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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD BEARING
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Connecting Rod Bearing
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod Bearing
Connecting rod
Specified thrust clearance 0.15 to 0.35 mm (0.0059 to 0.0138 in.)
Connecting rod thickness 20.80 to 20.85 mm (0.8189 to 0.8209 in.)
Specified connecting rod oil clearance 0.038 to 0.080 mm (0.0015 to 0.0031 in.)
Connecting rod bearing center wall thickness
Mark 1 1.484 to 1.486 mm (0.0584 to 0.0585 in.)
Mark 2 1.487 to 1.489 mm (0.0585 to 0.0586 in.)
Mark 3 1.490 to 1.492 mm (0.0587 to 0.0587 in.)
Mark 4 1.493 to 1.495 mm (0.0588 to 0.0588 in.)
Specified thrust clearance 0.15 to 0.35 mm (0.0059 to 0.0138 in.)
Connecting rod thickness 20.80 to 20.85 mm (0.8189 to 0.8209 in.)
Specified connecting rod oil clearance 0.038 to 0.080 mm (0.0015 to 0.0031 in.)
Connecting rod bearing center wall thickness
Mark 1 1.484 to 1.486 mm (0.0584 to 0.0585 in.)
Mark 2 1.487 to 1.489 mm (0.0585 to 0.0586 in.)
Mark 3 1.490 to 1.492 mm (0.0587 to 0.0587 in.)
Mark 4 1.493 to 1.495 mm (0.0588 to 0.0588 in.)
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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.