501 or email support@lcengineering.com.