Toyota1998–2008Technical specifications

Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 4.2-litre diesel (engine code 1HD-FTE). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (1HD-FTE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Toyota
Model: Landcruiser Amazon
Years: 1998–2008
Fuel: Diesel
Engine code: 1HD-FTE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 148 kW (201 hp)
Engine size: 4,164 cc
Cylinders: 6 · OHC
Compression ratio: 18.8:1

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 11.4 litres

All 107 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	6/OHC
Capacity cc	4164
Compression ratio :1	18,8

Injection system

Fuel/injection pump assembly Make	Denso
Fuel/injection pump assembly Type	VE
Pump type	Rotary
Injector nozzle Make	Denso
Nozzle opening pressure - new/used bar	1)180 2)350
Back leak (pressure loss) bar/secs	10-20/10

Injection sequence

The injection sequence for the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) is 1-4-2-6-3-5.

Injection sequence	1-4-2-6-3-5

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) are 0,17-0,23 mm inlet and 0,47-0,53 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,17-0,23 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,47-0,53 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) takes 11.4 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.7 litres. The specified oil is SAE 75W-90, with classification GL-5.

Transfer box

See the reference table for the complete transfer box entries and their conditions.

Coolant

See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	-29°C➞10°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B1, B3
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B1, B3
Ambient temperature range	-12°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	15W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2, B3
Ambient temperature range	-7°C➞38°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	CF/B2, B3
Engine with filter(s) litres	11.4
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-90
Manual transmission oil classification	GL-5
Manual transmission litres	2.7
Automatic transmission fluid Type	—
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres	—
View more information	—
If 'D' shift indicator flashes, switch ignition OFF. Allow ATF to cool, then repeat above procedure.
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres	—
Dry fill capacity
Differential oil grade - front SAE	80W-90
Differential front/AT litres	2,8 IFS=1,6
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	80W-90
Differential rear litres	3.2
Transfer box oil grade SAE	75W-90
Transfer box litres	1.5-1.6
Cooling system - total capacity litres	13.3
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II
Power steering fluid litres	0.8

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 30 mm (ventilated) front and 16 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	30 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	16 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	231 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc runout Front	0,07 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	1 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	4-6

Service & electrical

Tuning and emissions

Adjusting method Engine/Pump	Pointer/Pointer
Idle speed rpm	600±50
Rated no load speed rpm	4300-4500
Oil temperature °C	80
Idle speed - for smoke test rpm	550-650
Governed speed range - for smoke test rpm	4300-4400
Maximum time at governed speed secs	1,0
Test mode A/B	B
Probe type 1/2	1
Conditioning Accelerations/rpm	3
Smoke opacity - EU limit m-1 (%)	3,00 (73)
Smoke opacity - homologation value m-1 (%)	2,50 (66)

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12,0/190 (110)
Alternator output A/V/rpm	80/12/2000

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	25,0-35,0
Turbo boost pressure bar/rpm	0,50-0,70/4300
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,5-6,1/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,90-1,20
Thermostat opens °C	76

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) are tightened in 3 stages: 69 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

Cylinder head
Tighten	69 Nm
Tighten	90°
Tighten	90°

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	103 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	90°
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	37 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	90°
Sump bolts	16 Nm
Sump drain bolt	34 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	127 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	38 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	430 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	98 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	25 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	8 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	20 Nm
Injector/clamp	25 Nm
Injector pipe unions	25 Nm
Injector nozzle to holder	30 Nm
Fuel/injection pump sprocket/gear	137 Nm
Fuel/injection pump flange	20 Nm
Fuel/injection pump mounting	39 Nm
Glow plugs	13 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Steering track rod end	90 Nm
Brake disc to hub Front	74 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	123 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Rear	26 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear	103 Nm
ABS sensor Front	8 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	8 Nm
Road wheels	209 Nm Alu=131 Nm

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors	2
Air conditioning restrictor type	Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling	Yes
Compressor variable displacement solenoid	No
Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	—
Air conditioning oil group	PAG
Air conditioning oil Type	Dens Oil 8
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³	—
Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO	46

Frequently asked questions

What is the injection sequence of the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo?

The injection sequence for the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) is 1-4-2-6-3-5.

How much oil does the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo take?

The Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) takes 11.4 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo?

Valve clearances for the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) are 0,17-0,23 mm inlet and 0,47-0,53 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo?

The cylinder head bolts on the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) are tightened in 3 stages: 69 Nm, then 90°, then a final 90°.

What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo?

Brake discs on the Toyota Landcruiser Amazon 4.2 Turbo (1998–2008) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 30 mm (ventilated) front and 16 mm rear.