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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYCRANKSHAFT MAIN BEARING
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Crankshaft Main Bearing
2007 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Crankshaft Main Bearing
MAIN BEARING
Cylinder block main journal bore diameter (Reference)
Mark 0 59.000 to 59.002 mm (2.32283 to 2.32291 in.)
Mark 1 59.003 to 59.004 mm (2.32294 to 2.32299 in.)
Mark 2 59.005 to 59.006 mm (2.32303 to 2.32307 in.)
Mark 3 59.007 to 59.009 mm (2.32311 to 2.32318 in.)
Mark 4 59.009 to 59.011 mm (2.32322 to 2.32326 in.)
Mark 5 59.012 to 59.013 mm (2.32330 to 2.32334 in.)
Mark 6 59.014 to 59.016 mm (2.32338 to 2.32346 in.)
Main journal diameter 54.988 to 55.000 mm (2.1648 to 2.1654 in.)
Main journal diameter (Reference)
Mark 0 54.999 to 55.000 mm (2.16531 to 2.16535 in.)
Mark 1 54.997 to 54.998 mm (2.16523 to 2.16527 in.)
Mark 2 54.995 to 54.996 mm (2.16515 to 2.16519 in.)
Mark 3 54.993 to 54.994 mm (2.16507 to 2.16511 in.)
Mark 4 54.991 to 54.992 mm (2.16500 to 2.16504 in.)
Mark 5 54.989 to 54.990 mm (2.16489 to 2.16496 in.)
Standard main bearing center wall thickness (Reference)
Mark 1 1.993 to 1.996 mm (0.07846 to 0.07858 in.)
Mark 2 1.997 to 1.999 mm (0.07862 to 0.07870 in.)
Mark 3 2.000 to 2.002 mm (0.07874 to 0.07882 in.)
Mark 4 2.003 to 2.005 mm (0.07886 to 0.07894 in.)
Maximum circle runout 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.)
Standard main journal oil clearance 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.00094 to 0.00189 in.)
Maximum main journal taper and out-of-round 0.003 mm (0.0001 in.)
MAIN BEARING CAP

Install and uniformly tighten 10 main bearing cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)

Mark the front side of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the sequence shown.
Cylinder block main journal bore diameter (Reference)
Mark 0 59.000 to 59.002 mm (2.32283 to 2.32291 in.)
Mark 1 59.003 to 59.004 mm (2.32294 to 2.32299 in.)
Mark 2 59.005 to 59.006 mm (2.32303 to 2.32307 in.)
Mark 3 59.007 to 59.009 mm (2.32311 to 2.32318 in.)
Mark 4 59.009 to 59.011 mm (2.32322 to 2.32326 in.)
Mark 5 59.012 to 59.013 mm (2.32330 to 2.32334 in.)
Mark 6 59.014 to 59.016 mm (2.32338 to 2.32346 in.)
Main journal diameter 54.988 to 55.000 mm (2.1648 to 2.1654 in.)
Main journal diameter (Reference)
Mark 0 54.999 to 55.000 mm (2.16531 to 2.16535 in.)
Mark 1 54.997 to 54.998 mm (2.16523 to 2.16527 in.)
Mark 2 54.995 to 54.996 mm (2.16515 to 2.16519 in.)
Mark 3 54.993 to 54.994 mm (2.16507 to 2.16511 in.)
Mark 4 54.991 to 54.992 mm (2.16500 to 2.16504 in.)
Mark 5 54.989 to 54.990 mm (2.16489 to 2.16496 in.)
Standard main bearing center wall thickness (Reference)
Mark 1 1.993 to 1.996 mm (0.07846 to 0.07858 in.)
Mark 2 1.997 to 1.999 mm (0.07862 to 0.07870 in.)
Mark 3 2.000 to 2.002 mm (0.07874 to 0.07882 in.)
Mark 4 2.003 to 2.005 mm (0.07886 to 0.07894 in.)
Maximum circle runout 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.)
Standard main journal oil clearance 0.024 to 0.048 mm (0.00094 to 0.00189 in.)
Maximum main journal taper and out-of-round 0.003 mm (0.0001 in.)
MAIN BEARING CAP
Install and uniformly tighten 10 main bearing cap bolts in several passes, in the sequence shown.
Torque: 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.)
Mark the front side of the bearing cap bolts with paint.
Retighten the bearing cap bolts 90° in the sequence shown.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.