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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSPECIFICATIONSCYLINDER BLOCK
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Cylinder Block
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Cylinder Block
Cylinder Block
Surface Warpage
Maximum 0.05 mm
Cylinder Bore Diameter
Standard 88.500-88.513 mm
Maximum 88.513 mm
Cylinder to Piston Clearance
Standard 0.051-0.074 mm
Maximum 0.1 mm
Crankshaft
Main Journal Diameter
Standard 54.988-55.000 mm
Taper & Out of Round
Maximum 0.003 mm
Crankshaft Pin Diameter
Standard 47.990-48.000 mm
Taper & Out of Round
Maximum 0.003 mm
Main Bearing
Oil Clearance
Standard 0.017-0.040 mm
Maximum 0.07 mm
Thickness
Diameters:
Diameters
Use:
Use Bearing
Main Bearing Cap
Tightening Torque
First Pass 30 Nm
Second Pass 40 Nm
Third Pass 90 Degrees
Sequence
Removal:
Removal
Installation:
Installation
Connecting Rod
Bushing Inside Diameter
Standard 22.011-22.014 mm
Piston Pin Diameter
Standard 21.997-22.006 mm
Piston Pin Dia. to Piston Pin Hole Dia.
Standard 0.001-0.007 mm
Maximum 0.010 mm
Piston Pin Dia. to Bushing I.D.
Standard 0.005-0.0011 mm
Maximum 0.010 mm
Out of Alignment
Maximum 0.05 mm
Twist
Maximum 0.15 mm
Bearing Oil Clearance
Standard 0.024-0.048 mm
Maximum 0.08 mm
Bearing Center Wall Thickness
Pistons
Diameter 88.439-88.449 mm
Ring Groove Clearance 0.030-0.070 mm
Ring End Gap
Standard (No.1) 0.22-0.32 mm
Maximum (No.1) 0.89 mm
Standard (No.2) 0.50-0.60 mm
Maximum (No.2) 1.35 mm
Standard (Oil) 0.10-0.35 mm
Maximum (Oil) 0.73 mm
Crankshaft Pulley
Tightening Torque 170 Nm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.