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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2000TACOMA REGULAR CAB 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINETORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2000 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE)
Torque Specifications
2000 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE)SECTION Torque Specifications
INSTALL CONNECTING ROD CAP NUTS
HINT:
- The connecting rod cap nuts are tightened in 2 progressive steps (steps (b) and (d)).
- If any connecting rod bolt is broken or deformed, replace it.
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the nuts of the connecting rod cap.
b. Install and alternately tighten the nuts of the connecting rod cap in several passes.
Torque: 45 Nm (460 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
If any one of the connecting rod cap nuts does not meet the torque specification, replace the connecting rod bolt and cap nut as a set.
c. Mark the front of the connecting rod cap nut and bolt with paint.
d. Retighten the connecting rod cap nuts 90°.
e. Check that the painted mark on the nut is at a 90° angle in relation to the mark on the bolt.
f. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
g. Check the connecting rod thrust clearance.
HINT:
- The connecting rod cap nuts are tightened in 2 progressive steps (steps (b) and (d)).
- If any connecting rod bolt is broken or deformed, replace it.
a. Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads and under the nuts of the connecting rod cap.
b. Install and alternately tighten the nuts of the connecting rod cap in several passes.
Torque: 45 Nm (460 kgf-cm, 33 ft. lbs.)
If any one of the connecting rod cap nuts does not meet the torque specification, replace the connecting rod bolt and cap nut as a set.
c. Mark the front of the connecting rod cap nut and bolt with paint.
d. Retighten the connecting rod cap nuts 90°.
e. Check that the painted mark on the nut is at a 90° angle in relation to the mark on the bolt.
f. Check that the crankshaft turns smoothly.
g. Check the connecting rod thrust clearance.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.