Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Toyota Tundra Access Cab SR5 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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 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: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
If any one of the connecting rod cap nuts does not meet the torque specification, replace the cap nut.
c. Mark the front of the connecting rod cap nut and bolt with paint.
d. Retighten the connecting rod cap nuts by 90° as shown.
e. Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
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 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: 25 Nm (250 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
If any one of the connecting rod cap nuts does not meet the torque specification, replace the cap nut.
c. Mark the front of the connecting rod cap nut and bolt with paint.
d. Retighten the connecting rod cap nuts by 90° as shown.
e. Check that the painted mark is now at a 90° angle to the front.
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.
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