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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCONNECTING ROD, ENGINE
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Connecting Rod, Engine
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting rod
Standard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.362 mm (0.0143 in.)
Standard oil clearance 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 in.)
Maximum oil clearance 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
CONNECTING ROD CAP
Using a 12 mm socket wrench, uniformly tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Retighten the cap bolts as shown in the illustration 90°
Standard thrust clearance 0.160 to 0.362 mm (0.0063 to 0.0143 in.)
Maximum thrust clearance 0.362 mm (0.0143 in.)
Standard oil clearance 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.0009 to 0.0019 in.)
Maximum oil clearance 0.08 mm (0.0031 in.)
CONNECTING ROD CAP
Using a 12 mm socket wrench, uniformly tighten the 2 bolts.
Torque 25 Nm (255 kgf-cm, 18 ft. lbs.)
Retighten the cap bolts as shown in the illustration 90°
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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.