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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINESYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCAMSHAFT BEARING TORQUE AND SEQUENCE
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Camshaft Bearing Torque and Sequence
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Camshaft Bearing Torque and Sequence
INSTALL CAMSHAFT
a. Tighten camshaft bearing cap No. 1 and No. 3 as the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque:
Bearing cap No. 1 30 Nm (301 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
Bearing cap No. 3 9 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.)
NOTICE:
- Tighten the bolts after deciding the position for the thrust direction of the camshaft by bearing cap No. 1.
- Install the camshaft with its timing mark of camshaft timing gear on top.
INSTALL NO. 2 CAMSHAFT
a. Tighten camshaft bearing cap No. 2 and No. 3 as the sequence shown in the illustration.
Torque:
Bearing cap No. 2 30 Nm (301 kgf-cm, 22 ft. lbs.)
Bearing cap No. 3 9 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.)
NOTICE:
- Tighten the bolts after deciding the position for the thrust direction of the camshaft by bearing cap No. 2.
- Install the camshaft with its timing mark of camshaft timing gear on top.
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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.